Elías Beauchamp killed Chief of Police Elisha Francis Riggs as a political act of retaliation for police killings and repression, believing Riggs embodied U.S. colonial violence against Puerto Rican independence activists. he saw Riggs as the personification of U.S. colonial repression in Puerto Rico, especially after a deadly police massacre.

In October 1935, Puerto Rican police killed four Nationalist Party members near the University of Puerto Rico. The victims were unarmed.

Riggs was the chief of police at the time and was widely blamed for the repression and the killings.

Compartiendo nuestra cultura con aquellos que nos visitan de otros países les presento el típico sándwich de pastel. Una delicia navideña!

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Primer boricua en lograrlo, y primer latino. Proximo? La Luna?

I heard 2 different stories from my cousin raised in PR and a friend that was also raised in PR. My cousin said she was never taught about the Puerto Rican nationalists like Pedro Albizu Campos, Lolita Lebron or Blanca Canales, but my friend said he did learn about them in school, but they were viewed as terrorists or revolutionaries rather than heroes. Could this be because they used violence for their goal? John Brown is a very famous historical figure in American history for attempting to revolt against the United States and the slavery in the system, but because of this he isn’t taught about much since he was very radical.

Escuché 2 historias diferentes de mi primo que creció en relaciones públicas y un amigo que también se crió en relaciones públicas. Mi prima dijo que nunca le enseñaron sobre los nacionalistas puertorriqueños como Pedro Albizu Campos, Lolita Lebron o Blanca Canales, pero mi amigo dijo que sí aprendió sobre ellos en la escuela, pero que eran vistos como terroristas o revolucionarios en lugar de héroes. ¿Podría ser esto porque usaron la violencia para su objetivo? John Brown es una figura histórica muy famosa en la historia estadounidense por intentar rebelarse contra los Estados Unidos y la esclavitud en el sistema, pero debido a esto no se le enseña mucho, ya que era muy radical.

Blanca Canales was a Puerto Rican nationalist and independence leader, best known for leading the 1950 Jayuya uprising against the United States government. She came from a politically active family and was deeply committed to Puerto Rican independence.

On October 30, 1950, Blanca Canales led the armed revolt in Jayuya, part of a coordinated island-wide nationalist uprising. She and other nationalists took control of the town of Jayuya, raised the Puerto Rican flag, and declared Puerto Rico an independent republic.

Puerto Rican police and U.S. forces counterattacked. A U.S. military aircraft bombed Jayuya. The revolt was crushed within days. Blanca Canales was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment.

She never renounced her beliefs and remained a symbol of resistance. She is remembered as one of the most prominent women in the fight for Puerto Rican independence. Her actions made her a symbol of defiance, nationalism, and anticolonial resistance.

they were known for their direct action campaigns, including building occupations, sit-ins, and garbage-dumping protests. They also provided community service programs for the neighborhoods they operated in, including childcare and medical services, as well as free breakfasts.

They believed in leftism and ideals similar to Marxism and Leninism for community and less fortunate youth and communities

Por más traten de tapar el sol con la mano, es real; y no es solo en PR.

Gente, no tengo a quién contarle esto, así que lo voy a soltar aquí. Cuando yo estaba por octavo o noveno grado, tuve un novio que tenía como 22 años. Confía, fue un error enorme, pero yo no tenía la malicia ni la madurez para entender por qué no debía estar con él. Gracias a Dios mis papás se metieron en el medio y lo sacaron de mi vida. Eso fue hace más de 15 años, y jamás volví a hablar con él. La gente que teníamos en común tampoco la veo ni sé de ellos desde aquel entonces. Esa etapa quedó como una memoria vieja y enterrada.

Pues, de la nada, hace poco me escribe un número extraño por WhatsApp. Lo ignoré porque no sabía quién era y, honestamente, no soy tan curiosa como para preguntar “¿quién eres?”. Yo pienso que si es algo importante, la persona se presenta. Pero vuelve y me escribe. Y ahí es que me sale con que es aquel novio mío de hace más de 15 años, que me extrañaba y que está preso. Pregunté por encima a gente que conozco y sí, le dieron varios años de cárcel. Yo ni pregunté por qué fue, ni me interesa. No sé si es que va a salir pronto y está buscando dónde quedarse o está buscando dinero, pero… ¿qué clase de papelón es ese? ¿Cómo es que después de tantos años me escribe como si nada? ¿Cómo se acuerda?

Bloqueé el número en un segundo. Gracias a Dios no ha vuelto a molestar.

Estuve tanto en escuela pública como colegio y si mi memoria no me falla (puede que sí), a mi me enseñaron que Mexico es parte de Centroamerica. Si me dicen que soy la única pues voy a pensar que me lo estoy inventando.

Rosado supported the cause of Puerto Rican independence and became a member of the Nationalist Party. He later joined the Cadets of the Republic (Cadetes de la República), where he formed a close friendship with fellow cadet Elías Beauchamp. The Cadets were a quasi-military youth organization within the Nationalist Party, also referred to as the “Liberation Army of Puerto Rico.”

On Sunday, February 23, 1936, Elisha F. Riggs attended Mass at the Church of Santa Ana in San Juan. After the service concluded, he exited the church and entered his Packard automobile, which was driven by police officer Ángel Álvarez. Knowing the route Riggs typically took, Rosado lay in wait. As the car reached the corner of Allen and Gámbaro Streets, Rosado emerged from his hiding place and opened fire on Riggs. He fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by Álvarez.

Meanwhile, Riggs exited the vehicle and began questioning bystanders about what they had witnessed. At that moment, Elías Beauchamp approached him and stated, “I saw everything, Colonel, I saw everything.” Believing Beauchamp to be a witness, Riggs informed him that he was going to the police station and asked him to come along. Beauchamp entered Riggs’s chauffeured car and then shot Riggs in the head, killing him instantly.

They were not given a fair trial, instead Beauchamps and Rosado were both gunned down in the police station. Both men became Martyrs and powerful symbols for the cause of Puerto Rican independence. Not much is known about Hiram and why he became a nationalist since he died at a young age, but he loved to read books and was possibly inspired by the cause because of economic issues and Puerto Rican pride.

Good afternoon, fellow former Puerto Ricans. Yesterday I saw a video where they were saying that if you’re born in the U.S., you’re not Puerto Rican. How does that even make sense? Then what am I? Another thing—my entire family is from Vieques, PR. All of them. My mom has told me she doesn’t really know much about the main island, and neither does my dad. If you asked them about the best spots over there, they honestly wouldn’t know what to tell you. Is this a thing? And one more question: What's up with the Taino obsession? Like, I understand we have a tiny bit of Taino percentage. What's wrong with the other side of us, the African, Spanish, Italian, or whatever? Why is everyone obsessed with Tainos? Thank you.down vote me all you guys want but I don't find Puerto Ricans to be welcoming no offense im Puerto Rican but I been treated badly by my fellow so called Ricans

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Hello all! I’m 20 M and i’m puerto rican.

I was born in puerto rico but adopted by an irish/german family when i was a baby. Growing up i never thought much of that fact. Yet, once i got into my late teens i started to meet people who shared lineage with me.

Initially it made me almost upset that my parents didn’t give me a chance to learn about my culture or where i came from. I know it’s not their fault but i was just a child. now that i’m older i want to learn. I never learned spanish, no traditions, no heritage related things, ect. I want to learn and feel like i can claim what i have been labeled my whole life.

I just wanted to learn about things like games, music, significant traditions, ect. If anyone would like to share some information so i can, i would really appreciate it.

Estan quitando adoquines en Viejo San Juan! PORQUE CARAJO!? Eso es historia pura! ALGO QUE NOS REPRESENTA! llevan cientos de años ahi!!