Celebrating July 4th …. “Happy Independence Day Puerto Rico? …. NOT”!!

~~July 5, 2016~~ 

MAN IS ESSENTIALLY FREE

I remember, as I was grwoing up, I went to a private Catholic school administered/run by Americna nuns and priests.

It was ranked as one of the best schools in Puerto Rico.

I thank them for all the education I received from kindegarten to the day I graduated in 1968.

One of the main things that we learned was about the importance of the 4th of July, the day where the United States celebrated their indepence from England.

They called it “America’s birthday”.

I do find it unacceptable that I didn’t really learn about the “real history” of Puerto Rico, my place of birth.

I’m learning that on my own at this stage of my life.

The picture that has emerged, as I study, is the sad and current reality of the Island.

I know better now.

Please, take a look and learn.

Thank you!

HortyRex©

~~Story about the Puerto Rican flag on Lady Liberty~

While many may think this image has been altered, it was not. This is an actual photo taken on October 25, 1977 when a group of unarmed Puerto Rican activists gathered to protest demanding the release of Puerto Rican Nationalist prisoners.

This was an act of symbolism illustrating their hopes of freedom and independence in putting an end to the discrimination that Puerto Ricans were enduring.

On November 5, 2000, Puerto Rican activist, Alberto de Jesús Mercado, better known as Tito Kayak, along with five other protesters went to the top of the Statue of Liberty in New York City where he bravely placed the Puerto Rican flag on the statue’s crown.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

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HortyRex©

~~GALLERY~~

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~~RELATED~~

This 4th of July – the Prophecies of Pedro Albizu Campos

https://hrexach.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/this-4th-of-july-the-prophecies-of-pedro-albizu-campos/

Tito Kayak and Juan Bobo

https://hrexach.wordpress.com/2016/07/01/tito-kayak-and-juan-bobo/

~BOTH REFERENCES FROM~

War Against All Puerto Ricans Blog

https://waragainstallpuertoricans.com/blog/

~~Happy Independence Day Puerto Rico?~~

teleSUR English

~~Published on Jul 4, 2016~~

As the U.S. celebrates its Independence Day, here’s a little reminder about just how much “independence” it’s given to Puerto Rico.

We ALL are ONE!!

Stand Up for Puerto Rico

https://www.facebook.com/standupforpuertorico/?fref=ts

A Puerto Rican Moment …. “It Happens …. PR’s Current Reality …. Beyond Sad”!!

~~June 9, 2016~~ 

PUERTO RICO’S CURRENT REALITY

Schools in Puerto Rico have been closing down due to the debt crisis, but hedge fund managers like Mark Brodsky continue to take advantage of the situation. Urge elected officials to put the lives of Puerto Ricans above interests of hedge funds.

Sign the petition at http://bit.ly/puerto-rico-debt

TELL CONGRESS: “PROMESA” ONLY BREAKS PROMISES!

Puerto Rico needs action in Washington that respects local authority, fairly restructures the debt, puts people over hedge fund profits, and protects the environment.

We are counting on our elected officials to promote shared prosperity, not austerity for Puerto Rico.

~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~

Brave New Films

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We ALL are ONE!! 

To start the day …. “Thank you again …. Lin-Manuel Miranda”!!

~~April 26, 2016~~ 

LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA

Lin-Manuel Miranda, joins Congressional Democrats at a news conference to announce a new push to address the humanitarian and economic crisis in Puerto Rico

I have found a new hero, I have found a new man to admire.

I first heard about Lin-Manuel when he appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s late night show.

His ability with words and music immediately grabbed me.

Then I learned more about his Broadway his show “Hamilton”.

He’s a source of pride for the Puerto Rican people.

However, why is he my hero now?

Many of you may know that Puerto Rico is going through and experience very tough times.

You may have heard that Puerto Rico isn’t able to pay its billionaire debt.

However, there’s so much more to the situation than that.

Those who have followed this blog may know that the situation is partly because of the political limbo in which Puerto Rico has been since becoming a territory/colony of the USA.

The only Puerto Rican “celebrity voice” who has come out, loud and clear, making a case to help Puerto Rico get back on its feet has been Lin-Manuel.

This past week he visited John Oliver and did an awesome job in spreading this message.

It’s gone viral!!

A Facebook page has posted his intervention with Spanish subtitles as a public service for Puerto Ricans to better understand his message.

“Ante lo viral que se ha tornado la intervención de Lin-Manuel Miranda en el programa de John Oliver, hemos subtitulado su contenido en español para el consumo de todos los puertorriqueños como un servicio público.”

I’m including a short video where Lin-Manuel explains.

Please, take a look!

HortyRex©

~~RELATED~~ 

https://hrexach.wordpress.com/2016/04/25/to-start-the-day-thank-you-john-oliver-thank-you-lin-manuel-miranda/

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HortyRex©

~~GALLERY~~

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Calls On Congress For Puerto Rico Support

MSNBC

Published on Mar 15, 2016

“Hamilton” star and composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, joins Congressional Democrats at a news conference to announce a new push to address the humanitarian and economic crisis in Puerto Rico.

We ALL are ONE!!