Racism and Nationalism in Puerto Rico

This chapter examines a troubling incident involving researcher Cornelius Rhodes and his racist views towards Puerto Ricans expressed in a controversial letter. The letter's revelation ignites nationalist sentiments led by figures like Pedro Albizu Campos, who call for independence amid U.S. colonial oppression. The narrative explores the stark injustices faced by Puerto Ricans, contrasting Rhodes's unpunished actions with the severe consequences suffered by nationalist leaders.