Did You Know There Are Different Ways of Being Puerto Rican?
Our connection to Puerto Rico may look different, but every generation has the choice to decide what it will carry …
A Little Piece of Puerto Rico in Reading, PA
For a few hours, we didn’t need a plane ticket to Puerto Rico. On September 19, my husband, radio personality …
A Backpack Full of Dreams, Roots, & New Beginnings
Every year, when it’s time to go back to school, backpacks and school supplies bring back memories that go far …
Brujería, Energy Healing & Cultural Myths
For generations, many Latino families have passed down stories about “brujería, mal de ojo”, spiritual cleansings, energy, and unexplained experiences. …
Dad, I Made It!
The Journey Behind the Achievements of Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz PALO: You’ve lived in New York City, the Dominican Republic, and Reading. …
Beyond Race: How Skin Tone Shapes the Latin Experience
What messages about skin tone did we grow up hearing? What messages are we passing down to the next generation? …
Your Accent Is Not Your Weakness
For many people who speak English with an accent, there may have been moments when they felt the need to …
Where Art Meets Culture
For Shawnick Rodriguez, art is more than something you look at, it is a way to connect with where you …
Bomba, The Heartbeat of Afro-Puerto Rican Culture
Bomba is one of Puerto Rico’s most powerful and enduring cultural traditions, a music and dance born from the experiences, …
Why It’s Important to Travel to Your Roots
Travel is more than visiting new places. It can be a journey into your family’s history, culture, and identity. For …
