Two years ago, I wrote a post titled Reflecting on Puerto Rico's 72-Year Constitutional Legacy. As the island approaches the 74th anniversary of its Constitution on July 25, I decided to update that post. At some point, Americans will have to decide what to do not only with Puerto Rico but also with American Samoa, … Continue reading Puerto Rico’s Constitution and the Island’s Unfinished Political Story
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Special Edition – Puerto Rican Music
On 11 September, I wrote a post about my hometown of Juana Diaz. In that post, I included a video, and at the end of it, there was a gentleman playing typical Puerto Rican music. Mary from Midwest Mary liked the music and asked if I could include Puerto Rican music in one of the … Continue reading Special Edition – Puerto Rican Music
My Puerto Rican Town – Juana Díaz
I have been writing lately about the history of Puerto Rico, the political issues, and everything else that is happening on my beautiful island. Today, I want to do something different and introduce the town I grew up in, Juana Díaz. Juana Díaz was founded in 1798, and the civil government of this territory was … Continue reading My Puerto Rican Town – Juana Díaz
A Commentary on the Political Status of Puerto Rico
On July 26, I wrote a post discussing the 72nd anniversary of Puerto Rico's Constitution. In that post, I indicated that I would follow up with another piece to share my personal insights and thoughts on the topic of Puerto Rico's political status. To start, let me summarize our history. Christopher Columbus arrived on the … Continue reading A Commentary on the Political Status of Puerto Rico
Reflections on the Spanish Language and My Learning Journey
It’s fascinating how much we change as we get older. Things that we took for granted when we were teenagers and young adults, we now treasure and look for ways to expand our knowledge of what we once disliked. One of those things was the Spanish language—not the language per se because I love my … Continue reading Reflections on the Spanish Language and My Learning Journey
Afro-Puerto Ricans
This month is Black History Month, so I've decided to write a post briefly describing the history of African-Americans in Puerto Rico, or Afro-Puerto Ricans—a term I'll be using from this point forward. I'm also going to mention some of the most notable Afro-Puerto Ricans. The first free African man to arrive in Puerto Rico … Continue reading Afro-Puerto Ricans
EL Morro or Fort Brooke
History is one of those subjects in high school where most students don't care much about; I, for one, was one of those students. My favorite subjects were math and science, which was one of the reasons why I studied Chemistry in college. However, my perspective on history took a dramatic turn back in 1999 … Continue reading EL Morro or Fort Brooke
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I have been conducting scholarly research for the last two years, seeking answers to the profound issues affecting my beautiful island of Puerto Rico. We, as hardworking people, cherish our culture in indescribable ways, possibly contributing to the challenge of resolving the political status of the island. My primary focus is on the topic of … Continue reading 1582
Poverty in Puerto Rico
I saw on a social media feed an article titled “Poverty is growing in Puerto Rico, under US colonialism: 57.6% of children live in poor households”1 written by Ben Norton for the Geopolitical Economy Report, which is an independent media outlet that provides news and analysis to understand the changing world. In this article, he … Continue reading Poverty in Puerto Rico
Corruption of Government Officials in Puerto Rico Continues
Another government official in Puerto Rico is facing corruption charges, this time it is the Mayor of one of the largest cities on the Island, Ponce. A judge in Puerto Rico found cause for arrest against the City mayor Luis Manuel Irrizarry Pabón for misusing campaign funds and receiving kickbacks.1 Apparently, the mayor asked city … Continue reading Corruption of Government Officials in Puerto Rico Continues
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