FromVenezuela totheUSA
A Journeyof Dreams, Resilience, and
Beginnings
Conversaciones de Salud
LATINO YOUTH TAKING ACTION FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION , SOCIAL JUSTICE , ECONOMIC WEALTH
Carmen Robles
Publisher Eric Ortiz
Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation-Youth
Community Journalism Institute
Jesus Emilio Rojas Arévalo
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Saludos Estimados Amigos!
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EstosprimerosmesesdelsigloXXInostraendesafíos,pero,en colaboraciónconStrongMindStrongBodyFoundation–Youth CommunityJournalismInstitute,respondemosconsoluciones. (Inthesechallengingtimes,weempowerourcommunitywith youth-ledjournalismandinnovativesolutions.)
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DeVenezuelaalosEstadosUnidos
Unviajedesueños,resilienciaynuevoscomienzos
Soy Jesús Rojas, nací el 10 de diciembre del 2008 en Monagas, Venezuela. En Venezuela tenia una vida normal, nunca nos falto nada y siempre estuve bajo lo justo y necesario, un 13 de junio
emigre a estados unidos, con 14 años, dejando una vida atrás, familia, amigos, lugares, pero en busca de cumplir una meta, un mejor futuro y jugar al futbol profesional Emigre junto con mis dos hermanos menores, Marcial Rojas (11) y Alfonso Rojas (9), también, acompañado de mi papa y madrastra, el primer mes fue duro, llegas a algo completamente diferente, solo con tu familia, ese mes quise devolverme mas de 1 vez, todos los días pensaba en si había tomado una buena decisión, lo que era obvio, lo es al día de hoy, pero en ese momento era lo mas confuso del mundo, y no tengo dudas de que así como yo, para muchos ese primer mes fue lo más difícil de emigrar.
Llegue justo en junio de 2023, por ende estábamos de vacaciones escolares, asisti a un summer school, en el mismo lugar donde seria mi próxima escuela,ese día estaba aterrado con el ingles, el quien estaría ahí, el si haría amigos, si no me iba a adaptar, tenia muchas preguntas para no tener ni la mas mínima noción de las respuestas a ellas, era todo desconocido para mi. Ahí conocí personas las cuales hasta el día de hoy seguimos siendo cercanos, como familia, sin duda ahí empezó el proceso de adaptación, ya que empiezas a formar una nueva vida, nuevo circulo, nueva rutina, nuevos amigos, conocidos, y sobre todo, comienzas a tener una nueva familia, en mi opinión personal, en usa, las amistades cercanas, son considerados familia, o por lo menos en mi caso, que tengo un circulo cerrado de amigos y sin duda somos una familia, cosa que no se construye de un día para otro, pero las personas siempre van a tener un
propósito en tu vida, y tu en la de ellas, simplemente no hay que estar tan cerrado ante la entrada positiva de personas nuevas a tu vida.
Al día de hoy tengo mas de un año y medio de vivir aquí y puedo decir que fue la mejor decisión que he tomado en mi vida, tengo una vida echa, hago lo que me gusta hacer, vivo como me gusta vivir, y estoy con quien me gusta estar, así creo que tiene que ser la vida, tal y como TU la quieras. Siempre habrán momentos duros, como en todo, lo importante es buscar siempre la solución PERSONAL, porque las cosas se tienen que hacer por uno mismo, por el estar bien con UNO, no por complacer a los demás, porque a final de cuentas la principal familia que se tiene es uno mismo y pase lo que pase eso siempre será así, salir adelante cuando todo parezca oscuro solo te hace demostrarte a ti mismo que estas ahí, para ti, que siempre se consigue una solución a los momentos difíciles, que siempre todo pasa por algo, por mas duro que sea, siempre se nos dejara una enseñanza positiva, y sin duda, siempre llegara algo mejor
Jesus Emilio Rojas Arévalo
FromVenezuelatotheUnitedStates
AJourneyofDreams,Resilience,andNewBeginnings
I am Jesús Rojas, I was born on December 10, 2008 in Monagas, Venezuela. In Venezuela I had a normal life, we never lacked anything and I was always under what was necessary and necessary, on
June 13 I emigrated to the United States, at the age of 14, leaving a life behind, family, friends, places, but in search of fulfilling a goal, a better future and playing professional soccer.
I emigrated together with my two younger brothers, Marcial Rojas (11) and Alfonso Rojas (9), also, accompanied by my dad and stepmother, the first month was hard, you come to something completely different, only with your family, that month I wanted to give back more than 1 time, every day I thought about if I had made a good decision, which was obvious, It is today, but at that time it was the most confusing thing in the world, and I have no doubt that just like me, for many that "first month" was the most difficult thing to emigrate.
I arrived just in June 2023, so we were on school vacation, I attended a summer school, in the same place where my next school would be, that day I was terrified of English, who would be there, he would make friends, if I was not going to adapt, I had many questions so as not to have the slightest notion of the answers to them, it was all unknown to me. There I met people who to this day are still close, as a family, without a doubt there began the process of adaptation, since you begin to form a new life, new circle, new routine, new friends, acquaintances, and above all, you begin to have a new family, in my personal opinion, in the USA, close friendships, They are considered family, or at least in my case, that I have a closed circle of friends and without a doubt we are a family, something that is not built from one day to the next, but people will always have a purpose in your
life, and you in theirs, you just don't have to be so closed to the positive entry of new people into your life.
Today I have been living here for more than a year and a half and I can say that it was the best decision I have made in my life, I have a life cast, I do what I like to do, I live as I like to live, and I am with whom I like to be, that's how I think life has to be, just the way YOU want it. There will always be hard moments, as in everything, the important thing is to always look for the PERSONAL solution, because things have to be done for oneself, to be good with ONE, not to please others, because at the end of the day the main family you have is yourself and no matter what happens that will always be like that, Moving forward when everything seems dark only makes you prove to yourself that you are there, for yourself, that you always get a solution to difficult moments, that everything always happens for a reason, no matter how hard it is, we will always be left with a positive lesson, and without a doubt, something better will always come
Jesus Emilio Rojas Arévalo
By Eric Ortiz
Solutions start with listening.
The other day, I met a Minneapolis fire inspections field operations manager who told me the city's fire department is understaffed
"I think it's because people don't want to serve their community the way they used to," said the man, who also served 22 years in the United States military with tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria.
"People are not as interested in giving back to the community or serving their community," he added. "Fire service is a trade. It also takes courage."
"What is a solution?" I asked.
"It starts in the home," he said. "We need to shift our values and priorities."
The conversation took place at the Community Connections Conference on Saturday, Feb 8 The annual free event connects residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods, and local government
This year featured over 250 booths from the City of Minneapolis and other community groups, workshops and community dialogues on important topics, performances from local artists, a free lunch, a scavenger hunt, and opportunities to connect with city leaders
The theme of the 2025 conference was “Participation is Power: Speak, Act, Grow.”
The Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation was one of those participants. We were there with youth from our Youth Community Journalism Institute and created a community newspaper with conference attendees.
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We can accomplish more when the whole community listens to each other and works together.
Wemetdozensofgreatpeopledoinggreatthingsin thecommunity.
Theconferencebroughttogethercommunity membersfromacrossthecitytocelebrateour communities,shareideas,andbuildconnections. Residentsandcityleadersinteracted,discussed challenges,andcelebratedneighborhood achievements.Informationwassharedinmultiple languages.
Hands-onworkshopsandskill-buildingsessions allowedpeopletogainknowledgeandresourcesto continuemakingadifference.Thegoalwasto empowerunderservedcommunitiesandamplify underrepresentedvoices.
Groundedinthebeliefthatallcommunitiesshould feelwelcomeandeveryoneshouldhaveachanceto influenceimportantdecisions,theconferencewasa hugesuccess.
Butitdidn'ttakelongtorevealthecitystillhassome disconnects.
OnMonday,Feb.10,ReverendJerryMcAfee,a longtimeanti-violenceactivistandcommunityleader innorthMinneapolis, calledouttheMinneapoliscity council duringapublicbudgetcommitteehearing focusedonviolencepreventionfunding.
Youth from the Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation's Youth Community Journalism Institute engage with a nonprofit leader from the Hmong community at the Community Connections Conference in Minneapolis. (Eric Ortiz)
You all havenottastedorsmelttheblood,"said McAfee,thefounderof 21Daysof Peace,acommunity violencepreventiongroup."Maybeyou all areinthese officessomuchthatthepersonal touch,thething that movedyou all togointotheseoffices,maybeyou all havelostthat.Ineedyou togetyourfireback forwhy you raninthefirstplace Andtakecareof theneedsof ourpeople Ishouldn'thavetocomehereandsay nothing Thediversity that'sonthisplaceshouldbe encompassing of everybody Butit'snot Andwe're being toyedandplayedwith I'm doing thefunerals I'm outthereontheblock Idon'tcomeseeyou all I justgottohopethatyou all will dothatwhichisright ButIkeep seeing you all doing stuff that'swrong."
Thecommentssetoff aweek of passionatedebate aboutpublicsafety inMinneapolis.
InsteadoflisteningtoRev.McAfee'simpassionedplea,somecitycouncilmembersattackedthe messenger. Theyclaimed"deaththreats"beforethefullcouncilmeetingonFeb.13,whenthecouncil votedtopostponeaproposaltomove$1.125millioningangviolenceinitiativedollarsfromthecityto HennepinCounty.Rev.McAfeethankedthecitycouncilonFacebookfortablingtheproposal.
CouncilmemberRobinWonsleyauthoredtheproposalbecauseofconcernswiththeNeighborhood SafetyDepartment.However,LuanaNelson-Brown,theformerdirectorofthecity'sNSD,whoresignedin Januarydueto"pressure"and"pushback"and"unnecessary…humiliationandharassmentonthe[city council]dais,inpublic,"saidhavingHennepinCountydelivertheservices"doesnothingbutcircumvent theentireRFP[requestforproposal]process."
Moreworkneedstobedone Whilethemurderratehasdroppednationwide,itwentupinMinneapolisin 2024,andcrimeandpublicsafetyremainmajorissuesinthecity Perhapsmosttroubling,younger teenagersandchildrenarecommittingmoreseriouscrimes
Youthneedmoreeducationalandeconomicopportunities.
Morecommunityconnectionscanbringthoseopportunities.
Morecommunityconnectionscan breakthecycleofviolence andtrauma.
Lotsofpeopleareoverworked.Lotsofplacesareunderstaffed. Wecanaccomplishmorewhenthewholecommunitylistensto eachotherandworkstogether.Wecanfillthegapsinthe communityandleadbyexampletoserveallcommunities. Theneedsoftheunderservedhavebeenignoredandunmetfor toolong.
It'stimetolisten,learn,andbuildcommunity.
It'stimeforcompassionandcommonsense.
It'stimeforsolutions.
Eric Ortiz lives in the Wedge with his family. He is executive director of the Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation, a national youth and community development nonprofit based in Minneapolis, and associate director of research
“From
Venezuela to the USA: A Journey of Dreams, Resilience, and New Beginnings”
Youth Community Journalists by Jesus Emilio Rojas Arévalo
Custom graphic created by Stacy BarnEs, Social Justice Graphics Designer
“Jesus’s story is fabulous. I absolutely love hearing about the emotions he was going through that first month in his own words. He is such a powerful young man. ” Stacy Barnes
Jesus Rojas and Stacy BarnEs at ALIGHT
EEPISODE8: EPISODE8: PISODE8:
WhyImmigrantsMatter:ACivilandHumanRightsIssue
TheFebruaryepisodeofYouthCommunityJournalism,titledWhyImmigrantsMatter,exploredhowwe cancreatefair,just,andhumanesolutionsforthemillionsofimmigrantsfacingchallengesintheUnited States Immigrationisnotjustapolicydebate itisacivilrightsandhumanrightsissue
Theroundtablefeatureddistinguishedguestsofferingpersonalstoriesandpracticaladvice:
MichelleRivero,Director,OfficeofImmigrantandRefugeeAffairs,CityofMinneapolis Dr.MiguelFiol,FrentedeAccióndeLatinosenMinnesota(FALM) VivianaSalazar,MinneapoliscommunityleaderandCommissioner,MinneapolisCommissiononCivil Rights
DanaAlcalá,DirectorofCommunityEngagement,RisenChristCatholicSchool
WatchHere: https://youtu.be/-qc5Q8s2EHg
Whilethechallengesareimmense,themessagewasclear-organize,empoweryouth,andbuildresilience. TheshowwasproducedliveonFriday,Feb.7,6-7p.m.CTatSPEAKMPLS,acommunitymediacenterin Minneapolis,andstreamedonFacebook
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StrongMindStrongBodyFoundation:https://strongmindstrongbodyorg/ YouthCommunityJournalismInstitute:https://formsgle/iwZTrsYvxYyfS2Pc6
ConversacionesdeSalud:https://issuucom/conversacionesdesalud OfficeofImmigrantandRefugeeAffairs,CityofMinneapolis: https://www2minneapolismngov/government/departments/ncr/immigrants-refugees/
FrentedeAccióndeLatinosenMinnesota(FALM): https://wwwfacebookcom/groups/453880521679723
MinneapolisCommissiononCivilRights: https://wwwminneapolismngov/government/boards-and-commissions/mccr/ RisenChristCatholicSchool:https://risenchristschool.org/
SPEAKMPLS:https://www.speakmpls.com/
Resumen del Episodio Programa del Viernes 7
Febrero: “Inmigración”
Ese dia me tocaba dirigir un programa acerca de la inmigración, que en cualquier momento sería un tema normal, pero hoy en dia, todos sabemos la dura situacion y actualidad que se está viviendo con respecto a este tema, sin duda una de las actividades mundiales mas relevantes e impactantes de lo que va de año, contaba con cinco invitados, todos ellos relacionados directa
o indirectamente con la inmigración, sabia que iba a ser uno de los episodios más importantes que he tenido, era un tema controversial actual, llegue temprano, 40 min antes, a los 10 minutos llegaron mis jefes, empezamos a hablar nuevamente acerca del show y de que nos iba a ir bien como siempre, el ambiente laboral que hay es increíble, confiamos en las habilidades de cada uno y esa confianza se transmite siempre, y en pre-grabación no es la excepción, minutos después comenzaron a llegar los invitados para el podcast/episodio, y de un momento a otro ya estaba sentado en el set de grabación junto con los invitados, comencé el episodio como siempre, presentandome y anunciando el tema a tratar, después anunciando a los invitados
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Fue uno de los episodios
más
necesarios y fructíferos que hemos grabado, lleno de energía positiva y diálogo importante.
presentes, durante el podcast se tocaron muchos aspectos importantes acerca de lo que se vive el dia de hoy con la inmigración en los Estados Unidos, 1 hora de grabacion, 1 hora de valioso contenido informativo y sobretodo todos coincidimos con una opinion “humana” acerca del tema, al finalizar, todos contentos y satisfechos con el episodio realizado, y yo por supuesto tambien, episodio y tema necesario totalmente, fructifero y positivo, para terminar recogi toda la “logistica” del set de grabacion, sin duda poder trabajar con todo esto es algo de lo que estoy agradecido, porque realmente es un ambiente muy positivo y sumativo, de los mejores podcast que hemos realizado.
Jesus Emilio Rojas Arévalo
That day I had to host a program about immigration, which at any time would be a normal topic, but today, we all know the difficult situation and current events that are being experienced regarding this topic, undoubtedly one of the most relevant and impactful global activities of the year so far, I had five guests, all of them directly or indirectly related to immigration, I knew it was going to be one of the most important episodes I have had, it was a current controversial topic, I arrived early, 40 minutes before, after 10 minutes my bosses arrived, we started talking again about the show and that we were going to do well as always, the work environment there is incredible, we trust in each other's skills and that confidence is always transmitted, and in pre-recording it is no exception, minutes later the guests for the podcast/episode began to arrive, and from one moment to another I was already sitting on the recording set with the guests, I started the episode as always, introducing myself and announcing the topic to be discussed, then Announcing the guests present, during the podcast many important aspects were touched upon about what is
This was one of the most necessary and fruitful episodes we've recorded, filled with positive energy and important dialogue. “ ”
experienced today with immigration in the United States, 1 hour of recording, 1 hour of valuable informative content and above all we all agreed on a “human” opinion about the subject, at the end, everyone was happy and satisfied with the episode made, and of course I was too, a totally necessary episode and subject, fruitful and positive, to finish I collected all the “logistics” of the recording set, without a doubt being able to work with all this is something I am grateful for, because it really is a very positive and summative environment, one of the best podcasts we have made.
Jesus Emilio Rojas Arévalo
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Ready to bring joy through nail design, Millie entered the facility armed with he tools, awesome spirit, and beautiful smi She gave Maria a renewed spark. We cou see that fleeting feeling of femininity wa over her. Renewing her energy, perhaps e back in he
The most joyous part of this visit was watching two polar opposite generations meld so easily. Deep in conversation, in the exchange of storytelling! Youth is our community’s superpower!!! Gracias Millie more bookings to
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“The Consultation” with Maria Vega Carreras
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Consejos por Jennifer Walter
La socióloga Jennifer Walter comparte observaciones sobre por qué tenemos la sensación de estar abrumados con tantas noticias relacionadas con las órdenes ejecutivas y acciones del presidente Donald Trump En resumen, nos advierte que el objetivo de los estrategas politicos es lograr que uno se sienta abrumado
1/ La avalancha de más de 70 órdenes ejecutivas en los primeros días de Trump ejemplifica la "doctrina del shock" de Naomi Klein: usar el caos y la crisis para impulsar cambios radicales mientras las personas están demasiado desorientadas para resistir eficazmente. Más que política básica esto es una explotación estratégica de los límites cognitivos.
2/ El teórico de los medios Marshal McLuhan advirtió que cuando los humanos enfrentan una sobrecarga de información, se vuelven pasivos y se desconectan Por eso, las órdenes ejecutivas de Trump emitidas en rápida sucesión crean un embotellamiento cognitivo, lo que hace casi imposible que los ciudadanos y los medios analicen a fondo cualquier política individual
Qué hacer ahora?
1/ Establece límites: elige dos o tres temas claves que te importen profundamente y enfoca tu atención allí. No puedes seguir todo, y eso es intencional. El impacto proviene de un enfoque sostenido, no de una conciencia dispersa.
2/ Infórmate de varias fuentes y expertos: encuentra analistas confiables que hagan el arduo trabajo de síntesis Busca a quienes expliquen patrones, no solo eventos
3/ Recuerda: sentirte abrumado es el objetivo. Cuando lo reconoces, recuperas algo de poder. Tómate descansos. Procesa. Esto es un maratón.
4/ Practica la calma: espera 48 horas antes de reaccionar ante nuevas políticas Lo urgente nubla lo importante Los primeros reportes a menudo carecen de contexto.
3/ La teoría de la agenda explica esta estrategia: cuando múltiples políticas importantes compiten simultáneamente por la atención, fragmentan el discurso público. Los medios tradicionales no pueden seguir el ritmo, lo que lleva a una cobertura superficial. El resultado: supervisión democrática debilitada y una reducción en la participación pública.
5/ Construye comunidad: comparte la carga cognitiva. Diferentes personas pueden seguir diferentes temas. La inteligencia colectiva supera la sobrecarga individual.
Recuerda: quieren que estés disperso. Tu enfoque es resistencia."
(Frente Acción Latine MN)
IINFORMATIONOVERLOAD NFORMATIONOVERLOAD
Advice shared by Jennifer Walter
Sociologist Jennifer Walter shares observations on why we feel overwhelmed with so much news related to President Donald Trump's executive orders and actions In short, he warns us that the goal of political strategists is to make one feel overwhelmed.
1/ The avalanche of more than 70 executive orders in Trump's early days exemplifies Naomi Klein's "shock doctrine": using chaos and crisis to push for radical change while people are too disoriented to resist effectively. More than basic politics, this is a strategic exploitation of cognitive limits.
2/ Media theorist Marshal McLuhan warned that when humans face information overload, they become passive and disengage That's why Trump's executive orders issued in quick succession create a cognitive bottleneck, making it nearly impossible for citizens and the media to thoroughly scrutinize any individual policy
3/ Agenda theory explains this strategy: when multiple major policies compete simultaneously for attention, they fragment public discourse. Traditional media can't keep up, leading to superficial coverage
What to do now?
Set boundaries: choose two or three key topics that matter deeply to you and focus your attention there You can't follow everything, and that's intentional. The impact comes from a sustained approach, not a scattered consciousness.
Inform yourself from various sources and experts: find reliable analysts who do the hard work of synthesis. Look for those who explain patterns, not just events
Remember: feeling overwhelmed is the goal. When you recognize it, you regain some power. Take breaks. Processes. This is a marathon.
Practice calm: wait 48 hours before reacting to new policies The urgent clouds the important Early reports often lack context.
Build community: share the cognitive load. Different people may follow different topics Collective intelligence overcomes individual overload
Remember: they want you to be scattered. Your focus is resistance.
Historical Context of The Chrysalis
Since1898,PuertoRicohasundergonetransformationsthat haveshapeditsidentity,economy,andstandardofliving.
FollowingtheSpanish-AmericanWar,theU.S.annexed PuertoRico,imposingpoliciesthatprofoundlyimpactedthe island’spolitical,economic,andsocialtrajectories.The JonesActof1917grantedU.S.citizenshiptoPuertoRicans yetdeniedthemfullpoliticalrepresentation,fueling nationalistresistance Inthe1930sand1950s,theNationalist Party,ledbyPedroAlbizuCampos,soughtindependence, culminatinginuprisingssuchasthe1950JayuyaandSan JuanRevoltsandthe1954attackontheU.S.Congressby PuertoRicanmovementsthatfacedseveresuppression.
By Miguel Fiol & Joe Moses
The mid-20th century saw an economic shift under Operation Bootstrap, promoting industrialization through U.S. tax incentives, leading to the rise, from IRS Rule 936, of American pharmaceutical companies on the island. By the 1970s, Puerto Rico became a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing, yet these industries often benefited multinational corporations more than local workers, contributing to economic dependency. During the 1980s AIDS crisis, pharmaceutical companies in Puerto Rico prioritized the sale of these drugs in wealthier U.S. markets rather than making them widely available to Puerto Ricans, exacerbating health disparities on the island.
Since the period of The Chrysalis, gentrification (Law 2022) has further strained Puerto Rico’s economy and social fabric, particularly in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Wealthy investors and mainland Americans have purchased properties, driving up housing costs and displacing 10-15 % of Puerto Ricans. Despite these hardships, Puerto Ricans continue to assert their cultural and ethnic identity, balancing resistance, adaptation, and calls for self-determination. The independence movement, though weakened by U.S. policies and economic realities, remains a key part of Puerto Rico’s historical narrative, shaping its ongoing struggle for sovereignty and social equity.
Most recently, Bad Bunny has drawn attention to social, political, and economic issues affecting Puerto Ricans. In 2019, he protested with other popular artists to demand the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló after leaked chats revealed corruption and offensive remarks. In his 2022 music video for El Apagón, he criticized the displacement of Puerto Ricans by wealthy investors and U.S. expatriates who exploit tax incentives In a more recent video “Debi haber tomado mas fotos” he has hit the same issues with renewed force and in the face of President Trump's degrading statements.
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Bad Bunny - 2019
In lyrics and interviews, he has called out U.S. policies that maintain Puerto Rico’s economic dependency and criticized industries that exploit the island’s labor and resources while providing little long-term benefit to Puerto Ricans. He has publicly supported LGBTQ+ rights in a conservative Latin music industry, paying tribute on late-night TV to Alexa Negrón Luciano, a transgender woman murdered in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico’s nationhood, like Native Americans, Hawaiian, and many other remaining colonies, is being brutally threatened by colonialism, outside controls by capitalism, gentrification with loss of our only resources our ancestors' land and the loss of its little autonomy by an imperial US imposed Junta The independence movement had a big gain in the recent vote; the US president’s insults are chastised, the people on the island and diaspora are waking up and have found their power in their streets and popular voices articulate it in music and sports. The flag is seen everywhere and there is a feeling that finally, Boricuas have woken up: “Boricua despierta, defiende lo tuyo.”
At the time of the play (1990) these issues flare up due to the AIDS epidemic exposing the wounds: denial by American companies of life-saving drugs as an affront to Puerto Ricans who gave their lives in Vietnam and other Wars without power to vote in Congress.
A family, a microcosm of this national crisis, struggles with these issues, and their inner conflicts are a reflection of the outside world crumbling even though grandparents return to intervene. The national tragedy of HIV infection hits home when Jose, Raul's best friend, falls ill without access to adequate medical care. Jose’s condition reinforces the island’s dependency on outside interests and the need for the rise of a new Nationalism.
The family survives its multiple conflicts as a unit or chrysalis by embracing what truly holds them together national pride, the flag, the Patria (Francisco’s true identity), and their common ancestors. The Chrysalis promises the rebirth of the nation after the internal construction of nationhood The play also represents the will of the Puerto Ricans to survive and the determination that above all, nationhood is the force that binds them most.
TIMELINE TIMELINE
1898 – U.S. annexes Puerto Rico
1917 – Jones Act grants U.S. citizenship without full rights
1950 – Nationalist uprisings (Jayuya & San Juan revolts)
1970s – Rise of pharmaceutical companies under IRS Rule 936
1980s – AIDS crisis and lack of healthcare for Puerto Ricans
2017 – Hurricane María devastates Puerto Rico, leading to gentrification
2019 – Bad Bunny joins protests to remove Governor Rosselló
2022-2024 – Continued activism through music and cultural movements
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Si quieres leer este capítulo completo. Puede ir a www.sunnylovellc.com y solicitar una copia firmada personalmente.
¡La vida es tan increíble como cada uno de ustedes lo es!
By Dr. Mary Whitney
With our world drastically changing daily I am sharing Chapter Two of my fourth book with you The title is “A Speech to Remember, but it’s All Lessons Learned ”
First of all I would like to say it is a pleasure to be here with you all on this journey. It’s pleasant that we awakened in our right minds, with so many budget cuts. That is at least for now many of us who still have roofs over our heads, while so many others do not.
The topic I chose for today’s session is “What Makes You Tick” and some might be wondering what that might mean. I will share with you why I chose to go that way I learned a long time ago as a mother of five children we create our own reasons for living this life and we live around them
Often I told myself it was OK that my man did not act as I had planned I believed sometimes he just didn’t understand his actions were getting out of hand But what made him tick did not always stay on the same playing field as I myself had landed upon Oftentimes we want to be in control of what goes on in our relationships, but when things do not go our way we become ruffled Then we would wonder why they started acting strange But step back for a moment and grab hold of a loose tongue for it stirred up the wrath we were caught up within
But a quiet mouth gives us rule over the battle, and this I have learned through many years of experience Most of my life I was always the one in control because I was raising four young men and a daughter I used to tell them I put my pants on the same way as they (the boys did) but mine were bigger because I was mom, and I even told them they would never outgrow me And still to this day, they are very respectful to all they come in contact with That is when the world allows them to be that way
I have learned that our children have established a pattern for their beliefs, their grief’s, and their pains by the age of five years old. If by this time they are embracing fear instead of facing up to it or owning it, this way of life will be what makes them tick.
If you would like to read this whole chapter. You can go to www.sunnylovellc.com and order a personally signed copy of your own.
Life is as amazing as every one of you are!
Dr.MiguelFiol
Save a date for The Chrysalis, by our Minnesota Puerto Rican patriarch Dr. Miguel Fiol.
Directed by Joe Moses
Dates: May 30, 31, June 1
Location: Mixed Blood Theater, Minneapolis https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-chrysalis-at-mixed-blood-theater
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LA LUZ QUE NINGUNA OSCURIDAD PUEDE EXTINGUIR
N C O N T
Para aquellos que se sienten asustados, invisibles o impotentes: No están solos. Su lucha importa.
IEn tiempos cuando el miedo parece gobernar, es fácil creer que el mal es imparable. Pero ¿y si el mal no es un monstruo que derrotar, sino simplemente la ausencia del valor para preocuparse por los demás? ¿Y si la respuesta no está en luchar contra la oscuridad, sino en convertirse en luz?
Cuando las familias enfrentan la separación y las comunidades viven con miedo, es natural sentirse abrumado. Muchos están experimentando realidades dolorosas: padres separados de sus hijos, personas enviadas a países desconocidos y la constante ansiedad de la incertidumbre. Estas son vidas reales, familias reales, historias reales.
El Mal No Es una Fuerza - Es un Vacío
El mal no es una fuerza cósmica; es la ausencia de empatía. Prospera cuando vemos a los demás como obstáculos, valoramos la comodidad sobre la compasión y dejamos que el miedo silencie el valor. Combatir el vacío con negatividad solo lo profundiza
Como la oscuridad, el mal se desvanece en la luz - bondad, comprensión y humanidad compartida. Esta luz es el Amor - no como un sentimiento, sino como acción Manifestado a través de la paciencia, la bondad, la generosidad y el enfrentamiento al sufrimiento, el Amor trae la fuerza para proteger, cuidar y perseverar.
Cuando las deportaciones separan familias, los líderes alaban a dictadores o las políticas arrebatan la dignidad, vemos este vacío. Estas acciones son miedo disfrazado de poder miedo a perder el control, al cambio y a ver la belleza en todos.
Entender esto significa que el cambio es posible. Como la oscuridad es la ausencia de luz, los desafíos surgen de la falta de empatía, comprensión y conexión Nuestras acciones, como encender una lámpara, pueden transformar la realidad.
Las Sombras Que Enfrentamos
Las cifras son asombrosas:
Más de 1 millón de inmigrantes han perdido protecciones bajo el Estatus de Protección Temporal. Las deportaciones han alcanzado un máximo de 10 años, costando $88 mil millones anuales en daño económico y sufrimiento humano incalculable. Los líderes amenazan con represalias, socavan la democracia y abandonan a los aliados globales. Estos números representan padres separados de sus hijos, vecinos viviendo en las sombras y comunidades destrozadas por el miedo Esto no es inevitable; es el resultado de eleccionesdeshumanizar, priorizar la política sobre las personas y dejar que el miedo eclipse la humanidad compartida
Cómo Gana la Luz
La oscuridad no puede expulsar a la oscuridad Solo la luz puede Cada vez que elegimos el amor sobre el miedo, reducimos el vacío
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El Amor como Plan de Acción
Esta luz, la fuerza transformadora necesaria, es el poder de los actos cotidianos de bondad:
Escucha con paciencia: Toma tiempo para realmente oír las historias de otros.
Muestra bondad: Acércate para ofrecer apoyo.
Abraza la humildad: Ninguno de nosotros tiene todas las respuestas.
Mantén la esperanza: Sigue avanzando incluso cuando el cambio parece lejano.
Ama activamente: Permanece junto a los demás incluso cuando es difícil.
Tú Eres la Luz
Esto no es ignorar la oscuridad. Incluso la chispa más pequeña puede atravesarla. Cada vez que:
Eliges el valor sobre la comodidad
Ves a una persona en lugar de un "problema"
Te mantienes junto a aquellos que son objetivos ...añades a la luz.
El camino es largo, pero no lo recorres solo. A través de cocinas, tribunales y protestas, otros también están eligiendo el amor. Juntos, creamos una fuerza que ninguna política puede desmantelar y ningún miedo puede extinguir
Estos pasos no se tratan de grandes gestos, sino de las pequeñas y consistentes elecciones que hacemos cada día. Cuando elegimos el amor sobre el miedo, creamos ondas que transforman nuestras comunidades y el mundo.
Al final, el amor gana - no porque sea ingenuo, sino porque es implacable.
Sé implacable.
THE LIGHT THAT NO DARKNESS CAN EXTINGUISH
To those feeling afraid, unseen, or powerless: You are not alone. Your struggle matters.
In times when fear seems to rule, it's easy to believe that evil is unstoppable. But what if evil is not a monster to defeat, but simply the absence of the courage to care? What if the answer lies not in fighting darkness, but in becoming the light?
When families face separation and communities live in fear, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Many are experiencing painful realities - parents separated from children, people sent to unfamiliar countries, and constant anxiety of uncertainty. These are real lives, real families, real stories.
Evil Is Not a Force - It’s a Void
Evil isn't a cosmic force; it's the absence of empathy. It thrives when we see others as obstacles, value comfort over compassion, and let fear silence courage. Fighting emptiness with negativity only deepens the void.
Like darkness, evil vanishes in light - kindness, understanding, and shared humanity. This light is Love - not as a feeling, but as action. Shown through patience, kindness, generosity, and facing suffering, Love brings strength to protect, care, and persevere.
When deportations tear families apart, leaders praise dictators, or policies strip dignity, we see this void. These actions are fear disguised as power—fear of losing control, change, and seeing the beauty in everyone.
Understanding this means change is possible. As darkness is the absence of light, challenges stem from lack of empathy, understanding, and connection. Our actions, like turning on a lamp, can transform reality.
The Shadows We Face
The numbers are staggering:
Over 1 million immigrants have lost protections under Temporary Protected Status
Deportations have reached a 10-year high, costing $88 billion annually in economic damage and immeasurable human suffering.
Leaders threaten retribution, undermine democracy, and abandon global allies
These numbers represent parents separated from children, neighbors living in shadows, and communities shattered by fear. This isn't inevitable; it's the result of choices - to dehumanize, prioritize politics over people, and let fear eclipse shared humanity.
How Light Wins
Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can. Every time we choose love over fear, we chip away at the void.
Reclaim Your Power
You are not powerless. Even small acts of love are revolutionary: Protect one another: Provide shelter, legal aid, or childcare for those at risk. Amplify voices: Share stories of resilience to remind the world of our shared humanity. Use your skills: Teachers, lawyers, artists, healthcare - your talents are tools for justice. Act locally: Support community businesses, vote in local elections, attend town halls. Create sanctuary: Churches, schools, and neighborhoods can become spaces of safety and belonging.
Find Your Center
This light, the needed transformative force, is the power of everyday acts of kindness:
Listen with patience: Take time to truly hear others' stories. Show kindness: Reach out to offer support. Embrace humility: None of us have all the answers. Hold onto hope: Keep moving forward even when change seems far away. Love actively: Stand with one another even when it’s hard.
Love as a Blueprint
Love is not passive. It is active:
Organize: Partner with groups like United We Dream or Alight. Document injustices: Safely record rights violations to hold systems accountable. Practice radical kindness: Check on a neighbor, mentor a child, defend someone targeted. When leaders threaten authoritarianism, we respond with democracy. When others build walls, we build bridges.
You Are the Light
This is not ignoring the darkness. Even the smallest spark can pierce it. Every time you:
Choose courage over comfort
See a person instead of a “problem” Stand with those who are targeted …you add to the light.
The road is long, but you do not walk it alone. Across kitchens, courtrooms, and protests, others are choosing love too. Together, we create a force no policy can dismantle and no fear can extinguish
These steps are not about grand gestures, but about the small, consistent choices we make every day. When we choose love over fear, we create ripples that transform our communities and world.
In the end, love wins - not because it is naive, because it is relentless.
Be relentless.
DOTS & BOXES
ómo Jugar:
Los jugadores se turnan para dibujar una sola línea entre dos puntos adyacentes (ya sea horizontal o verticalmente).
El objetivo es completar cuadrados (cajas) dibujando el cuarto lado.
Cuando un jugador completa una caja, la marca con sus iniciales o color y obtiene otro turno.
El juego continúa hasta que se completen todas las cajas posibles.
El jugador con la mayor cantidad de cajas completadas al final gana.
onsejos de Estrategia:
Intenta evitar darle a tu oponente la oportunidad de completar una caja.
Obliga a tu oponente a una posición donde tenga que darte múltiples cajas.
Presta atención a las cadenas largas de cajas, ¡pueden cambiar rápidamente el resultado del juego!
DOTS & BOXES
ow to Play:
Players take turns drawing a single line between two adjacent dots (either horizontally or vertically). The goal is to complete squares (boxes) by drawing the fourth side.
When a player completes a box, they mark it with their initials or color and get another turn. The game continues until all possible boxes are completed.
The player with the most completed boxes at the end wins.
rategy Tips:
Try to avoid giving your opponent the chance to complete a box.
Force your opponent into a position where they must give you multiple boxes.
Pay attention to long chains of boxes these can quickly shift the game's outcome!
DOTS & BOXES
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If you witness ICE activity such If you witness ICE activity such If you witness ICE activity such as a raid or arrest... as a raid or arrest... as a raid or arrest...
Tienes el derecho de tomar videos, fotos y documentación escrita.
Reporta la redada a United We Dream: llama al 1-844-363-1423 o envía un mensaje de texto al 877877
You have the right to take videos, photos, and written documentation.
Report the raid to United We Dream: call 1-844-363-1423 or text 877877
Fuentes y Referencias
(Sources & References)
ShowUsTheSolutions
https://www.mnfirefighters.com/MinneapolisFD.htm
https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/ncr/inclusive-community-engagement/connectionsconference/ https://strongmindstrongbody.org https://forms.gle/ZoAuqGY16RDNADsK7
https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-council-member-accuses-pastor-making-threats-after-disruption https://www.facebook.com/21DaysofPeaceMN/ https://www.startribune.com/jerry-mcafee-violence-interrupter-minneapolis-threats/601221591 https://www.facebook.com/jerry.mcafee.5/videos/1155995055971388 https://www.swconnector.com/stories/council-members-threatened-at-budget-hearing,97440 https://www.youtube.com/live/5gQTddill9A?si=zO1UZNdqqz5gxlpG https://www.facebook.com/jerry.mcafee.5/posts/pfbid0DovT7xTKfx4BjjdHsTXy2dUbXrALWtdsTFWqVCEosjw9ZqKDG2R 9k1w6KbkXSrQ1l
https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-outlines-enhanced-policies-oversight-violence-prevention-programs https://www.startribune.com/luana-nelson-brown-minneapolis-neighborhood-safety-resigns/601208889 https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/government-data/datasource/crime-dashboard/ https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/violent-crime-in-twin-cities-was-down-overall-in-2024-but-issue-of-juvenilecrime-persists/
https://www.swconnector.com/stories/public-safety-starts-with-accountability,4766
InformationOverload/ObrecargadeInformación
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/how-many-executive-orders-has-trump-signed-2025-first-month/6157457/ https://www.facebook.com/nowthisimpact/videos/a-sociologists-plan-to-fight-trumps-chaos/586296207520465/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2821986477923980/posts/8997281593727740/ https://www.planetrans.org/2025/01/dissecting-trumps-shock-and-awe.html
HistoricalContextofTheChrysalis
https://history.house.gov/Exhibitions-and-Publications/HAIC/Historical-Essays/Separate-Interests/Puerto-Rico/ https://nacla.org/article/puerto-rico%27s-pharmaceutical-fix
https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/how-hurricane-maria-exposed-puerto-ricos-colonial-boom-and-bust https://www.forbes.com/sites/andreabossi/2019/12/26/how-bad-bunny-influenced-puerto-ricos-2019-movementricky-renuncia/ https://www.latintimes.com/bad-bunny-latest-video-ramps-calls-against-puerto-rico-displacements-injustice-527228 https://time.com/7204771/bad-bunny-debi-tirar-mas-fotos-interview-2025/
TheLightThatNoDarknessCanExtinguish LaLuzQueNingunaOscuridadPuedeExtinguir
https://apnews.com/article/haiti-trump-homeland-security-temporary-status-immigration8fafbf744d0cdbeffb58be73fb0a8879
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Roberto Camacho, Jr (5/27/1959 - 10/28/2023)
Maria Evelyn Camacho (3/16/1957 - 9/25/2023)
Luis Mario Robles, Jr. (6/26/1950 - 1/25/2013)
Dedicamos esta edición de Conversaciones de Salud a su memoria - Tres vidas entrelazadas por amor, resiliencia y una presencia eterna que aún nos guía. (We dedicate this edition of Conversaciones de Salud to their memory - Three lives intertwined by love, resilience, and an enduring presence that continues to guide us.)
Sus caminos estuvieron marcados por sacrificio, fortaleza y un profundo lazo con la familia y la comunidad.
(Their journeys were marked by sacrifice, strength, and a profound connection to family and community.)
Aunque ya no estén físicamente, su espíritu vive en nuestras acciones, nuestros sueños y en estas páginas. (Though they are no longer with us in body, their spirit remains in our actions, our dreams, and these pages.)
Esta edición es un homenaje no solo a su memoria, sino al amor y la fuerza que dejaron en quienes los amaron.
(This edition is a tribute not just to their memory, but to the love and strength they instilled in those they left behind.)
Que su luz siga brillando / May their light continue to shine
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