Puerto Rican Enough

About this episode

The episode explores the identity struggles faced by Puerto Ricans in the diaspora regarding their connection to Puerto Rico and the complexities of political support from afar.

Am I Puerto Rican enough to speak up about the problems happening in Puerto Rico — the same problems that displaced my family years ago? Does it make sense to support Puerto Rican independence while living in the United States? Am I Puerto Rican enough? Period. In this episode, we discuss the struggle many Puerto Ricans in the diaspora face when their identity is questioned because they were not born on the island, don’t speak Spanish in the way native-born Puerto Ricans do, or no longer live in Puerto Rico. We explore displacement, belonging, political identity, isolation in the diaspora, and what it means to build community while remaining connected to Puerto Rico from afar. Love the show? Help keep your favorite host fueled for those late-night editing sessions! Whether she's sipping fresh chamomile tea or hot chocolate, your support means the world. You can drop a few bucks to support the podcast here: Send donation to Diasporica

Topics covered

• identity
• displacement
• Puerto Rican independence
• diaspora
• community building
• political identity

Keywords

• Puerto Rican
• identity
• displacement
• independence
• diaspora
• community
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Puerto Rico, United States

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