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Miguel Machado

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Apr 12, 2023

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…

The Music of Resistance: La Brega Returns With An Album

Miguel Machado

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Jul 19, 2022

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…

Weapons of the Afro Caribbean: the “Afogai”

Miguel Machado

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Jul 7, 2021

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

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Apr 24, 2021

Me, My Dad, and DMX

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

Me, My Dad, and DMX

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Miguel Machado

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Apr 8, 2021

Anti-Asian Racism Already Threatens My Future Children

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

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Miguel Machado

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Mar 31, 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.

Reclaiming the Past: The Afro Puerto Rican Art of Kokobale

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Miguel Machado

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Mar 31, 2021

The Fight to Preserve Puerto Rico’s Natural Resources

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

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Miguel Machado

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Mar 30, 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.

Ghostface Verzuz Raekwon: The Return of Slang Rap Democracy

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Mar 26, 2021

Trippin’ With Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery

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

Trippin’ With Eric Andre and Lil Rel Howery

Miguel Machado

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Mar 24, 2021

This Is America

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

This Is America

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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