Unsettlers: Migrants, Homies and Mammas in the Mission District

Adriana Camarena’s ‘Unsettlers: Migrants, Homies, and Mammas in the Mission District” brings to light the historic tales of the most vulnerable residents of the Mission, showcasing their daily struggles and resilience amid poverty, gentrification and familial challenges. Through narratives of Indigenous migrants, hardworking parents, gang-involved youth and marginalized individuals, the stories depict a community marked by both abandon and resilience, underscored by themes of love, loyalty and the determination to overcome adversity.