Cinthya Silverstein

I see what I see and I photograph it.

[KCET-TV @KCET]

On "Bonnie Boswell Presents: Saving Moms” Bonnie Boswell examines why groups of women disproportionately experience higher mortality rates related to pregnancy and childbirth. Watch tonight (3/26) at 8 p.m. on KCET and on the PBS app.

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Opinion | Cinthya Silverstein writes that Netflix's "You People" was "a painful reminder of how our family — made up of Mexican and Black Jews with Ashkenazi roots — so often must explain and justify our existence in Jewish and Black spaces."
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[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

Did not talk enough about this back when it happened! How awesome to look back on this with older, fresher eyes.

[Matthew Burt @mattoriousphoto]

For those finding my photo page here. I was part of a great documentary a few years back about film shooters and a love for photographing Los Angeles. Check it out if you like.

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[Joshua Silverstein @theJoshuaRS]

A4
Although we are agnostic. We constantly discuss G-d and understand the value of believing. Everyones path must be different. It makes life interesting.
#Homesweethome

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

Thanks for holding it down @ReignOfApril ! loved the questions and dialogue. This is why we participated in the show. #homesweethome 💜

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Take a look at all the previous #HomeSweetHome episodes and catch the new family experiences streaming weekly on @peacockTV!
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[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

Agreed!

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

A10: I would literally swap with anyone. Even within my own home country of Mexico, there is no monolith, no single experience. There is so much to learn! #homesweethome

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q10. Let’s take #HomeSweetHome to the international stage. If you had the
opportunity to swap lives with a family from any country, where would it be?

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

A9: the beauty of participating in @ava 's #homesweethome was that I didn't have to choose. The surprise was the best approach because it didn't allow for endless thoughts of pre-conceived notions. Send me any where. I'd love to experience all of it.

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q9. In the spirit of #HomeSweetHome and its theme of life-exchanging experiences, who would you swap homes with for a week and why?

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

A8: the most important role. we accept that as parents it's our job to guide these little people to be self-sufficient, good humans. exposing them to different cultures should be as standard as teaching them manners. #homesweethome

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q8. What role do parents & guardians play in exposing their children to different cultures and communities? #HomeSweetHome

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

A7: because @theJoshuaRS + I talk to the kids like adults, they constantly surprise us with their direct, opinionated thoughts. Sometimes too direct, especially concerning choices we make as parents 🤣 #homesweethome

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q7. As an unscripted, docu-series, #HomeSweetHome provides a space for honest and open reactions from the participating families. We know that children sometimes offer the rawest of truths.

What are some of the funniest yet authentic responses you’ve ever heard from a child?

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

A6: food is so personal + intimate. eating foods from other cultures is a way in which we can share about ourselves in a vulnerable (and delicious) manner, opening up a dialogue that can branch out in so many directions #homesweethome

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q6. The food we eat and the meals we make in our homes often reflect our cultural norms and geographic backgrounds. In #HomeSweetHome, families
are introduced to and experience different cuisines.

What can a person learn from eating food from other cultures?

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

A5: media (+ even the law) has given us standardized definitions of family. Exposure to various dynamics allows us to see similarities + empathize w/eachother giving us a road toward changing the landscape of our current society.

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q5. Families come in many forms and #HomeSweetHome does a fantastic job of enlightening the audience to the many types of familial combinations.

How does exposure to a variety of family dynamics help bring better understanding to others who may be less aware of the similarities?

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

A4: religious beliefs are at the core of so many folks' identities. Understanding those foundational + formative narratives is important to seeing people at the intersections they occupy. #homesweethome

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q4. There are a range of faith and religious beliefs represented in #HomeSweetHome which makes for engaging discussion.

What can be gained from experiencing a religion or belief system different from your
own? Do these discussions come up in your community?

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

A3: our institutions + gov. systems can only address the broad + variant issues of discrimination when we can accept that we all experience the world in different ways because of who we are as individuals + members of certain groups. #homesweethome

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q3. The families in #HomeSweetHome all come from unique backgrounds, which sets the table for rich discussion. Why is it important to learn about others, especially in today's world?

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

As an immigrant, the majority of my life has been defined by experiencing a different way of living. It has pushed me learn more about others while also loving + appreciating my roots. #homesweethome

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q2. Can you recall a moment, experience, or story that opened your eyes to another way of life or being? What was the spark for you? #HomeSweetHome

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

A1: we all occupy our own normative universe, which is hard to get out of. Seeing/hearing/experiencing stories from outside our own cultural/ethnic/religious bubble helps us not oversimplify the hmn experience hopefully giving us a wider approach to societal probs. #homesweethome

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Q1. @ava was inspired to create #HomeSweetHome because about 1 in 5 Americans say they seldom or never interact with someone who does not share their race or ethnicity (21%) or religion (22%).

How can people benefit from cross cultural connections? #HomeSweetHome

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

So happy to join in on this dialogue #homesweethome

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Welcome everyone to this Twitter Town Hall for @ava's show on @nbc, #HomeSweetHome! For the next hour, I'm going to pose questions based on the themes of the show & invite you to participate using the #HomeSweetHome hashtag. Fellow watchers & even show families will be chatting!

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Welcome everyone to this Twitter Town Hall for @ava's show on @nbc, #HomeSweetHome! For the next hour, I'm going to pose questions based on the themes of the show & invite you to participate using the #HomeSweetHome hashtag. Fellow watchers & even show families will be chatting!

[April is in Chicago @ReignOfApril]

Catch me Wed @ 1p EST as I moderate a Town Hall around the GREAT show #HomeSweetHome by the talented @Ava. Follow along as we share thoughts around the themes & ideas explored throughout the series. Lock in to @PeacockTV for past episodes & to catch the series finale this Friday!

[Cinthya Silverstein @thecinsilver]

My favorite part of participating in this was including my mother in law!

[MischaInspires @mischainspires]

Tonight’s #HomeSweetHome families are so different, especially from a religious perspective. This Jesus piece is wearing the mother of the Jewish family out.