In this episode of The RDP Podcast, we shine a light on one of Mexico’s most slept-on freedom fighters—José María Morelos. Born Black and broke in colonial Mexico, Morelos rose from cowherd to priest to revolutionary general, becoming a strategic mastermind in the fight for independence. With humor, urban flavor, and straight facts, host Robert breaks down how Morelos went from the pulpit to the battlefield, challenged caste systems, called for racial equality, and helped lay the blueprint for a free Mexico.
Tap in and find out why they named a whole city after this man—and why his legacy still hits in 2025.
🎯 Topics covered:
• Afro-Mexican identity and resistance
• Morelos’ role after Miguel Hidalgo
• The blueprint for Mexico’s independence
• How his vision still speaks to today’s struggles
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