In Smithsonian Magazine: 'The Oldest Colony' - Erika P. Rodriguez

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In Smithsonian Magazine: 'The Oldest Colony'

erika p. rodriguez

Aug 27, 2018

Location: puerto rico

Hurricane María's impact on Puerto Rico was so large that it has shifted part of our national identity. As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria approaches, Puerto Ricans feel not only devastated but abandoned.

For the July/August issue of the Smithsonian Magazine I had the opportunity to reflected on this issue and the storm's aftermath, sharing new work of my long-term documentary project The Oldest Colony.

Read the full story here: The Slow Recovery in Puerto Rico

Also, last week I took over the @smithsonianmagazine Instagram account sharing images from the photo essay in the issue and more!

The Slow Recovery in Puerto Rico
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria approaches, Puerto Ricans feel not only devastated but abandoned