Centro Cultural in Cornelius is an organization that serves the needs of recent immigrants to Washington County. It provides education and empowerment programs such as English as a Second Language, Spanish Literacy, Computer Technology, Cultural Values, Leadership Training and community organizing, Information and Referrals.
Centro Cultural has contributed hundred of photographs of celebrations and gatherings of Washington County's Latino community, as well as pictures of migrant farm workers and others served by the organization.
Candid photograph of a beauty pageant, with the participants answering questions for the judges. Mariachi musicians are standing on the right side of the photograph, underneath a banner of the pageant's sponsors. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
Two gentleman dressed in traditional mariachi costumes, playing music at a Mexican Independence Day celebration, which is celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September.
A beauty pageant participants holds her hand above her head, smiling for the audience. Above the stage, the Centro Cultural building is visible. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
Photograph of beauty pageant participants walking down from the stage. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
Portrait of a beauty pageant participant sitting on stage, with a bouquet of flowers across her lap. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
Candid photograph of beauty pageant participants standing on stage, behind a Mexican flag. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
Beauty pageant participants standing on stage with their right hands held across their chests. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
Three beauty pageant contestants walking across a parking lot. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
Beauty pageant participant sitting on stage, holding flowers. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often include pageants as part of the celebration.
Community members selling tee shirts and books celebrating the Hispanic community in Oregon. Their table is set up for a Mexican Independence Day celebration, which is observed on the 15th and 16th of September.
Candid photograph of a beauty pageant participant answering a judges question. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
Beauty pageant participants sitting on stage. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
A beauty pageant in action. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
Candles, food and flowers placed out for Diá de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Gifts are placed out for family members and ancestors that have passed away. Diá de Muertos is observed on November 1st and 2nd, closely tied to Catholic observances of All Souls Day and All Saints Day.
Group photo of beauty pageant participants. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often include pageants as part of the celebration.
Three winners of a beauty pageant. Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on the 15th and 16th of September, often includes pageants as part of the celebration.
