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Rescued Materials
These materials were all that remained of the structure of the Artesanías Castor Ayala in Loíza, Puerto Rico after Hurricane María destroyed the artisan shop and took the roof of the family home.
Repairing the Dam at Lake Guajataca
Construction crews working to drain Lake Guajataca and repair the dam, after a breach caused by damage during Hurricane María. One overspilll for the water being drained from the dam is also visible in this photograph.
Renacimiento
This theater in Arroyo, Puerto Rico is where the Panel of Elders, Witnesses & Descendants of Old-Style Bomba was held.
Removing Organic Matter
Immediately after the storm, residents throughout the island formed volunteer crews and work brigades throughout the island which cleared roads in the post-María relief and recover efforts. These roads were cleared, with the vegetative debris piled…
Remembering Those Who Are Not With Us
Some of these people have left this world but they are here to stay through documentation.
Relief, Renewal, Resilience: Reflections on Hurricane María and her Aftermath - Trailer
Trailer for the Raíces Cultural Center documentary Relief, Renewal, Resilience: Reflections on Hurricane María and her Aftermath. The documentary was premiered in the Spring of the 2019 at the Forum Theater in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Since…
Since…
Relief Supplies - Handmade Soap
Handmade organic soaps were donated by Rivka Greenburg, a supporter of the Raíces Disaster Relief Fund. Rivka was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Raíces Cultural Center’s home community in Central NJ.
Rejoicing in Accomplishment
Meeting and rejoicing on accomplishment
Regeneration and Regrowth - Adjuntas
In the mountains of Adjuntas, many of the natural ecosystems have been struggling to bounce back after being devastated by Hurricane María, but there are signs of regeneration in foliage on farms and in forests. These banana and plantain trees are…
Reforestation Taking Shape
Reforestation taking shape
Reforestation
Teaching reforestation at Masikandoro
Refections of Domboshava
After eating they are having a chat about the past, present and future.
Redemption
Collage of digital photographs taken by and of Silent Knight in 2022.Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline: "After a couple of years of hardship, granted with some victories too, some sense of normalcy started to return. 2022 would see:
the…
Rebekah Sánchez at Plenitud PR
Resident of Plenitud PR, Rebekah Sánchez was leading the service learning group when the Raíces crew visited Plenitud in January 2018. Rebekah also runs her own organization called Siembra Boricua and works to help educate youth about agriculture as…
Real recording
Photograph of Silent Knight pictured with Arcane at his first real recording session.
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Once I saw how positively Monk reacted to what I'd been writing, a fire was lit. I called my brother Arcane…
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Once I saw how positively Monk reacted to what I'd been writing, a fire was lit. I called my brother Arcane…
Ready to Ferment
A workshop participant shows off her jar of fresh organic vegetables ready to ferment.
Ready to Eat
A family is getting ready to eat
Reading About Masikandoro
Reading about Masikandoro
Re-using the Sand
The sand from digging the toilet used to pave pathways
Rawkus Records
Logo for the now defunct Rawkus Records 50 collective.
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Around this same time, my music caught the attention of one my favorite record labels, Rawkus Records. I would end up being part of their…
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Around this same time, my music caught the attention of one my favorite record labels, Rawkus Records. I would end up being part of their…
Raúl Ayala and Jesus Cepeda
Raúl Ayala and Jesus Cepeda playing the barrilles (bomba drums) in Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Raúl Ayala and Jesus Cepeda
Raúl Ayala and Jesus Cepeda playing the barrilles (bomba drums) in Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Raúl Ayala
Raúl Ayala, artisan and bombero, playing the barriles de bomba during the fiestas de Santiago Apostól.
Rasta Revelation Program Flyer
Flyer for the Cultural Legacy Series presentation Rasta Revelation.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Raíces Cultural Center presents Rasta Revelation
A part of the Raíces Cultural Exchange cultural legacy lecture & workshop series.
Guest speaker: Mr. Karl…
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Raíces Cultural Center presents Rasta Revelation
A part of the Raíces Cultural Exchange cultural legacy lecture & workshop series.
Guest speaker: Mr. Karl…
Raritan River Pollution
Plastic pollution floating in the Raritan River.