On the occasion of UCLA’s Centennial, UCLA Arts is proud to present 100 for 100—a collection of stories that celebrate the rich history of the arts at UCLA over the past century. Each monthly newsletter throughout the yearlong celebration will feature a new story by a member of our community that reflects on our past and imagines what’s possible for our future. We invite our community to explore these stories and contribute their own to the collection.
This month’s contribution is by Jessa Calderon, a Tongva and Chumash mother, healer, and internationally-renowned artist, and Tria Blu Wakpa, assistant professor, UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance with an affiliation in American Indian Studies.