Singer-songwriter Azul Barrientos will help bring the "Practice of Hope" to life with music.

Credit: Facebook / Azul Barrientos In an era where screens seem to have all but replaced face-to-face interaction, the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center has repeatedly stepped up to fill the void.

The center cultivates personal connections and real-life experiences, fosters community pride and encourages the exchange of intergenerational knowledge.