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Repeatedly devastated by multiple hurricanes in recent years, Puerto Rico continues to struggle with storm vulnerability and a fragile infrastructure. As a US Territory, Puerto Rico’s 3.2 million citizens lack direct representation in Washington to advocate for funds to address these issues. Join Active Minds as we review the history of Puerto Rico, including how U.S. policies have impacted its economy and its people over the past century. We will end with a look forward as to what the future may hold for the island as it continues to rebuild.

 

 

Active Minds started in 2002 as a series of poetry classes in a church basement in Denver. Before long, it grew to include other courses focusing on contemporary global issues, historical themes, and other matters of importance. The original audience was primarily senior citizens, but over time Active Minds has grown to serve adults of all ages through programming at book stores, libraries, and corporations. Today Active Minds provides programming to over 200 organizations and has over 30 highly qualified instructors on staff. John Henderson and Zane Robertson formed Active Minds out of a deeply felt belief that lifelong learning is central to a life well lived. We are inspired by members of our own families who embodied this spirit and dedicate this work to them.