Today In Latin American History
Renowned Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos was born in the city of Carolina on February 17, 1914.
i need folks to REALLY understand de Burgos impact. She was not only an active independendista for PR, she was also divorced (at a time women didn’t do that ish), openly lived w/her lovers (at a time when that ish led to you being isolated), and claimed her African identity (as many PR still refuse to do). She’s not just an amazing poet. She left us with an amazing legacy to follow and continue.
(via larepublicadedet)
When I was just a little Kismet, trying to find my way around and into a black and Puerto Rican writer girl identity, I...