“We can't go to the Capitol and tell them nonbinary people exist without them laughing in our faces. [But] we can do it through Facebook; we can do it through Instagram.”
Coalition building with like-minded groups is also part of La Sombrilla Cuir’s ethos. The group shares and promotes events and informative social media posts, and exchanges feedback as mutual support.
While La Sombrilla Cuir is based in San Juan, members do travel to other parts of the island for workshops. Recently, though, a new group,, has emerged on the west coast, and is addressing some similar issues. La Sombrilla Cuir sees this as progress, not conflict. While Puerto Rico has just undergone revolutionary changes, there’s still much to do — and the work of continuing education never really ends because there’s always room to learn and improve. That La Sombrilla Cuir prioritizes accessibility and personal situations in delegating work means the collective is better equipped for the long haul.
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