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Decolonize
Dismantle
Destigmatize
LOVE 
HEAL 
LIGHT

About

ABOUT RAFAEL FELICIANO-ROMAN 

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AFRO CARIBBEAN CUTLRUAL CENTER:   

CLICK HERE TO VISIT: www.taino-nation.org

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RAFAEL FELICIANO-ROMAN (Born Nelson Rafael Feliciano Roman)  is a Taino Indigenous Spiritual Healer (Yoruba Priest and Taino Behique) and has been deep in spiritual work and practice for over fifteen years.  Rafael is an artist (Puerto Rican Cultural Art & Bomba), community activist and organizer, formerly homeless, and HIV+ advocate.  He has held elected office and is a trained Circle keeper. Winner of the Jose Julio Sarria Civil Rights, Audre Lorde Founder’s and Coqui Awards.

 

Rafael is working to dismantle and decolonize himself and the world. Through providing Afro-Caribbean Art & Dance at little to no cost to the community. Rafael is also a podcaster with a new Podcast called "Tribe with No Nation" debuting Fall of 2023. ​

 

Rafael is a proud Waterbury, CT resident and always considers Puerto Rico as home. 

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PUBLICATIONS

Rafael has several publications in the works and one that has recently been published. 

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SPEAKING

Rafael has spoken at several company gatherings and conferences. Listen to a few here. 

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