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We are fighting against an enemy, the Yankee, and the Puerto Rican lombrices. The one major thing that holds us back in our fight to liberate Puerto Rico and all oppressed people is a lack of unity.
Through the Eyes of Rebel Women: The Young Lords 1969-1976 by Iris Morales (2016)
That last migration in 1947 spawned a generation who had one foot in the United States, and maybe they had dreams of Puerto Rico, but the reality of their existence was here.
Through the Eyes of Rebel Women: The Young Lords 1969-1976 by Iris Morales (2016)
if there is no unity within an organization as long as there is a disparity between men and women in the struggle, there will not be that ability to strive for change in the world.
Through the Eyes of Rebel Women: The Young Lords 1969-1976 by Iris Morales (2016)
Because of the Black Power movement inside of the united states, American Blacks are now able to hold their heads up high and be proud of their past. It is necessary that we study Puerto Rican history, much of which is African history, so that we can move on ridding ourselves of the barriers that exist between Afro-boricua and jibaro.
Through the Eyes of Rebel Women: The Young Lords 1969-1976 by Iris Morales (2016)
Having slaves for ancestors is not something to be ashamed of; one should be proud to know that one's ancestors were strong enough to live through the horrors of slavery, strong because of the rich and beautiful history of Africa. We are taught that Africans were savages, and this makes us non-consciously ashamed of our past.
Through the Eyes of Rebel Women: The Young Lords 1969-1976 by Iris Morales (2016)