MEChA de SMCC

Thank you to our incredible group and community. Because of all of you, we’ve achieved amazing things throughout 2025–2026. None of what we’ve accomplished so far would have been possible without your hard work, support, and dedication. Here’s to many more years and the continued fruits of this incredible work, because together we are stronger. ¡La unión hace la fuerza! 🇲🇽🔥

First come, first served… and yes, it will run out.
See you May 5th 🍓🍵

Gracias por traer consigo su talento, creatividad y pasión. Cada persona aportó algo único, haciendo de este día una verdadera celebración del arte, la belleza y la expresión. Fue inspirador ver cómo cada creación, cada color y cada detalle reflejaba historias, emociones y experiencias que nos conectan como comunidad. 🎨💫

Nos llena de orgullo ver tanto talento brillar — artistas, maquillistas, y creadores que transforman lo cotidiano en algo extraordinario. Ustedes nos recuerdan que el arte no solo se observa, sino que se siente, se vive y se comparte. 🌼❤️

Gracias por ser parte de este espacio, por apoyar el trabajo de tantos talentos y por mantener viva la creatividad que nos une. ¡Sigamos celebrando nuestras raíces, nuestra inspiración y todo lo hermoso que somos capaces de crear juntos! 💐✨

Thank you for bringing your talent, creativity, and passion. Each person added something unique, turning this day into a true celebration of art, beauty, and expression. It was inspiring to see how every creation, every color, and every detail reflected stories, emotions, and experiences that connect us as a community. 🎨💫

We are so proud to witness so much talent shining — artists, makeup creators, and visionaries who turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. You remind us that art is not only something we see, but something we feel, live, and share. 🌼❤️

Thank you for being part of this space, for supporting so many incredible talents, and for keeping creativity alive. Let’s continue celebrating our roots, our inspiration, and everything beautiful we are capable of creating together! 💐✨

En nuestra cultura mexicana creemos que una persona muere tres veces.
La primera, cuando su último suspiro abandona el cuerpo y deja de funcionar.
La segunda, cuando su cuerpo es entregado a la tierra, regresando a la madre que nos dio vida. Pero el alma aún no desaparece; viaja a la tierra de los mu***os, donde descansa y espera… no para ser juzgada, sino para reencontrarse con sus seres queridos.

Ese reencuentro ocurre en el Día de Mu***os, una fecha llena de júbilo, color y amor.
Celebramos porque creemos que ese día, nuestros seres amados regresan a casa por un instante.
Y mientras los recordemos, mientras su nombre siga vivo en nuestra memoria, ellos no habrán mu**to del todo.

Porque la tercera muerte… es el olvido

In our Mexican culture, we believe that a person dies three times.
The first death comes when our last breath leaves the body and it ceases to function.
The second occurs when the body returns to the earth — to the mother that once gave us life. Yet the soul does not vanish; it journeys to the land of the dead, where it rests and waits… not for judgment, but for the day it can return home to reunite with loved ones.

That day is Día de Mu***os, a celebration filled with joy, color, and love.
We rejoice because we believe our loved ones come back home, even if just for a moment.
And as long as we remember them — as long as their names live in our hearts — they never truly die.

Because the third death… is being forgotten. 💀🌼

💀🌺 Day of the Dead Festival at South Mountain Community College! 🌺💀
Join us to celebrate life and honor our loved ones at the Día de los Mu***os Festival!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: South Mountain Community College, 7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!
Featuring:
• Community Altar
• Live Music
• SMCC Clubs
• Local Vendors
• Food Trucks
• And fun for everyone!
Share a photo of your loved one for our Community Altar! 💖
Submit the photo through this form so we can honor their memory:
🔗 Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfAUfTYktX_ny3fj-9l_mUlDyWSvVIFiuo3Qx6lGMVOX8Dyw/viewform?usp=header
We hope to see you there!

Join us to celebrate life and honor our loved ones at the Día de los Mu***os Festival!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: South Mountain Community College, 7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!
Featuring:
• Community Altar
• Live Music
• SMCC Clubs
• Local Vendors
• Food Trucks
• And fun for everyone!
Share a photo of your loved one for our Community Altar! 💖
Submit the photo through this form so we can honor their memory:
🔗 Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn0E04b5mMq3B1-OFt2-Ej5IfilsBVuE9Akk-G8IeJkhnSow/viewform
We hope to see you there!

Looking to connect, have fun, and get involved? Come to MEChA’s Fall 2025 meeting—everyone is welcome!

✨ Why You Should Join:
• 🤝 Meet New People: Make friends and connect with others.
• 🌎 Support the Community: Help plan events and initiatives.
• 📚 Learn About Our Roots: Discover our history, culture, and shared experiences.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

This year, the ACE Construction class is building the MECHA de SMCC community altar! We are so proud to have amazing talent on campus who are helping us create beautiful traditions. We’re almost there!

Save the date for November 1!

MECHA de South Mountain Community College is hosting Indie Film Fest with Fuerte Arizona! Join us next week, Thursday, February 16, for an incredible experience in community with students, filmmakers, activists, and community leaders!

We will be featuring social justice films and a community resource fair! Get the details at southmountaincc.edu/events/mecha-presents-indie-film-fest-smcc-fuerte-arts-movement !