Diasporican Educational Program
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A curriculum for high school and undergraduate students, and a self-guided course teaching the social history of the Puerto Rican Diaspora throughout time across borders, language, identity, histories, and more.
- Completely FREE – No payment needed, just your email. This is made possible due to the generosity of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
- 100% Self-Paced – Learn anytime, anywhere.
- Multilingual Resources – Only fluent in English? We provide translations for all Spanish reference materials.
- Beginner-Friendly, Deeply Rooted – No prior experience needed. Start your journey today or expand on your current knowledge.
- Culturally Grounded & Informed – Developed by educational experts at CENTRO utilizing our archival materials, reports, and more!
- Visual Storytelling – Dive into lessons with animated videos, archival footage, and archival photos documenting the Puerto Rican experience!
Diasporicans often straddle two cultures, languages, places, and identities. Whether you’re starting your journey today in learning about Puerto Rican history or you looking to deepen your knowledge, you’re in the right place!
Project Staff
- Yomaira C. Figueroa-Vásquez CENTRO Directora
- Angel Antonio Ruiz Laboy Associate Director of Arts and Culture
- Daicy Diaz-Granados Director of Education
- Carmín Quijano Educational Researcher and Curriculum Writer
- Keishla Rivera-López Rooted + Relational Research Associate
- Elizabeth Rodriguez Media Producer
- Sebastian Vallejo
- Kathya Severino Pietri Tech Lead & Analytics Manager
- Yesenia Montilla Technical Projects Coordinator
- Victoria Preis Director of Communications
- Josué E. Oquendo Natal Senior Graphic Designer
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In September of 2022, The Center for Puerto Rican Studies was awarded a three-year grant from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).