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Xavier's Revenge: May 2007
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Thursday, May 17, 2007. Search for Equilibrium: May '07 to March '08. Oh and to answer a few questions: Why Before Infinity. What's that picture on your blog title? What's that picture at the bottom of your page? Why is your url. My, my, one at a time. The last line of one of my favorite poems, The Final Act. Diego is "before infinity." The poem ends with possibly de. Diego's death under a colonized Puerto. Rico, where his coffin is draped by the island's flag. Once the island becomes. Called " La plena.
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Xavier's Revenge: April 2011
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Plátano Chains and Radical Gym Shoes. Plátano Chains and Radical Gym Shoes: An Interview with Artist Miguel Luciano. By Xavier "Xavi" Luis Burgos. The artists, Miguel Luciano. Where were you born and raised? Where did you study? Why did you decide to become an artist? What is your purpose in using Puerto Rican cultural symbols? Why did you choose to present those three particular pieces of your work at IPRAC? What is the difference, if there is any? La Voz del Paseo Boricua.
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Xavier's Revenge: August 2010
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Friday, August 6, 2010. Are Puerto Ricans Really Lazy? One time, on my blog. Someone made an anonymous comment that I wear my Puerto Rican pride. Growing up, my grandmother would occasionally comment to me that if she could be reborn that she would be Puerto Rican all over again. I would ask quietly in my hand, whats so special with being from a tiny little island like Puerto Rico? Ironically, in conversations on the islands future political status, my grandmother would say that. On their website, the Pu...
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Xavier's Revenge: "Watching Me in My Dreams": Film Review of "The Files"
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Watching Me in My Dreams": Film Review of "The Files". By Xavier "Xavi" Luis Burgos. 8220;We appear to be in a democracy,” remarks former police officer Andrade, in a satirical tone as he looks nervously into the camera. 8220;I was beaten by a barrage of batons,” asserts Miguel, speaking of the police abuse against students during a university strike. These words in the Puerto Rico documentary The Files. Las Carpetas) offer us a small glimpse of life under a police state. I...
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Xavier's Revenge: Unpacking the Tipsy Cake Crack House
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Unpacking the Tipsy Cake Crack House. By Xavier "Xavi" Luis Burgos. Yo no tengo pelo en la lengua”. On February 21, I, like many others, discovered their Facebook pages and e-mail inboxes full of brewing outrage and frustration. Then the text messages and phone calls began. Claims of racism, calls for protest! 8220;Bucktown…as opposed to Humboldt Park…could get any client in [t]here not feeling nervous….” Like many “yuppies,” she eventual...Oftentimes we forget or stay silent t...
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Xavier's Revenge: Call to Action: Free Oscar López Rivera
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Call to Action: Free Oscar López Rivera. By Xavier "Xavi" Luis Burgos. Then Oscar López Rivera should also be out of prison. Nonetheless, the parole board still needs to make a final decision and could do so as early as February 1. The National Boricua Human Rights Campaign. Is asking for petition signatures and phone calls. To the U.S. Parole Commission everyday, between 9-5pm at (301) 492-5990. Everyone’s voice can be influential. Originally published at Gozamos.com. One time, ...
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Xavier's Revenge: December 2010
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010. The Politics of Flags, Gandules and Lechón. If you haven't noticed by now, I love the Puerto Rican people so much. We have done many great things and we have an abundance of potential. Nonetheless, due to the fact that we have been dragged through the mud of history for so long, we have picked-up some negative habits that act as barricades in our way to a healthier, more vibrant community. Anyone who even briefly listens to a fast-paced,. Las cosas son bien malas. 8220;¡L...
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Xavier's Revenge: May 2012
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012. By Xavier "Xavi" Luis Burgos. Originally published in the February 2012 editions of. La Voz del Paseo Boricua. Links to this post. Behold, The Boricua Diaspora. By Xavier "Xavi" Luis Burgos. No matter if God decides to rid our little chaotic island. From its uncertain misery. And sends a wave of destruction. From the very waters that brought us our oppressive history. And sinks Borinquen to the water’s floor. Our story will be narrated by the jíbaros on the moon. Links to this post.
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Xavier's Revenge: September 2009
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Fortuño's Administration is Now Banning Books. It's official, Fortuño's administration in Puerto Rico is approaching Rosselló-type decadence and intellectual retardation. Not only is he an avid statehooder and right-wing member of the U.S. Republican Party (a friend of mine once described him as someone who just. For more information, click. With this most recent occurrence by the Fortu. Censorship has no place in Puerto Rico, Señor Fortuño! Links to this post. 160; La...
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Xavier's Revenge: November 2009
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Monday, November 2, 2009. Puerto Rico Explodes, but for Fortuño “Such is Life.”. In solidarity with my neighbors, friends. and mostly because of the remorse I feel for voting for all these bastards that lied to us. ¡PA' LANTE CON EL PARO! Ahead with the strike! Aunt in Puerto Rico. And trust me, if you know my aunt's politics, the comment is striking. She is a vehement. 8211; a member of the pro-statehood party,. Partido Nuevo Progresista,. That currently holds a monopoly of power. Firing anyone.R...
