‘The Evergreen’: Fiesta y Resistencia: a short history of Oregon’s Fiesta Mexicana

‘The Evergreen’: Fiesta y Resistencia: a short history of Oregon’s Fiesta Mexicana

At Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn, joint Mexican and American flags fly in the air. Colorfully dressed Aztec dancers take the stage. And elote is everywhere. It’s a celebration, but this year it’s become something more: an act of resistance. “We have to continue to do this despite everything, despite the harm, despite the oppression, despite the discrimination. We must persevere because that’s la lucha (the fight), that’s what it’s about,” said Jua…