Bernie Sanders Represents Real Hope for Puerto Rico

Huffington Post

Adrian Brito


If you are Puerto Rican, whether you live in the continental U.S or in
the island, you are probably paying close attention to the Democratic
primaries. If you haven’t, now it’s very important that you do. Why?
Because one of the candidates just released the most comprehensive
and detailed plan on Puerto Rico so far in the race for the White House.
That candidate is Bernie Sanders.

Senator Bernie Sanders, the underestimated underdog turned serious
contender for the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party, just
released an impressive plan to address not one, but virtually all of the
Puerto Rico’s main issues. Sanders’ Plan for Puerto Rico is so wide-
ranging and complete that some could say it’s unprecedented for a
presidential hopeful...[CONTINUE READING]

Being Puerto Rican Outside of the Island

Tatiana K. Tenreyro

Huffington Post

After studying abroad in England for 10 months, I recently moved back
to Maryland to finish my senior year of college. While I'm glad to be back
to finish my final year of college, I can't help but dread the unavoidable ig-
norance expressed towards my ethnic background.

I grew up in Puerto Rico in a bilingual household to a Cuban father and a
half-American mother. Although I grew up in the island, my life consisted
on a melting pot of cultures. I personally felt more in touch with American
culture, since I related more to American pop culture, literature, music, and
other aspects.I always thought I would be able to fit in well if  I moved to
the States for college, considering my identity with the culture and my up-
bringing.

However, I was treated as an outsider. During my first week of classes, I had
a short writing assignment due for my English...[CONTINUE READING]