Favianna Rodriguez is an interdisciplinary artist, cultural strategist, and entrepreneur based in Oakland, California. She is the co-founder of The Center for Cultural Power.
In this conversation, Favianna shares her journey as an artist and activist, discussing the influence of her immigrant parents, the challenges she faced in pursuing art, and the importance of cultural narratives in shaping political policies.
Favianna reflects on her journey with the Center for Cultural Power and her transition into new artistic endeavors, focusing on storytelling in film and television. The discussion also highlights the role of philanthropy in supporting cultural narratives and the necessity of investing in artists to create meaningful change.
LEARN MORE about Favianna, her work and the Center for Cultural Power
https://favianna.com/
https://www.culturalpower.org/
https://pathbreakers.flywheelsites.com/story/favianna-rodriguez/
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