Most know that April is Poetry Month (and really we’ll get on that) pero did you also know that April is Freedom Month? Specifically focusing on the case of the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners, April is period of time to raise awareness about the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners and the Independence of Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rican Political Prisoners are Oscar Lopez Rivera, Carlose Alberto Torres ,and Avelino Gonzalez Claudio.

This April marks the 29th anniversary of the capture of the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners! The Puerto Rican Political Prisoners were incarcerated for their actions in support of the Independence of Puerto Rico; a colony of the United States for 110 years. The Political Prisoners were never charged with any violent crimes, but were given unjust sentences and incarcerated in the worst prisons in the United States.

The month is filled with activities that are not just educational and serve justice, pero are also fun. While the events listed are in the NYC area, that shouldn’t keep you from being inspired to perhaps make your own event or take one small action.

For more information on Freedom Month and the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners visit ProLibertad.