Sara Alvarado

Repair Over Perfection: Madison Art Workshop (March 15)

Madison friends (and anyone who might want an excuse to visit)… In-person - Sunday, March 15:Unlearning Perfect: An Art Practice for Justice, Solidarity, and Being Human Join Artist Rebecca Lane and me for an interactive workshop focused on the real work of being in multiracial relationships and community, where mistakes are inevitable (I know, it sucks, but it's real). Together, we’ll explore how perfectionism - rooted in white supremacy culture - shows up in our bodies, stories, and...

5 days ago • 1 min read

The speech I gave at my mom’s funeral

Today is my mom's birthday. I want to share the speech I gave at her funeral. Love was her language, and she spoke it fluently to everyone she met. People felt it immediately when they were in her presence, even strangers. She was loving and kind, compassionate and generous. I could tell you about all the wonders of my mom, but today, I want to share what I think she wanted you all to know. I want to share what she taught me. My mom, Deborah Ann, wasn’t superhuman. She wasn’t born special...

7 months ago • 2 min read