Raíces Caribbean Culture & History Discussion Group
Topic: Social Solidarity and Mutual Aid Post María.
Raíces Caribbean Culture & History Discussion Group
Reading: WAPA Radio and María’s Death Toll from Aftershocks of Disaster: Puerto Rico Before and After the Storm, (pg 63-79). Register to become a member of the Raíces Caribbean Culture & History Discussion Group & join this meeting.
Raíces Caribbean Culture & History Discussion Group
Reading: ¡Ay María! from Aftershocks of Disaster: Puerto Rico Before and After the Storm, (pg 38-60). Register to become a member of the Raíces Caribbean Culture & History Discussion Group & join this meeting.
Raíces Caribbean Culture & History Discussion Group
Reading: The Trauma Doctrine: A Conversation between Yarimar Bonilla and Naomi Klein from Aftershocks of Disaster: Puerto Rico Before and After the Storm, (pg 21-37). Register to become a member of the Raíces Caribbean Culture & History Discussion Group & join this meeting.
Raíces Caribbean Culture & History Discussion Group
Reading: Foreward and Introduction from Aftershocks of Disaster: Puerto Rico Before and After the Storm, (pg ix-xii and 1-17) & Viewing: Aftershocks of Disaster, a film by Juan Carlos Dávila and Yarimar Bonilla. Register to become a member of the Raíces Caribbean Culture & History Discussion Group & join this meeting.
Puerto Rico Sustainable Disaster Support Initiative Phase 1 – GOAL REACHED!!!
Thanks to the generous contributions of friends, family, community members, and supporters from near and far, Raíces Cultural Center has met it’s goal in Phase 1 of our Disaster Relief Support Initiative. In 9 months we were able to raise over $10,000 to help support grassroots recovery efforts on the island of Puerto Rico. Learn more about what the funds have been used to support as our friends, family and collaborators work for a just, sustainable and renewable recovery for the island.
Of Taíno Queens and the Legend of Yuiza
Interested in boricua history, especially legends? Here’s a story that’s rather interesting. It’s the legend of Yuiza and her possible connection to the Afro/Taíno people of Loíza.
Taínasoy Apiario an Eco-Project in the Works – Part 2
by Francisco G. Gómez As I said in part 1 of this piece, when I arrived at Taínasoy Apiario, there was lots of land preparation going on and construction of […]
Taínasoy Apiario an Eco-Project in the Works – Part 1
by Francisco G. Gómez Heading south on highway #2, you just pass the border of Aguadilla and you’ re in Aguada. You best be looking at the kilometer markers to […]
Reflections in the Aftermath of Hurricane María
by Francisco G. Gómez I couldn’t think of a better way to begin to share my experiences in Puerto Rico after the catastrophe that hurricane María brought upon the island, […]