Two voices, a purpose
Alba Parejo and Adriana Boho are two figures who have found their voice through digital communication, each with their own story and struggle. Alba, with a congenital Malanocytic nevus, and Adriana, a black fashion activist, share a mission: to promote diversity and inclusion in social networks.
A space for reflection at the Macaya Palace
On March 7, these two influentials were invited to participate in a talk at the Macaya Palace, moderated by journalist Laura Grau. The meeting addressed the complexities of social networks and their impact on mental health, in the context of the La Caixa Foundation Incorpora program, which seeks to integrate people at risk of social exclusion.
Create per heal
For Alba, content creation is more than a way of expressing itself; It is a therapeutic process. She prefers to share her story openly, avoiding the burden of constantly repeating it in face-to-face conversations. Despite the toxicity that often prevails on the networks, he has learned to ignore the negative comments that can accompany his viral videos.
A positive view
On the other hand, Adriana Boho takes a different approach to the detractors. With the teaching of her mother and grandmother, she has learned to look at the positive side of things and to ignore negativity. Their attitude is based on acceptance and education, believing that each interaction can be an opportunity to foster change of mentality.
The importance of diversity in childhood
One of the central topics of the conversation was the way the children perceive and mimic the world around them. The lack of various references can lead to discriminatory attitudes. Laura Grau emphasized the difficulty of finding teachers who represent diversity, which can influence the formation of prejudices in the little ones.
Building authentic connections
Despite the difficulties of being different, both Alba and Adriana agree that this consciousness helps to filter the relationships. They have been surrounded by people who value diversity and contribute to a more inclusive environment. Thus, the moments of bewilderment have become opportunities to grow and learn.
An inspirational closure
The event culminated in the screening of the movie ‘Loco por she’, which explores the stigma associated with mental health problems. This activity is part of the ‘Mental Health and Young Health’ cycle, with more scheduled sessions. Reflection on diversity and mental health is still a current topic, and the Macaya Palace is positioned as a space for debate and awareness.
