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Category Archives: puerto rico
“We’re suffering” – My Mom’s Scream For Help in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
This morning I finally spoke with my mom, Lydia, in the Boqueron section of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. The last time I heard my mom’s voice was before Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico. Almost two weeks after the hurricane, food … Continue reading
NYC Mayor de Blasio’s Puerto Rican Heritage Event at Gracie Mansion
I was invited to the Puerto Rican Heritage Event celebration hosted by the New York City Mayor’s Office. Below are videos and pictures of the event, held at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan. Mayor Bill de Blasio gave a passionate speech … Continue reading
Free Oscar López Rivera: One of The Longest Held Political Prisoners in the World
A unity march to free Oscar López Rivera is scheduled for this Saturday, November 23 in New York City. López Rivera is a Puerto Rican independence fighter that has been jailed for 32 years. He is said to be “among the … Continue reading
Startups of Puerto Rico Showcase – Tuesday, October 15th in New York City
Are you interested in knowing more about the startup community in Puerto Rico? If so, you can’t miss the Puerto Rico Startup Showcase scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in New York City. Representatives of six early-stage startups from Puerto Rico … Continue reading
Results of the Puerto Rico Vote Leaves Many With More Questions Than Answers
The political future of Puerto Rico remains unclear more than two weeks after residents cast their votes in high numbers. Close to 80 percent of Puerto Ricans voted in a referendum on Nov. 6th that aimed to re-evaluate Puerto Rico’s … Continue reading