Although the 2021 American Studies Association meeting is now virtual, it was originally set to take place in Puerto Rico with the theme “Creativity within Revolt.” According to ASA, “revolt expresses a will toward collective being that radically challenges, displaces, and potentially abo...
September 20th marks the four-year anniversary since Hurricane María made landfall in Puerto Rico and other regions of the Caribbean archipelago. The most impacted communities continue in their ongoing recovery and mutual support efforts, while confronting the resilience of colonialism, r...
By Catalina M. de Onís, author of Energy Islands: Metaphors of Power, Extractivism, and Justice in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s electric energy problems are widely recognized as one of the most pressing issues facing residents. There are two competing visions for the archipelago’s energy ...
This blog is adapted from an original article published in CENTRO, with permission, and is part of our AAA #RaisingOurVoices2020 event blog series. Check out our virtual exhibit page for more.
By Ismael García-Colón, author of Colonial Migrants at the Heart of Empire
Colonial Mi...