S3 Episode 7: Showcasing Life in the Day of the Dead with Consuelo G. Flores

If you’re from or have ever visited Southern California, there’s a chance you may have seen Consuelo Flores’ incredible work in museums, galleries, cultural centres, businesses, and more. A leading Los Angeles Culture Bearer and Self-Help Graphics’ 2017 Legacy Artist, Consuelo is widely known for her extensive work in Chicano art and culture, particularly for her Day of the Dead installations and altars. From curating multiple arts exhibitions and cultural tours for the Los Angeles Metro Transit Authority, to being interviewed by scholars from Rutgers University and Fordham University, to being interviewed by several media outlines such as Good Morning America and National Public Radio, Consuelo has been recognised for showcasing her Mexican heritage in a beautiful, uplifting light. Having held executive positions in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Departments of the Writers Guild of America, West, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television Radio Artists, Consuelo is dedicated towards encouraging equity in hiring and authentic representation of disenfranchised talent in entertainment. In this episode, Consuelo talks about her upbringing, the importance of uplifting women and ethnic minorities, and her Day of the Dead work.   If you want to learn more about Consuelo and her incredible work, check out the following below:   IG: https://www.instagram.com/consuelog.flores/ FB:https://www.facebook.com/consuelo.flores.9406 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/consuelo-g-flores-3219014/