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The Music of Resistance: La Brega Returns With An Album

“En la brega.” If you’ve spent any time around Puerto Ricans, you’ve no doubt heard this or some version of this saying. Coming from the…

Apr 12, 2023

The Music of Resistance: La Brega Returns With An Album

Apr 12, 2023

Weapons of the Afro Caribbean: the “Afogai”

Sometimes called “assogai,” or “ikqwa” in Puerto Rico, the side-arm is essentially an iklwa spear, a short throwing spear…

Jul 19, 2022

Weapons of the Afro Caribbean: the “Afogai”

Jul 19, 2022

Resource Roundup: Anti-Racist Music to Vibe To

The best anti-racist music is, firstly, good music. It’s only when we dig in and analyze the lyrics that we unravel a deeper meaning

Jul 7, 2021

Black and white image of a crowd with hands in the air at a hip hop concert

Jul 7, 2021

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Me, My Dad, and DMX

The rap god was a one-of-one — and a conduit for father-son bonding

Apr 24, 2021

Me, My Dad, and DMX

Apr 24, 2021

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Anti-Asian Racism Already Threatens My Future Children

Some will say America is better than this — it’s not

Apr 8, 2021

Photo of an adult’s hand holding a baby’s hand.

Apr 8, 2021

Reclaiming the Past: The Afro Puerto Rican Art of Kokobale

Once passed down by enslaved families in secret, a recent restoration effort looks to not only preserve the martial art, but to expand it.

Mar 31, 2021

Reclaiming the Past: The Afro Puerto Rican Art of Kokobale

Mar 31, 2021

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The Fight to Preserve Puerto Rico’s Natural Resources

The island doesn’t need high-rise residencies; it needs a sustainable future

Mar 31, 2021

An wide shot of Puerto Rico’s protected forests as clouds billow overhead and the sea sprawls out in the distance.

Mar 31, 2021

Ghostface Verzuz Raekwon: The Return of Slang Rap Democracy

Even in a sea saturated with rappers, there must always be a master of ceremonies.

Mar 30, 2021

Ghostface Verzuz Raekwon: The Return of Slang Rap Democracy

Mar 30, 2021

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Trippin’ With Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery

The ‘Bad Trip’ duo talk chemistry, almost dying on set, and the magic of Tiffany Haddish

Mar 26, 2021

Trippin’ With Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery

Mar 26, 2021

This Is America

There are some of you who will say that America is better than this. It’s not.

Mar 24, 2021

This Is America

Mar 24, 2021

Miguel Machado

Miguel Machado

Miguel is based out of Puerto Rico. When not on an adventure you can find him typing away. https://www.popsugar.com/author/migmachado1

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