Rivera, Magda; Marichal, Poli (friend, friend). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-22T15:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006229

Interview Description

Magda Rivera (40) talks with friend Poli Marichal (55) about being a Latina in Los Angeles, CA.

Facilitator Subject Log

02:30 Poli talks about how she met Magda. Magda was performing in a play and Poli wanted to start a new film.

08:00 Magda and Poli talk about Puerto Rican Spanish and how it's different from other Spanish. Poli talks about the first days she was in LA and working for an art organization called "Self Help Graphics. "

13:50 Poli talks about meeting her husband Ricardo for the first time.

24:00 Magda talks about all the different jobs she's had in Los Angeles, CA.

31:00 Magda and Poli talk about what "Latina "means to them. Poli talks about being a Latina from the Caribbean.