

Puerto Rico
Sep 19, 2019
Pedro Albizu Campos, a key figure in Puerto Rican history and independence leader, shares insights into the island's fight for autonomy. Cornelius Packard Rhodes, a controversial doctor, sparked nationalist sentiments with his racist views. They discuss the tension between Puerto Rico and the U.S., and the socio-political struggles born from natural disasters and colonial legacies. The essence of 'La tierra de borinquen' comes alive as they explore the passionate yearning for independence and the darker side of U.S. influence on Puerto Rican identity.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Fragile Relationship Between Puerto Rico and the U.S.
01:53 • 3min
The Essence of 'La tierra de borinquen' and Puerto Rican Nationalism
04:27 • 13min
Struggles for Independence: Puerto Rico in the 1920s
17:26 • 7min
Racism and Nationalism in Puerto Rico
24:03 • 19min
Legacy of Colonialism: The Impact of Cornelius Rhodes on Puerto Rican Nationalism
43:08 • 3min
Struggles for Independence: A Puerto Rican Saga
45:38 • 18min
Cultural Identity and Political Amnesia in Puerto Rico
01:03:55 • 2min
Contrasting Fates of Puerto Rican Leaders
01:05:43 • 3min