At the landmark centennial anniversary of the 1917 Jones-Shafroth Act, which granted Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship, the island confronts an unfolding humanitarian crisis initially triggered by an acute economic crisis surging since 2006. Analyzing large datasets such as the Ame…
"Against the backdrop of America's escalating urban rebellions in the 1960s, an unexpected cohort of New York radicals unleashed a series of urban guerrilla actions against the city's racist policies and contempt for the poor. Their dramatic flair, uncompromising vision, and ski…
"Against the backdrop of America's escalating urban rebellions in the 1960s, an unexpected cohort of New York radicals unleashed a series of urban guerrilla actions against the city's racist policies and contempt for the poor. Their dramatic flair, uncompromising vision, and ski…
"Against the backdrop of America's escalating urban rebellions in the 1960s, an unexpected cohort of New York radicals unleashed a series of urban guerrilla actions against the city's racist policies and contempt for the poor. Their dramatic flair, uncompromising vision, and ski…
"A group of Nationalists led by Pedro Albizu Campos made it clear that they would free Puerto Rico from colonial rule. A confrontation between the Nationalists and the colonial police in October 1935 left four Nationalists dead. Albizu Campos and seven of his aides were convicte…
Part I. Dominga de la Cruz-Becerril rescues the flag -- Part II. Nationalist women imprisoned in Puerto Rico, 1950-1954 -- Blanca Canales Torresola -- Leonides Diaz Diaz -- Carmen Maria Perez Gonzalez -- Ruth Mary Reynolds -- Isabel Rosado Morales -- Doris Torresola Roura -- Olg…
Part I. Dominga de la Cruz-Becerril rescues the flag -- Part II. Nationalist women imprisoned in Puerto Rico, 1950-1954 -- Blanca Canales Torresola -- Leonides Diaz Diaz -- Carmen Maria Perez Gonzalez -- Ruth Mary Reynolds -- Isabel Rosado Morales -- Doris Torresola Roura -- Olg…
"A group of Nationalists led by Pedro Albizu Campos made it clear that they would free Puerto Rico from colonial rule. A confrontation between the Nationalists and the colonial police in October 1935 left four Nationalists dead. Albizu Campos and seven of his aides were convicte…
"A group of Nationalists led by Pedro Albizu Campos made it clear that they would free Puerto Rico from colonial rule. A confrontation between the Nationalists and the colonial police in October 1935 left four Nationalists dead. Albizu Campos and seven of his aides were convicte…
Tells the story of the US government seizure of Puerto Rico as a colony, the monopolization of sugar by US corporations and the more recent industrialization of the island. Provides an overview of resistance leaders, movements, and attempts at self-government.
Tells the story of the US government seizure of Puerto Rico as a colony, the monopolization of sugar by US corporations and the more recent industrialization of the island. Provides an overview of resistance leaders, movements, and attempts at self-government.
"Explores how local political elites have shaped Puerto Rican identity during almost a century of US involvement. Traces Island's political trajectory in its relations with US (pt. 1), and reproduces verbatim interviews with selected political leaders to identify elements that c…
"Explores how local political elites have shaped Puerto Rican identity during almost a century of US involvement. Traces Island's political trajectory in its relations with US (pt. 1), and reproduces verbatim interviews with selected political leaders to identify elements that c…
"Explores how local political elites have shaped Puerto Rican identity during almost a century of US involvement. Traces Island's political trajectory in its relations with US (pt. 1), and reproduces verbatim interviews with selected political leaders to identify elements that c…
"Explores how local political elites have shaped Puerto Rican identity during almost a century of US involvement. Traces Island's political trajectory in its relations with US (pt. 1), and reproduces verbatim interviews with selected political leaders to identify elements that c…