08 Apr 2021
Melting Snow
Two tons of snow—flown from New Hampshire to Puerto Rico in 1952 in order to “gift” Puerto Ricans a “white Christmas”—become a metaphor for the colonialist paternalism of America’s relationship to Puerto Rico.
Ellas: Mujeres en la música
A musical look at the invaluable contribution made by women to Puerto Rican music.
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Ana Isabelle 
Didi Romero Yolandita Monge Chabela Rodríguez 
Chamir Bonano 
Isel Rodriguez La India 
Villano Antillano Milly Quezada 
Lucecita Benítez 
Nydia Caro Melina León Ileana Cabra
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