Archive - Hispanic•ish

May 2025

Resistance & Independence: Behind the Black and White Puerto Rican Flag

A brief overview of the Black and White Puerto Rican Flag

May 23 •

Giselle Rivera-Flores

Our Ancestors were Enslaved. Not pilgrims.

A brief personal reflection of creating unity with more thought

May 14 •

Giselle Rivera-Flores

How We Raise Civically Engaged Youth in the Face of Injustice

A personal perspective on why it’s important to civically engage children

May 12 •

Giselle Rivera-Flores

ICE Activity Without Judicial Warrants Raises Alarm in Our Communities

A brief overview of an increased ICE presence

May 9 •

Giselle Rivera-Flores

April 2025

Honorary Street Naming: Jaime Flores Way

A brief sit down with Jaime Flores Sr - aka Grandpa Jaime

Apr 16 •

Giselle Rivera-Flores

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Taxation without Representation: The Reality for Puerto Ricans

A brief overview of taxation without representation for Puerto Ricans on the island

Apr 2 •

Giselle Rivera-Flores

March 2025

An Open Letter: Afro-Latinos in White Dominated Spaces

Being an Afro-Latina in White Spaces Filled with Ego and Mediocrity

Mar 26 •

Giselle Rivera-Flores

Honoring Puerto Rican Women on International Women’s Day: Pioneers of Progress

A brief overview of Puerto Rican women on International Women’s Day

Mar 8 •

Giselle Rivera-Flores

February 2025

How a Failed System Killed Jocelynn Rojo Carranza

An overview of the tragic death of Jocelynn Rojo Carranza

Feb 22 •

Giselle Rivera-Flores

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