Statement from Race/Remix:

How does family history and folklore shape a cultural identity? In Histories, Futurisms, and the Reality of the Situation, cohosts Belisa Adriana Camacho (School of Art, ’25) and Isabella Maria Mayer (School of Art, Senior) explore the ways immigration, family archives, and Mexican folklore converge to shape the evolving identities of a new generation of Mexican-Americans. Through a blend of historical truths and personal narratives, their podcast examines how our stories—whether fact or fiction—inform our sense of self, heritage, and culture.

Vibrant visuals and introspective narrative reflect on the realities of immigration, assimilation, and the complex process of building a hyphenated identity (specifically Mexican-American). Together, they share how the pressure to fit into society has influenced their interpersonal relationships and collective experiences, which impact future generations of Mexican immigrants and Mexican-Americans. This work reveals how the power of stories affects the past, present, and future of cultural identity.

**Featured in the University of Arizona’s Race/Remix Podcast Series Student Edition: https://raceremix.arts.arizona.edu/student-edition/