Plenitud Eco-Educational Initiatives

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, than to start with the thoughts of a young Puertorican woman who is a true eco-warrior and part of the […]

Reflections in the Aftermath of Hurricane María

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It’s been a few months since our cultural exchange trip to Puerto Rico back in August and September of 2013. While we were there we took over 800 photographs and videos to document the events we participated in and locations we visited.  In between all of our other projects, we’ve […]

The Raíces Archive: A Sneak Peak-Puerto Rico 2013

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by Francisco G. Gómez I was up by 6:30 am as the vibrant sunshine from an incredibly beautiful blue sky was peeping in through the curtains. As I rolled back the sliding doors, the balmy winds from the Atlantic swept across my face and the salty mist entered my nostrils; […]

Eco-Living in a Plentiful Way: Plenitud Eco-Educational Initiatives

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