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Portraits of a New Beginning

Portraits of a New Beginning: stories of resilience, dignity, and the right to start over

“Portraits of a New Beginning" is a project that brings together the stories of 23 Latino men and women who began the journey of reintegrating into society and starting new lives after having been in jails or prisons in the United States.
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Por: Univision,

17 Dic 2024 – 08:35 PM EST

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El libro reúne las imágenes y relatos de hombres y mujeres que iniciaron el camino de reintegrarse en la sociedad.

Portraits of a New Beginning

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Portraits of a New Beginning Foreword: The Exit Door

Daniel Coronell

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The Questions We Don’t Ask

Olivia Liendo

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Portraits of a Transition

Ana María Carrano

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Artist Statement: A Human Being in an Image

David Maris

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David Maris, Photographer of 'Portraits of a New Beginning'

David Maris

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“Portraits of a New Beginning” Acknowledgements

Quotes

01

Legend Tarver

Legend Tarver

«I built my character along the way.» ›

02

Amanda Santiago Tarver

Amanda Santiago Tarver

«It took me a long time to be able to talk about my story.» ›

03

Glennis (Chacha) Quiñones

Glennis (Chacha) Quiñones

«Everything is better out here, but everything is difficult.» ›

04

Manuel (Manny) Méndez

Manuel (Manny) Méndez

«Art saved me.» ›

05

Luis Alejandro Salas

Luis Alejandro Salas

«Even though they see me differently, I am the same man.» ›

06

Brenda López

Brenda López

«I was able to heal, grow and learn.» ›

07

Jonathan Edgar

Jonathan Edgar

«I am one of the few who came out of it well.» ›

08

Rubén García

Rubén García

«It’s amazing to be at a different spot in life.» ›

09

Zachary Manuz

Zachary Manuz

«I can now help the younger generation.» ›

10

Adrián Vásquez

Adrián Vásquez

«Sometimes I see myself in the frustration of young people.» ›

11

Christopher Salazar

Christopher Salazar

«We were trapped by evil.» ›

12

Kent Mendoza

Kent Mendoza

«I will dedicate myself to using my voice.» ›

13

Manuel Ruiz

Manuel Ruiz

«I was heading in a downward spiral.» ›

14

María Casillas

María Casillas

«We all matter!» ›

15

Regina

Regina

«My situation of having nothing is what occupies my mind the most.» ›

16

Miguel Quinteros

Miguel Quinteros

«I could have made better choices.» ›

17

José Sandoval

José Sandoval

«I showed how I had changed and was given a second chance.» ›

18

Patricia Vildosola

Patricia Vildosola

«I love myself enough to give back.» ›

19

Roberto Luca

Roberto Luca

«The most important thing for me is to live with a purpose.» ›

20

Selena López

Selena López

«When I tell my story, I feel liberated.» ›

21

Angel Sánchez

Angel Sánchez

«Obstacles can be turned into opportunities.» ›

22

Carlos Cervantes

Carlos Cervantes

«I am proof that you can rebuild your dreams.» ›

23

Cory Cortés

Cory Cortés

«You just have to want that second chance.» ›

Acknowledgments

Coordination
Olivia Liendo
Ana María Carrano

Photos
David Maris

Foreword
Daniel Coronell

Texts
Olivia Liendo
Ana María Carrano

Research and Editing
Tamoa Calzadilla
Ana María Carrano
Olivia Liendo
María Gabriela Méndez

Graphic Design
Victoria Araujo

Proofreading
Alessandra Hernández
Andrew Hillebrand

David Maris’ portrait
Roberto Mata

This project received in 2019-2020 from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

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