Posts Tagged ‘puerto rico’

Tips for Undocumented and Non-Citizen Travelers Attending Lanzate in San Antonio Texas

November 18th, 2018

Note: This article has not been updated since 2018. Laws and processes may have changed since the writing of this article. This is not legal advice and should only be used as informational. [Español aqui]   No part of this should be taken as legal advice or  an individual assessment of risk. Consult a trusted [...]

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The Death of a Puerto Rican Lie

November 27th, 2017

While desperation is brewing in Puerto Rico after Hurricane María, anger is reaching a boiling point in its Diaspora. The few U.S. media to care enough to report, detail an accelerating scarcity of safe drinking water, gasoline, and food. Most islanders are without electricity, so the Diaspora linger with the unknown, left to see a [...]

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The Niña, The Pinta, and Hurricane Maria

October 10th, 2017

There are ways we, of the diaspora, and allies can alleviate the humanitarian crisis plaguing the island and work with those there to right a history of economic exploitation.

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When Vultures Circle, We Do Not Run: Lessons from Detroit to Puerto Rico

July 18th, 2017

Both Motor City and Borikén are fighting against the control boards trying to take them over.

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With Control Boards Taking Over, Detroit and Puerto Rico Connect to Fight Back

June 8th, 2017

On June 15th, as part of the Allied Media Conference (AMC) held annually in Detroit, a group of artist and organizers are holding the Detroit/Puerto Rico Solidarity Exchange Network Gathering: a historical convening that came out of conversations folks had while attending the 2016 AMC and seeks to connect Boricua organizers with organizers in Detroit.

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Latinxs to Gather in Puerto Rico

December 1st, 2016

After the elections, Latinxs to gather to confront Promesa and chart strategies ahead.

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3 Puerto Rico Protests You Should Pay Attention To

November 29th, 2016

The last few months in Puerto Rico have been tumultuous, and the people of la isla resist at every turn.

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Nos vemos en San Juan: A Lánzate Travel Playlist

November 28th, 2016

Lánzate is almost here. We have the playlist to get you ready.

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Undocumented and Traveling to Puerto Rico for Lánzate

October 1st, 2016

The following is general information about the process and potential risks for undocumented immigrants who are traveling to Puerto Rico for Mijente’s Lanzate 2016 in San Juan. Although it was vetted by immigration attorneys and experienced organizers, it is not legal advice. Consult a trusted attorney before making decisions about your case.

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Lánzate 2016 – Mijente Gathering in December (otra vez!)

September 20th, 2016

From December 2 – 4th we will gather for Lánzate (otra vez!) Last December we gathered in Chicago to formally launch Mijente, a digital and grassroots hub for Latinx and Chicanx organizing. Since then we’ve set off on designing the mijente membership, building an online action hub, taking action and supporting local campaigns against criminalization, [...]

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