Understanding My Culture and my Namesake

Above is a video of Taino Indian histroy. My Great-Grandmother and Grandmother where Taino Indians. My Great Grandmother was 114 years old when she passed away, I was only 8, but my Grandmother used to sit with her and I and recall wonderful memories of her tribe. I do not remember most of what she said, however, as I grew up my own mother told me of the history behind our family. I remember her telling me the reason she gave me the first part of my middle name; Taina, because I was blessed to be a descendant of the  tribe. I was given my name from my Great Grandmother, Abdullia Delia-Taina Rivera, who married outside of her tribe to the love of her life, thus creating her legacy. My name gives me a great sense of pride in knowing that I derive from a group of people who endured so much and never lost hope. I am happy to be Desirée Taina-Lee Solórzano, great granddaughter of an amazing and strong woman.

And just as a bonus; a link to an old mythology of the Taino Princess, her lover, and the fate they share.http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/41/292.html