2nd Annual hurricane maria remembrance
We were fortunate this year to be offered the grounds of the Tongva Tribe in Southern California for the 2nd Annual Hurricane Maria Event. Our team and volunteers worked hard to create a cross-cultural experience for all of our guests. We were able to treat everyone to a range of Puerto Rican food, jewelry, films, music, and literature. Activities presented for all ages, including improve, herbal medicine, and disaster preparedness with the Red Cross and Los Angeles Community Emergency Response Team. It was essential for us that guests left with information and practical skills on how to protect themselves during a natural emergency. After several hours, we ended the day with a grand performance by Taller Bula, a Bomba project of Peace Inside Out.
Our Volunteers:
Samantha
Elliot Feliciano
Jose Mata
Gina Rodriquez
Sharilyn Vera
A Special Shout Out:
Wendy Teeter
Paulina Sahagun
Mishuana Goeman
Cuqui Lago
Julia Bogany
We would like to thank our all of our event partners:
Our Sponsors:
Gabrelino Tongva Springs Foundation
American Indian Studies Center at UCLA
KPFK 90.7 FM
Our Participants:
Calle Cicada
Acho Brother
Taller Bula of Peace Inside Out
Red Cross of Los Angeles
CERT Los Angeles
Rosa & Gonzalo of Jurakan: Nacion en Resistencia
Molly Jolly Jam
Maritere Bellas author of Luisito’s Island
Ed Rodríguez author of Kiki Koke
A Cup of Puerto Rico
Cake Bash
Stevie Merino of Sol and Roots
Lorna Silva Improv Teacher
California statewide candlelight vigil
Our 2nd California statewide Annual Candlelight Vigil was held again on September 20, 2019. Puerto Ricans in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Whittier, and Los Angeles held programs in remembrance of our fallen brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico. We shared testimonies about lost loved ones, our feelings, and frustrations about current affairs. We also recognized that tropical storms, Dorian, and Karen, caused much stress and anxiety amongst our communities. In Los Angeles, we heard from Julio the Conga Poet, screened a short film by Defend Puerto Rico, and held candles in a moment of silence for those killed by Hurricane Maria and the failed state and Federal recovery.
