Boricua in Texas: Devastation in Haiti

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

My thoughts are with the people of Haiti, affected by yesterday's earthquake.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/8455774.stm

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/01/13/world/20100113-HAITI_index.html

This blog post lists several organizations providing relief:
http://itsjustlight.com/?page_id=777

What is a boricua?

Puerto Ricans often proudly identify themselves as Boricua, from the Taíno word Boriken, to illustrate their recognition of their Taíno heritage. The word Boriken, which translates to "the great land of the valiant and noble Lord", was used by the original Taíno Indian population to refer to the island of Puerto Rico before the arrival of the Spanish. The use of the word Boricua has been popularized in the island and abroad by descendents of Puerto Rico heritage, commonly using the phrase, "Yo soy Boricua" ("I am Boricua", or "I am Puerto Rican") to identify themselves as Puerto Ricans.

Source: Wikipedia

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Devastation in Haiti

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