Puerto Rico in the World
Betrayal in the Barrio: Rafael Marrero and FBI Repression against Chicago’s Puerto Rican Independence Movement
by the National Boricua Human Rights Network
Leáse la versión en español aquí.
INTRODUCTION
The FBI has a long and sordid history of political repression. Employing a...
THE FREEDOM CAMPAIGNS (1976-2010)
¡Se asoma la victoria!
Perdón presidencial: una victoria agridulce agosto 1999 El miércoles 11 de agosto el Presidente Bill Clinton se vió forzado a firmar una orden extendiendo el perdón...
The Picture of Happiness!
Avelino González Claudio, released to a halfway home in the San Juan area last Thursday, with his son, Juan Antonio González Pedrosa. On behalf...
Avelino Gonzalez Claudio Returns To Puerto Rico
Avelino González Claudio was greeted by dozens of supporters Thursday, Dec 6th, as he arrived home to finish serving a prison sentence. Avelino eluded the...
In Honor of the Grito de Jayuya
Reading Our History
The Spirit of Lares (1978)
As a tribute to that particular historical moment, to Juan Antonio Corretjer, and to that day of national reaffirmation and re-commitment, the Grito de...
Resources
Puerto Rico in Crisis: Government Workers Battle Neoliberal Reform
by Yarimar Bonilla and Rafael A. Boglio Martínez
January 5, 2010 On October 15 a one-day general strike paralyzed Puerto Rico’s political and economic capital of...
Fundación OLR-Libertá
The Restoration of the Foundation’s Future Headquarters in Rio Piedras
RIO PIEDRAS: In mid-2018, Oscar began conversations with residents in different communities in Río Piedras about the potential for a solid redevelopment project. Because...
Foundation information
DONATION ADDRESS: Fundación OLR-Libertá 417 Myrtle Ave, Ste 68, Brooklyn NY 11205PAYPAL: olr_ftdn@ boricuahumanrights.orgCORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS: Fundación OLR-Libertá 867 Calle Domingo Cabrera, Rio Piedras, Puerto...
Foundation Objectives:
Maximize the development of human resources, appreciation of the potential for self-sufficiency and beauty that exists in Puerto Rico; liaison with other community organizations...
Fundraising Priorities and Volunteer Opportunities
The Foundation seeks donations for the following: Rooftop Solar Panels $18,000.00
Water recycling system $10,000.00
Paint exterior/interior $3,000.00
Kitchen cabinets and equipment $18,000.00
Polishing of floors $5,520.00
Office equipment and...
Oscar's Journey
Biographical facts & Artists Statement for Carlos Alberto Torres
“When I paint I feel alive; and when I finish a painting it's as if I've reached a mountain top. When I give it...
Two generations: Memories of a Niece
by María Rejdukowski Torres For 26 years, I have been visiting my uncle, Carlos Alberto Torres, in prison, and his strength, dedication, intelligence, and creativity...
POWER /ART /PRISON
by Elizam Escobar Prison reconfirms the great importance of art in our lives, not only to move the struggle for social and political change forward,...
Our Puerto Rican Prisoners of War and Their Art
by Juan Sánchez Art is a multitude of things truly beautiful. Art is life-affirming, celebrative, and uplifting. Art reveals the wonder, the revelation, and the...