Today in Rican History
11:04 am By Maegan la Mamita Mala · history|Puerto Rico
1 Mar 2010
On March 1st 1954, Rafael Cancel Miranda, Andrés Figueroa Cordero, Lolita Lebrón e Irvin Flores unfurled a Puerto Rican flag and began shooting at the 240 Representatives of the 83rd Congress who were on the floor during debate over an immigration bill.
Considered an act of terrorism by some, an act of extreme patriotism in the struggle for Puerto Rican freedom by others, remembering this act is a hell of a way to start Women’s History Month, remembering the way that mujeres have been at the forefront of struggles.
Que Viva Puerto Rico Libre.
Hola!
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