Events

Trip Info Meeting: Community Resilience & Social Justice in Puerto Rico

October 30, 2018 4 – 4 p.m.

Solidarity and Social Justice Retreat

Travel Dates: May 13-20, 2019

Participants will learn about:

The economic, political and social structures that perpetuate structural violence to Puerto Ricans
Social and political activism among Puerto Rican leaders to combat colonial and economic policies
Learn about the importance of mangroves to Puerto Rico and the world’s ecosystems
Student subsidized cost: $600.00

Sponsored by the Division for Diversity and Inclusion

As Puerto Ricans, with the help of other Americans (and people from all over the world) continue to rebuild their economy today, the question remains, ”what type of society do Puerto Ricans want to become, and who is Puerto Rico for?” ~ Carmen Yulin Cruz, Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico

 Trip Info Meeting: Community Resilience & Social Justice in Puerto Rico