Submitted by: Suzanne Oboler, Professor, Latin American and Latinx Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
For poem, click here: “Aguacero” performed at Young Lords 40th Anniversary Celebration by Sandra Maria Esteves
This poem was performed by the poet to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the revolutionary community organizing group the Young Lords. The group called for self-determination for all Puerto Ricans, community control of institutions and land, freedom for all political prisoners and the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam, Puerto Rico and other areas. The Young Lords would also play a pivotal role in spreading awareness of Puerto Rican culture and history, leaving a legacy still felt today.
This poem is found at the democracynow.org website. It is OER and is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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