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Jul 19, 2022

Weapons of the Afro Caribbean: the “Afogai”

This article is part of Reclaiming the Past, an ongoing series that explores elements of Afro Puerto Rican culture such as martial arts, religion, and dance to raise awareness about their importance and preservation. “You have to remember that many of the tools that we used were also weapons.” Miguel…

Puerto Rico

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Weapons of the Afro Caribbean: the “Afogai”
Weapons of the Afro Caribbean: the “Afogai”
Puerto Rico

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Jul 7, 2021

Resource Roundup: Anti-Racist Music to Vibe To

The following article was previously published in the Black Allyship column at Mochi Magazine, an online publication for Asian American women. This month’s resource roundup focuses on music, and we’ve invited Afro Puerto Rican writer and self-proclaimed music nerd Miguel Machado (who happens to be BA@M co-editor Sarah Jinee Park’s…

Anti Racism

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Resource Roundup: Anti-Racist Music to Vibe To
Resource Roundup: Anti-Racist Music to Vibe To
Anti Racism

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·Apr 24, 2021

Me, My Dad, and DMX

The rap god was a one-of-one — and a conduit for father-son bonding — By the nature of their profession, music stars get elevated. They’re elevated by the very stage on which they perform, illuminated by bright lights cascading onto them. All of it assists in separating these celebrities from the masses they entertain. It’s as true of hip-hop as any genre — maybe…

Strawberry 2021

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Me, My Dad, and DMX
Me, My Dad, and DMX
Strawberry 2021

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Published in LEVEL

·Apr 8, 2021

Anti-Asian Racism Already Threatens My Future Children

Some will say America is better than this — it’s not — For the longest time, whenever my mother dreamed of a baby, she’d call me to talk about my future children. She’d describe in vivid detail the child’s mix of features, curly hair, and fat cheeks. If she saw a blonde baby, she’d ask if I was dating una rubia, or…

Asian Hate

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Anti-Asian Racism Already Threatens My Future Children
Anti-Asian Racism Already Threatens My Future Children
Asian Hate

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Mar 31, 2021

Reclaiming the Past: The Afro Puerto Rican Art of Cocobalé

The island of Puerto Rico is an island of many rhythms. Whether it’s the salsa that cascades from the open windows of pastel-colored houses or the cars that pass with their trunks open and speakers reverberating the heavy bass of dembow, the streets are alive with music. But there is…

Strawberry 2021

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Reclaiming the Past: The Afro Puerto Rican Art of Kokobale
Reclaiming the Past: The Afro Puerto Rican Art of Kokobale
Strawberry 2021

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Published in LEVEL

·Mar 31, 2021

Condo Developers Are Endangering Puerto Rico’s Natural Resources

The island doesn’t need high-rise residencies; it needs a sustainable future — A few weeks back, as I scrolled through my Instagram feed, I stumbled across an image of a woman in tears. That woman was Bianca Graulau, an acclaimed Puerto Rican reporter celebrated for her coverage of important issues across the island. Graulau has tackled topics like the paper extinction of…

Strawberry 2021

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The Fight to Preserve Puerto Rico’s Natural Resources
The Fight to Preserve Puerto Rico’s Natural Resources
Strawberry 2021

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Mar 30, 2021

Ghostface Verzuz Raekwon: The Return of Slang Rap Democracy

Photo Credit: Andrew Stephenson I understand the appeal of trap music. Drill too. Really. The combination of heavy bass, minimalist lyrics. It reverberates in such a way that it becomes easy to lose oneself, become one with the vibes. It’s automatic, effortless, difficult to separate where the beat starts and…

Strawberry 2021

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Ghostface Verzuz Raekwon: The Return of Slang Rap Democracy
Ghostface Verzuz Raekwon: The Return of Slang Rap Democracy
Strawberry 2021

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Published in LEVEL

·Mar 26, 2021

Trippin’ With Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery

The ‘Bad Trip’ duo talk chemistry, almost dying on set, and the magic of Tiffany Haddish — “First of all, are you safe? It looks like somebody kidnapped you.” Lil Rel Howery has just beaten me to the punch. Not to be outdone, Eric Andre quickly follows up with, “Blink twice if you’re in a hostage situation.” We’re about 20 seconds into our conversation and we’re already…

Comedy

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Trippin’ With Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery
Trippin’ With Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery
Comedy

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Mar 24, 2021

This Is America

For the longest time, whenever my mother would dream of a baby, she’d call me to talk about my future children. She’d describe in vivid details the child’s mix of features, curly hair, fat cheeks. If she saw a blonde baby she’d ask if I was dating una rubia, or…

Asian Culture

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This Is America
This Is America
Asian Culture

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Published in LEVEL

·Feb 27, 2021

What a Rescue Dog Taught Me About Love

Let me tell you about my most faithful friend, Georgia May — March is here on the island of Puerto Rico; the sun hangs a little higher in the sky as trade-wind breezes stir the ocean swell. Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and with it, Georgia May’s birthday. She is seven now, with a soft tide of gray hairs encroaching her…

Dogs

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What a Rescue Dog Taught Me About Love
What a Rescue Dog Taught Me About Love
Dogs

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Miguel Machado

Miguel Machado

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Miguel is based out of Puerto Rico. When not on an adventure you can find him typing away. https://miguelanthonymachado.wixsite.com/wordsbymiguel

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