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Obatala Dance Group tries to stay connected to their African roots and bring awareness. All the dances are from Africa’s northwest region that’s where the slaves that came to their town came from.
“We keep dancing because we want people to know our culture.”
In 1829 Vicente Guerrero became Mexico’s second president and Mexico's first black president. He faced many struggles as he wasn’t proficient when it came to political administration, he was better off when it came to military command. Being a product of the miscegenation that happened all over Mexico and being against the oppression of people Vicente Guerrero never stopped fighting for the rights of all. Despite the struggles he faced, Vicente Guerrero stayed true to his words “La Patria Primero” and in September 16th, 1829 he abolished slavery and emancipation of all slaves.
Vicente Guerrero was one of the most important and influential figures in Mexico, defending his country and fighting with valor. In honor of Guerrero and his many great accomplishments, Mexico has named many Schools, Hospitals streets after him.
African Traditions
Staying connected to their African roots to not only pass down their traditions but to bring more awareness.
From their first census in 1895 up until 2015 Afro-Mexicans never had the option to identify themselves as “Afro-Mexicans” or “Black.” As of the 2015 census Mexicans now have the option to identify themselves and claim their African descent. That’s 1.38 million citizens that now can claim their African descent. There is a great push happening for the census in 2020 to include “Black.” Even with such change Afro-Mexicans still go “invisible.”
El Senor del Pueblo.
One of the important factors that made Guerrero a hero was that Guerrero had a good relationship with people of lower economic class and the most oppressed which helped Guerrero recruit many Mexicans into the war. He brought hope to the people. He gave them confidence in themselves to fight for what they deserved. To fight for what was theirs. This allowed Guerrero to build a strong army and have the support of the people.
Soon after many battles, victories, and some losses, Mexico won its independence from Spain. With victories, Vicente Guerrero brought to Mexico he stayed true the whole way, and not once did he take it upon himself to say it was all because of him. Instead, he said, “It wasn’t me, but the people who fought and triumphed”(Cope). Upon their independence, Mexico was governed by a committee before the election of their first president. One of the three members on this committee was none other than Vicente Guerrero. While serving on this committee Guerrero called for public education and programs to help and protect people of lower socioeconomic status. Yet another proof that Guerrero was for the people.
