After A Hurricane Hits

On November 18, 2020, Hurricane Iota ravaged San Andres, Colombia, home to the Raizal community. Host Larry Payne talks with Diana Caicedo and Brittney Sandoval, both members of the Raizal diaspora in Houston about the effects of the Hurricane and how members of the diaspora in Houston and beyond have mobilized to serve their friends, family and community in San Andres.

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University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies

San Andres and Old Providence Indigenous Raizal Diaspora Facebook Page

Iglesia Bautista Melrose Facebook Page

University of Houston Creative Writing Program

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Larry Payne

With nearly 50 years of experience in public service, education, and non-profit and religious leadership, Larry Payne is the go-to person to get things done in the city of Houston. An author, philanthropist, and probably on every former Houston mayor’s speed dial, Larry heralds himself as a voice for the voiceless on issues of race, culture, education, and civic engagement. He likes to fish, play golf, chess, and occasionally the Congo drums, Larry is happily married and is proud of his 14 godchildren.

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Posted in For Such a Time as This and tagged Center for International Studies, Colombia, For Such a Time as This, Hurricane Iota, Larry Payne, Raizal community, Raizal Diaspora, San Andres

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