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Puerto Rican population in the US is set to outnumber the island by 2025
According to a recent report by the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, the Puerto Rican population in the US has been growing steadily since the 2000s.
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Florida Puerto Rican Parade to honor Juncos and promote civic engagement
Like every year the goal is to honor Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage and history, as well as the contributions of the Boricua community in Florida.
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Damian Priest makes history as WWE’s first Puerto Rican World Champion in 50 years
After winning on Sunday, he addressed the importance of his Puerto Rican roots. He was raised in Dorado.
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Got student loans? Here’s why you should look into the SAVE Plan.
The best part of the SAVE plan, is that regardless of what your monthly payment amount is, after a certain number of years, the remaining balance will be forgiven.
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Gov. Pierluisi addresses unprecedented job growth in latest State Message
In addition to addressing other issues such as the economy, public assistance, health care, and crime, the governor, who supports statehood and the US Democratic Party, advocated for equality for Puerto Rico.
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New digital archive chronicles Puerto Rico’s citizenship debate
Since 1898, Congress has debated on more than 100 bills and enacted 11 laws extending four distinct types of citizenship to Puerto Ricans.
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How has Biden helped Puerto Rico rebuild? VP Harris highlights investments during visit
This visit marked Vice President Harris’ first trip to Puerto Rico since taking office. Her previous visit to the island was in 2017, where she witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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6 Boricua women in bellas artes you should know
From pioneering poets and sculptors to musical composers and Broadway performers, Puerto Rican women have enriched the cultural landscape with their contributions to the fine arts. Puerto Rican women have played a vital role in shaping the narrative of fine arts, whether it be on canvas, stage, paper or a guitar. Many of them have…
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Maria Elvira Salazar’s history of opposing abortion rights
The House Republican has consistently voted against women’s reproductive rights, even as many voters from her own party oppose measures to ban abortion in Florida.
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These groups are working to bring Puerto Ricans back to the island
Puerto Rico’s population has decreased because of the exodus of Puerto Ricans in recent years seeking better opportunities on the mainland and historically low birth rates on the island.
