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La borinqueña

In what ways La borinqueña addresses the absence of representation in Comic Books? 

 

*Representation

1. the act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or a community.

2. the portrayal of someone, a community or an ethnic group in a particular way.

 

Celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage 

https://youtu.be/RskcxRSmmEg 

 

1. Back and Forth Migration

 

.Circular Migration between Puerto Rico and the US; Back-and-forth movement; Move as a temporary measure for economic survival and or studies.

 

2. Indigenous & African Heritage  

 

.Tainos incorporated women into many of their rituals and activities; Taino religion was focused on worshipping nature and atmospheric phenomena

 

.African Heritage is evident in music, dance, literature, visual arts, typical foods, vocabulary, and festivities 

 

Bomba

https://youtu.be/NmMlEBTC65U

 

https://youtu.be/vFuj1-iFosw

 

3. Body Positive Movement (thebodypositive.org)

 

The movement aims to inspire youth and adults to value their health, unique beauty, and identity so that they can use their vital resources of time, energy, and intellect to make positive changes in their lives, their communities and the world. 

 

4. Environmental Justice (nrdc.org)

 

"Environmental justice is a part of the struggle to improve and maintain a clean and healthful environment, especially for those who have traditionally lived, worked and played closest to the sources of pollution, or in underserved spaces." 

 

 

Small Canvas Workshop: Channeling Basquiat (Second Day: Painting)

 

1. Add acrylic colors. Use (and share) brushes according to the type of line you want to make.  Focus on your main drawing first and then add elements to the background.

 

*If you need to adapt your sketch feel free to do so 

 

2. When done, please help cleaning your area.

 

Be bold and messy if you want. Art is for everybody. There are no mistakes in art.

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