HURRICANE with Salvador Gómez-Colón

Yale student and activist Salvador Gómez-Colón shares his powerful story from Hurricane: My Story of Resilience, where he recounts his experience growing up in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Salvador will reflect on his efforts assisting communities in dire need, the challenges he faced, and the strength of Puerto Rican resilience in the face of disaster. Don’t miss the chance to hear from a young person whose efforts show the importance of local activism, community support, and the unbreakable spirit of Puerto Rico. Copies of Hurricane: My Story of Resilience are available for purchase online at the Mark Twain House & Museum Store: https://marktwainhousestore.org/products/hurricane-my-story-of-resilience This program was part of our Endless Possibilities series, which features stories about young people facing modern challenges, connecting us to Twain’s enduring interest in coming-of-age narratives. “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” _____________________________________________________________ About the Author: Salvador Gómez-Colón is a climate-resilience advocate and the founder of Light and Hope for Puerto Rico. His work has been covered by Time, CNN, the Guardian, and the New York Times, among others. He studies at Yale University. About the Moderator: Omar Acevedo is the Literary Program Coordinator at The Mark Twain House & Museum.