Karla Cott

Female

Baltimore, MD

Puerto Rico

Profile Information:

About Me:
I am happy to finally connect more deeply to my Taíno roots, my ancestors, and be a part of the community, both in the US and Puerto Rico.
Occupation:
Yoga teacher, artist
Education:
I have a BFA from the Escuela de Artes Plásticas de Puerto Rico, as well as an an MFA in Interdiscplinary Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art. I am also a 200hr. certified yoga instructor. I consider myself a life long student, always learning better ways to live in peace and balance with myself , others and our mama, Pachamama.
Contact Information:
karlacott@yahoo.com
Research Interests:
Would like to connect to Taino communities in the USA east coast, as well as Puerto Rico. I am connecting to my roots.

Comment Wall:

  • Jose Manuel Adorno

    So here’s the thing;

     

    I’m a 66 year old Boricua who was born in “El Barrio” NYC. That’s 99th St. & 2nd Avenue for those who are not clear where “El Barrio” is.

     

    At this late stage of my life, I’m really trying to connect with “like-minded” individuals who consider themselves “Expatriates.” I know the literal translation of expatriate is someone who was born in one country, but currently lives in another country. However, in researching the definition of “Expatriate,” I’ve found that it is really up to individual interpretation! So, that being said, I consider myself “Puertoriqueño” by virtue of the fact that my parents were both born in Puerto Rico, migrated to the US, and I was born in NYC. Not my fault, not my choice, but there’s are millions just like me, so it is what it is.

     

    As a recent member of the Indigenous Caribbean Network, I’d like to connect and interact with other “Boricuas” in my geographic. I live in Southern NJ. I own a 1 1/2acre farm with a 100+ year old home. To provide some context; I grew up on the streets of El Barrio (1965-1975), was in the drug game (1975-1990), went to prison (1990-1994), saw the light, and worked in non-profit (1994-2006) trying to give back and reconcile my past with my present. I became semi-retired after working in Camden, NJ for 3 years.

     

    So that’s the long and the short of my life. I want to connect with other Boricuas in my geographic.

     

    HOW’S ABOUT A REACH OUT!!!

     

    We can take it from there if you’re feeling adventurous!!!

    Mar 21, 2019

  • Jose Manuel Adorno

    So here’s the thing;

     

    I’m a 66 year old Boricua who was born in “El Barrio” NYC. That’s 99th St. & 2nd Avenue for those who are not clear where “El Barrio” is.

     

    At this late stage of my life, I’m really trying to connect with “like-minded” individuals who consider themselves “Expatriates.” I know the literal translation of expatriate is someone who was born in one country, but currently lives in another country. However, in researching the definition of “Expatriate,” I’ve found that it is really up to individual interpretation! So, that being said, I consider myself “Puertoriqueño” by virtue of the fact that my parents were both born in Puerto Rico, migrated to the US, and I was born in NYC. Not my fault, not my choice, but there’s are millions just like me, so it is what it is.

     

    As a recent member of the Indigenous Caribbean Network, I’d like to connect and interact with other “Boricuas” in my geographic. I live in Southern NJ. I own a 1 1/2acre farm with a 100+ year old home. To provide some context; I grew up on the streets of El Barrio (1965-1975), was in the drug game (1975-1990), went to prison (1990-1994), saw the light, and worked in non-profit (1994-2006) trying to give back and reconcile my past with my present. I became semi-retired after working in Camden, NJ for 3 years.

     

    So that’s the long and the short of my life. I want to connect with other Boricuas in my geographic.

     

    HOW’S ABOUT A REACH OUT!!!

     

    We can take it from there if you’re feeling adventurous!!!

    Mar 21, 2019