These days, the harsh realities of life in Mexico — namely, its struggling economy and the resulting exodus of citizens seeking work — are widely discussed here. But there’s a facet of Mexican life not often talked about: race. Mexican photographer Jose Manuel Pellicer tackles the issue in his exhibit, “Raiz,” in which he documents the country’s indigenous black population. These people’s existence, says Pellicer, “has been traditionally denied in Mexican life.” You’ll be surprised by his images of smiling, rural families.
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This article appears in Apr 6-12, 2006.