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The Jibara Story

What Does It Mean to Be Nuyorican?

Two cultures, two histories, one people.

Jun 12

What Does It Mean to Be Nuyorican?

Jun 12

Besanya Santiago Ayala
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The Jibara Story

Puerto Rico and Birth Control: Depopulation Through Forced Sterilization — Part Two

An island history of lies and contraception, continued.

Jun 3

Puerto Rico and Birth Control: Depopulation Through Forced Sterilization — Part Two

Jun 3

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An Injustice!

Why United Nations’ Solidarity Week With Non-Self-Governing Territories is Absolute Bullshit

Colonialism isn’t going anywhere.

May 30

Why United Nations’ Solidarity Week With Non-Self-Governing Territories is Absolute Bullshit

May 30

Besanya Santiago Ayala
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The Jibara Story

Yes, Puerto Rican Citizenship is a Thing

Being colonized twice has some benefits, apparently.

May 22

Yes, Puerto Rican Citizenship is a Thing

May 22

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ILLUMINATION

My First Experience Watching Eurovision Was a Lot of Things

But it was definitely not American Idol.

May 14

My First Experience Watching Eurovision Was a Lot of Things

May 14

Besanya Santiago Ayala
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The Jibara Story

You Can Thank Puerto Rican Women for Those Birth Control Pills — Part One

An island history of lies and contraception.

May 9

You Can Thank Puerto Rican Women for Those Birth Control Pills — Part One

May 9

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A Useful Blog

How to Go to College for Free (or Almost Free)

Because who doesn’t want to afford a house after graduation?

Apr 30

How to Go to College for Free (or Almost Free)

Apr 30

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An Injustice!

Is Hawaii a Paradise for Black people as well?

Multiculturalism is beautiful. But it can also be blinding.

Apr 14

A view of colorful trees seen from a destroyed window in an abandoned building.

Apr 14

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The Jibara Story

A Cultural Symbol of Puerto Rico, Meet the Coquí

The tree frog Hawaiians love to hate.

Jan 26, 2023

A Cultural Symbol of Puerto Rico, Meet the Coquí

Jan 26, 2023

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Be Yourself

This Is My ‘West Side Story’ Story

Sincerely, a Puerto Rican actress.

Dec 13, 2021

This Is My ‘West Side Story’ Story

Dec 13, 2021

Besanya Santiago Ayala

Besanya Santiago Ayala

Actor and Journalist. I make people feel things. Founder of The Jibara Story. To contribute: https://ko-fi.com/bsantiagoayala

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