New exhibit in Springfield Museums celebrates local Latin community

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Museums is celebrating the groundbreaking efforts of the Latinx Community in the city of firsts through their new exhibit.

Starting Thursday, people can explore the history of Springfield’s vibrant Latinx community
from its early roots in the 1940s to the present day. The images on exhibit feature the work of photographer Ed Cohen and as well as Latino community members.

Since 1975, Cohen has covered the region’s cultural, social, and political life. This exhibition was organized by the Mi Museo Committee of the Springfield Museums, formed to share Latino arts, history, and culture with the wider community.

“I think everybody who comes into a museum these days wants to see themselves in some way, reflected in that museum experience. You know, you want this to be a place where everyone feels welcome, and everybody feels that they have a voice,” said Maggie Humberston, Curator of Library and Archives at Springfield Museum.

Cohen says that the pride expressed through the Latino community’s music, dance, art and spoken word is clearly evident as members willingly share their culture with the entire western Massachusetts community.

The exhibit will be up until April 14th so be sure to stop on by to get a closer look.