Thoughts on Puerto Rico

Thoughts on Puerto Rico

At times I feel like I need to scream, cry, and drop to my knees when thinking about Puerto Rico and my people, especially now that the reality of death has struck home with my own family. My heart and soul is with my family in PR. I lost a cousin last night to the...
Que viva Puerto Rico libre

Que viva Puerto Rico libre

As a Puerto Rican living on the mainland, I find myself waking up every morning wondering what new struggle, challenge, or life-altering change I am going to read about today concerning Puerto Rico. I wonder if my family, friends, or acquaintances will receive another...
3 Puerto Rican Imams Trip 2 – Day 2

3 Puerto Rican Imams Trip 2 – Day 2

Today was a day filled with blessings and life-changing experiences. We started our day by heading to Adjuntas to see my family who lost their 17-year-old daughter just 5 days ago due to leptospirosis, a bacterial infection originating from the urine of rats and other...
3 Puerto Rican Imams Trip 2 – Day 3

3 Puerto Rican Imams Trip 2 – Day 3

We commenced our day by loading our van with the AgitArte crew in preparation to deliver food to “La Olla” community kitchen in Rio Piedras. Most of the food delivered was from AgitArte but we added some food donations to what they had already put together for this...