Mangroves remind me of social justice movements in Puerto Rico, serving as a symbol of our histories and our interconnection. However, much like the mangrove, some of us in Puerto Rico weave the stories that situate us in time, shed light, and sustain us. The usurping U.S. government further repressed Puerto Rican identity and liberation and began instilling obedience to Americanization. But the people of Puerto Rico and their diaspora are tired of being resilient. For 10 years, she has worked with various grassroots organizations from the archipelago of Puerto Rico.