A History of Puerto Rico
An author discusses his new book on the history of Puerto Rico and the circumstances that led so many Puerto Ricans to move to New York City.
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Show Notes
[REBROADCAST FROM June 7, 2024] The Trump campaign continues to face backlash after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a racist jokes about Puerto Rico at a rally at Madison Square Garden last Sunday. We take some time to reflect on the history of the island, and the circumstances that led so many Puerto Ricans to move to New York City. Author Jorell Meléndez-Badillo joins us to discuss his new book, Puerto Rico: A National History.
*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.