Growing up at the intersection of the Spanish and Black communities, I grappled with the complexities of identity and acceptance. Hardships in both spheres shaped my tumultuous journey to understand my culture. Rejection in the streets where I was raised left me struggling to fit into either category. Nelson Denis's "War Against All Puerto Ricans" served as a guiding force in my quest for belonging. Denis's storytelling vividly unravels the hardships and corruption in Puerto Rico's history, helping me better comprehend the struggles that define my heritage and the challenges of acceptance within diverse communities. This episode explores the personal terrain of cultural identity, shedding light on the resilience forged in the crucible of adversity.

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