"On October 27, 2006, Mexican police opened fire on protesters in the city of Oaxaca, killing three people, and making the world aware of a social confict that at its core is about teachers providing their students proper educations. Within hours of the shootings, graffiti calling the region's governor a murderer was sprayed throughout the city. Unlike in other cities, the graffiti in Oaxaca proliferated in the name of achieving social justice. Because teachers in Mexico are primarily women, the graffiti is also unique in how it is inspired and created by women." "Commentary and analysis from journalists and acclaimed songstress (and Oaxaca native) Lila Downs establish the context for the photographs shot by Elaine Sendyk in 2007, which depict the messages of struggle, revolt and empowerment."--Jacket.
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