A Puerto Rican DNA conundrum. I am often asked what am I. I’ll go ahead and give you my answer, I’m all three. Earlier this week I was asked if I was Spanish or Native American. This is a question that I get asked often. Hence, no one ever asks ifRead More →
‘Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly? -Frida Kahlo I’m excited to feature for Women’s History Month the children’s book, Frida, Queen of the Canvas by author Claire Tomkinson and illustrator Denise Muzzio. Disclosure: I was gifted a copy of this book for theRead More →
Here at Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes, we’ve had many fun Easter crafts and Spanish activities! Here’s a round-up of what we’ve done. One of my son’s favorite Easter books in Spanish “La Historia de la resurrección de Jesús” a simple adaptation of the resurrection of Jesus andRead More →
Discover the diverse blend of the Puerto Rican ancestry of indigenous Taínos, Africans, and Spanish heritage that defines our racial makeup. Puerto Rican Ancestry Puerto Ricans are a beautiful mix of indigenous Taínos, Africans, and Spanish ancestry; and they come in all shades and skin tones. So it’s hard toRead More →
For as long as I can remember I’ve been wanting to buy the ICePé.cómics. So I made it a mission to go to the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña bookstore during our last trip to Puerto Rico. Oh boy! Was I in luck! They had all 16 editions available. Initially, IRead More →
Black Bible characters is something that is not often talked about. So, a few years ago when we visited the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Asheville, North Carolina I was pleasantly surprised by a display they had of Black characters in the Bible. We attended Mass service and afterward wanderedRead More →