Contribute to the Calle de la Resistencia Archiving Project
We are embarking on a project in partnership with Hurricane María Archive, and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, and the Instituto de Investigaciones Interdisciplinarias, University of Puerto Rico-Cayey, to capture this momentous period in the history of Puerto Rico through the eyes and participation of Diaspora in the #RickyRenuncia movement. To do this project we need your help. Tell us your story, send photographs, journals, or recordings that represent how you participated. Our archive will join as it’s own collection as part of the Hurricane María Archive for public, educational, and research purposes. Together we can start to build this important community archive!
Some examples of items that could be included in the Community Archive are:
a sign or art you or someone else in your community created
screen shots of social media posts
videos or recordings of events, classes, workouts, spoken words and music shared online during this time
photographs of your home/work-space or scenes from around your community that illustrate changes in society taken during this time
your own (written, audio, or video) documenting your experience
To do this project, we need your help. Submissions may be in the form of digital photographs, text files, PDFs, spreadsheets, presentations, audio files, or video files.
Submit materials using this -> project submission form, or email us at puertoricansinaction.la@gmail.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can my submissions be anonymous? Can my submission be restricted from use for a period of time?
Yes. We want all participants to feel comfortable being honest in their submissions.
How frequently can/should I submit?
This is up to you. You can send your submission in installments via the submission form or you can send it all at once when you are finished.
How long do I have to submit something to this project?
We are taking submissions through August 30, 2020, though we may extend the deadline
We are happy to answer any other questions you might have about the project or your submissions.
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Thank you to all the sponsors:
Taller Bombalele
Bomba Marile
BoricuActiva’o NC
Proyecto Piquete
NC 4 PR
Movimiento Borikua
PROPA
PR On The Map
Boricuas en Resistencia
Black Diasporic Organizing Project
BUD Puerto Rico
Diáspora en Acción
More About the Hurricane María Archive:
The Hurricane María Archive uses participatory and collaborative methods to preserve and present testimonies of the disaster in a digital repository. This project aims to create digital and physical spaces for exchanging ideas and learning from the diverse community responses that emerged after María. On this website you will find the archive's digital collections.
The archives were inspired by the new musical, “Calle de la Resistencia: El Musical.” To be released this year!
Follow us! CalleResistencia.com
A much needed, truthful look at Puerto Rico's past & present. Through a message of unity, this musical lifts the voice of every person that's ever been cheated by a failing system. You'll fall in love with the music and feel galvanized to participate in the movement to build a better future for all! To make an offering please click below!
“We are an artist collective choosing to persevere despite a global pandemic to bring you this film that will inspire all Puerto Ricans to embrace their past and take a stand for their future. Queremos revivir las voces del verano combativo y honrar a los que perdimos tras el paso del huracán María.”