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For International Workers Day, also known as May Day, nearly 100 people participated in the General Strike by attending a rally at the Indiana Statehouse. On this historic day, workers worldwide take to the streets to demonstrate their strength when they act in solidarity. This particular May 1, commemorates the 140th anniversary of the workers in Chicago who fought for and won the 8-hour workday, and the 20th anniversary of workers nationwide who held a general strike for “A Day Without Immigrants”, in opposition to a host of anti-immigrant and anti-working class proposed laws, in particular the Sensenbrener Bill. The demonstration was organized by Indivisible ( @indy.resistance ), Cosecha ( @cosecha_indiana ), About Face ( @vetsaboutface ) , and member-groups of the Indy Liberation Center ( @IndyLiberationCenter ) . The demands included “ICE Out” and “Permanent Protection for All.” Organizer Jay Grillo ( @Jay_Grillo ), representing ANSWER Indiana ( @answerindiana ) , spoke on the connection between imperialist wars abroad and ICE terror at home. #MayDayIndy2026 #ANSWERCoalition #abolishice

This week is a guest I have enjoyed watching from a far for a while. Jay Grillo is a marketer, an artist, and an organizer and someone I share a common thread with. Jay and I sat down at the Indy Liberation Center (@indyliberationcenter ) to talk about their life as a storyteller, reconnecting with a heritage they once had sparse connections to, and how being annoying is a powerful way to create connections and to organize community. I am thankful for Jay taking the time to talk with me, I think we had a great talk. I hope you enjoy this episode and as always see you for the next one. #thirdspace #podcast #liberation #community #organizing

Come see my artwork January 11th from 1pm - 3pm !!! Grounded in my documentary and archival practice, “Herencia de Identidad” (Inheritance of Identity) explores memory through media using analog technology. Every component, from the electronics to the childhood keepsakes, comes from objects i’ve preserved and installed together to invite viewers into a time-bound space. This piece is part of “De Aquí Y De Allá” (from here and from there) which features works by artists of the 2025 cohort of the Latino Artist Mentorship Program (LAMP). Each artist explores what it means to be a product of two cultures, rejecting the Latino trope known as “Ni de aquí, ni de allá,” (not belonging here or there). Each artist interprets this theme via a distinct cultural lens that embodies the diversity of Latinismo. “Herencia de Identidad” approaches “De Aquí y De Allá” through the relationship between past and present. The installation reimagines and honors the inheritances that carry identity through time. The Group show features a wide variety of artistic mediums and stories and is open until January 31 at the Eiteljorg Museum of Western and Indian Arts here in Indy. The Latino Artist Mentorship Program is a collaborative program by @artemexicanoenindiana and @danieldelrealcreative . The LAMP program is made possible with support from: Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Glick Philanthropies, @pulliamtrust , @eiteljorgmuseum , and the @artscouncilindy . Also check out the website in which I had the opportunity to make :) #DeAquíYDeAllá #LAMPIndiana #JayGrillo #eiteljorgmuseum #indianapolisartist

As I return from my visit to the foothills of California, I found myself admiring the place my dad has called home for the past year. After a few decades in the Midwest, his long-awaited return to California has transitioned him into a dream home that I think will be his forever home. I sought to capture the admiration and pride I feel toward the hard work he has put into this new place with this video postcard. From handmade woodwork and masonry to carved trails and land stewardship, he has made his corner of Cali a place to quite literally write home about During this particular trip, I had the privilege to go on this visit with my brother (featured at the end by the pond) as part our dad’s Christmas gift to us from the previous year. This trip was like any other time we’ve spent together. Playing games and spending time outdoors in a farther-off place apart from the typical suburban sprawl or cityscape we are used to. While this trip was no different, we didn’t have to go far this time; the outdoors were at the doorstep. You can read the full reflection on my subsack publication ‘Jay Rad Cave’ (titled after the location in this video) which can be found in my bio! #videopostcard #california #centralcalifornia #thefoothills #naturevideography

A year ago I started dancing folklórico, something I’d wanted to do for ages. At first, only my mom knew, as I wanted to surprise my grandma, who had always encouraged me to embrace our family’s traditions Now today, on the last night of Día de Muertos, I reflect on the fact that I got to perform in the @eiteljorgmuseum Dia De Muertos festival that I’ve watched countless times. My mom and grandma got to see me dance for the first time and I surprised them with photos of my great-grandmothers, honoring the women on both sides of my family who shaped who I am This was also my first performance with @grupo_folclorico_macehuani it’s been such a joy to learn and train with them the last few months. I wouldn’t have been with them if it wasn’t for my first choreographer and now friend @xxeveelyynn who I can’t thank enough for making this experience possible. Shoutout the region of Michoacán that we danced lol I’m beyond grateful to my friend @chriscourtney317 for capturing these memories through the series of photos in my performance fits. And thank you to the friends who showed up to support me last week too. Especially @kalboy96 who took the performance photos. The last photos feature jewelry and jersey from last year’s celebration, which could only be made possible by people like @eddiecalaca of @artemexicanoenindiana and various partners and people involved. I can officially call myself a dancer! Proud to do dance on behalf of my family and my community. #folklorico #diademuertos

I once again make a sappy goodbye to my favorite time of year. Goodbye spring & summer 2024, thank you to every single person in the video, i’m happy to have spent my favorite seasons with my favorite people (and many more that didn’t make it) #summer2024 #spring2024

Pride 2024 #pride2024 #indypride @indypride

Today marks 5 years since I started my media career with my business @couriercreativeco ! I am celebrating by reflecting on all of the ways i’ve succeeded and failed along the way. I could not have done any of this at all without the help of other people or the opportunities i’ve been afforded. It’s been a really rough and rewarding half a decade and I did not know if I would make it at all, but I’m proud of all i’ve been taught I want to spend the next 5 years focusing on all the unfinished projects and half started ideas. There is no better time to start than now! My values from the beginning have not changed, I am here to create projects that send a message! Here’s to 5 more years Special shoutout to @ketaurheart & @hydrolensproductions for helping me take some of these pics the other day at @jmikaelstudios ! A great way to test my new camera and keep my editing skills fresh :) #couriercreative #sendingamessage #videographer #photographer #graphicdesigner

Jay Day 2024!!! Celebrated this wonderful birthday by inviting so many of my favorite people to play games, meet someone new, and lose in trivia! Thank you to all who made it and participated, thank you to all those who sent some truly phenomenal birthday messages, and thank you to everyone who helped with this event! It’s a joy of mine to bring people together, especially considering how long i’ve wanted to throw a party like this! So having all these amazing people around me made me feel so loved & grateful & full of life. Thank you to everyone!!! Special thanks to @chriscourtney317 for the amazing photography, and for @acup.of.chai for lending us their super cool space!!! Everyone pictured in the last photo from left to right and back to front. (Insta won’t let me all 30+ of y’all) @tenbracy @aubrey__tracy @kirstenshriver @ameliabuonato @terr0n.antonio @sariajraine @izakorono @watermelaina @katiebrrr @thinkthinkpanic @its_ceci_ @cowcavities @lyssstaples @reganreganreganreg @carlypeterson @rachaelrsnider @laurenglotz @sophiadiricos @ihopeicango @bvrg____ @eli.morey.7 @kalboy96 @localdiddybop @clay.raaay @grvcedayton @ketaurheart @ellibob (not pictured) @skyskycycycycy @harmanxaur P.S. i’m gonna have another one of these gameshow things in the future so stay tuned :) #thegoodcleanfunshow #jayday2024 #jayday

Summer 2023. It’s my favorite season, so thank you to those who made it special. I wish I could tag everyone

#hispanicheritagemonth #latine

Happy Birthday Brother!!! I love you and am proud of you and you are the funniest person I know @jacob_grillo