Puerto Rico’s 125-Year Struggle: Americans Accused of Re-Colonizing and Erasing Blackness!

As Puerto Rico marks more than 125 years as a U.S. colony, the island’s struggle for more power and self-determination intensifies. Meanwhile, more Americans are accused of re-colonizing Puerto Rico, displacing natives, and trying to erase Blackness from the island. Rosa Clemente and Danielle Clealand join Marc Lamont Hill on theGrio as they delve into what it means to be Afro-Latino and Black in Puerto Rico today. Discover the cultural and political battles shaping the island’s future in this gripping analysis.

This segment was originally broadcast on August 2, 2023.

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