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Understanding Puerto Rico's Past: A Recommended Reading List - UNC Press Blog
You may have heard about the recent protest in Puerto Rico that ended in the toppling of a statue in Plaza San Jose. It's incredibly important to understand that these situations don't usually happen "out of nowhere." From various news sources and Twitter, it looks like this happened due to the continued celebration of colonialism in Puerto Rico and the announcement of a tax break for the wealthy looking to move to Puerto Rico. The recommended reading list below will give you some insight into the history behind why certain people took these actions. A...
Phillip Loken