She was a teacher, social worker, "Las Hijas de la Libertad" organizer, and a revolutionary. She stood ready to giver her life for the liberation of her country. Though she never fired a single shot, she was charged with murder for the deaths of 3 police officers during the October 30, 1950, Jayuya uprising. Her name was Blanca Canales and this is her story.

Songs:

Idioma Patria y Bandera - Edwin Colon Zayas, Luis Miranda

En un bello amanecer - Andres Jimenez 'El Jibaro'

La Estrella Sola - Andres Jimenez 'El Jibaro'

Further listening and reading:

Podcast on Pedro Albizu Campos

Blog post on Pedro Albizu Campos