RACE AND EMPIRE IN PUERTO RICO, USA
Presented by the Africana
Studies Program
Following Hurricane Maria in 2017, the Puerto Rican statehood movement gained increased attention and support as the territory struggled with an economic crisis, crumbling infrastructure, and a huge public debt. Some see annexation as a solution to the uncertain future of Puerto Rico.
This presentation explores how the statehood movement has come to be imagined as a form of anti-colonial politics and reflects Puerto Rico's complex relationship with the United States.
A leading voice on Caribbean and Latinx politics, Dr. Bonilla also teaches in the Department of Africana, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies at Hunter College and in the Anthropology PhD program at The CUNY Graduate Center. For more information visit yarimarbonilla.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023, 2:40-4:05 P.M. Special thanks to our event co-sponsors: Stuart & Nancy Rabinowitz Honors
the
for "Race," Culture and Social Justice; the Department of Anthropology; the
of Global Studies and Geography; and the Latin
and
Studies
More information: Call 516-463-5594 or email
CITIZENS: Featuring Yarimar Bonilla, PhD, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Hunter College
College;
Center
Department
American
Caribbean
Program.
AfricanaStudies@hofstra.edu.
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, First Floor, Axinn Library, South Campus No advance registration required.