Luis López Nieves' short story, "Seva: A History of the First American Invasion of the Island of Puerto Rico in May 1898," first appeared in the newspaper Claridad in 1983, creating controversy when many readers believed the fictionalized events were factual. The documentary Seva Vive [“Seva Lives”] examines the ensuing debate about such topics as Puerto Rico’s identity, culture, and history.

Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori explains how, with some notable exceptions, the representation of European figures and history have often been prevalent in art. It is his hope that art throughout the world will increasingly reflect figures of African descent, particularly through the eyes of artists of African descent themselves.

While stirring a pot, Doña Coco sings us a couple of Christian songs, which she learned at her evangelical church.