BoricuameRican: History, Culture, and People of Puerto Rico

Nancy Pinto
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Everything related to Puerto Rico and being Puerto Rican. New to BoricuameRican? Start here: Episode 1: How BoricuameRican Started (with my Sister): Growing Up Puerto Rican in the U.S. Episode 12: Born in the USA, Raised the PR Way: Puerto Rican Identity & Belonging Episode 2: Taínos: Indigenous Roots of Puerto Rican Identity Episode 26: La Boricua y El Blanquito: Marrying Into a Puerto Rican Family  Episode 94: Christmas/Navidad Traditions: Puerto Rico & USA   

  1. Oct 30

    Borinqueneers - the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 12: Korean War, September 1951)

    Send us Fan Mail The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.  This episode talks about the regiment's first tactical failure (Operation Cleanup) and the problems with leadership and personnel. We also spotlight two heroes who earned medals due to their bravery in the midst of battle.  https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa 65th Infantry Regiment - The Army Historical Foundation https://armyhistory.org/65th-infantry-regiment/ https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-25131/ https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-25216/ https://homeofheroes.com/recipient/rafael-leon-gonzalez/ https://www.valerosos.com/Capt.RamirezKohlEmilio.html  CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

  2. Oct 13

    Borinqueneers - the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 11: Korean War, July and August 1951)

    Send us Fan Mail The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.  In this episode, we talk about: Operation Doughnut, the move towards P’yonggang, and fighting around the Iron TriangleHeroism of Master Sergeant Jose D. Lopez & Master Sergeant Pedro J. ZayasPersonnel issuesOperation Annihilation - a live-fire training demo put on by the 65thThe beginning of peace talks Today's narration music thanks to: https://pixabay.com/users/viacheslavstarostin-50153119/ Sources: https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa https://homeofheroes.com/recipient/jose-d-lopez/ https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-25453/ https://www.unc.mil/Media/News-Stories-Press-Release/Article/4562181/from-bloody-ridge-to-panmunjom-how-august-1951-redefined-korean-war-tactics-and/  CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

  3. Sep 30

    Borinqueneers - the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 10: Korean War, June 1951 continued

    Send us Fan Mail The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. This episode talks about heroes we lost, personnel changes, accolades for the Puerto Rican soldiers, Operation Goose, and hopes for an armistice.  https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa https://puertoricoherald.com/issues/vol4n26/Profile65th-en.html https://arsof-history.org/arsof_in_korea/korean_war_phase_4.html https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt00000004qZLEAY https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt000001EccE5EAJ https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt00000004qZQEAY https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt000000ySsNwEAK https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt00000004qZBEAY https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt00000004qZVEAY https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1951v07p1/d385  CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

  4. Sep 6

    Borinqueneers - the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 9: Korean War, May-June 1951)

    Send us Fan Mail The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. In this episode, we cover the end of May and the beginning of June 1951, and touch on: The 65th's Anniversary Celebration  Operation Piledriver Crossing and Rescue at the Hantan River Securing Lines Kansas and Wyoming Penetrating the Iron Triangle We rely heavily on the following book, available for free online:  PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

  5. Jul 24

    Borinqueneers - the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 8: Korean War, May 1951)

    Send us Fan Mail The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.  In this episode, we cover the beginning of May 1951 and the Chinese Spring Offensive, and touch on: Battle of the Soyang River (Battle of Hyeon-ri) The No Name Line The Borinqueneers' counterattack The strategic importance of Soksa-ri and Habae-jae How the UN stopped the Chinese advance Why May 1951 marked a turning point in the Korean War We rely heavily on the following book, available for free online: https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

  6. Jul 11

    Isla de Mona (en español) - Historia, geografía y cómo visitarla

    Send us Fan Mail Esta impresionante joya situada a 45 millas al oeste de Mayagüez, a lo largo del Pasaje de Mona, es el sueño de cualquier amante de la naturaleza. Hermosas playas, una variedad de vida silvestre y cuevas llenas de historia taína y europea ofrecen infinitas oportunidades para la exploración y el aprendizaje. DISCOVER PUERTO RICO: https://youtu.be/btUE4Kxatwc GORGEOUS INFORMATIVE SHORT FILM: https://youtu.be/tnPBMs1jElo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_of_Puerto_Rico https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/article/exploring-mona-island https://welcome.topuertorico.org/city/mona.shtml#:~:text=Although%20located%20closer%20to%20the,Bartolom%C3%A9%20by%20Columbus's%20son%20Diego. https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/87589/mona-island#:~:text=The%20island%20is%20a%20natural,as%20a%20National%20Natural%20Landmark. https://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/mona-island-101/ https://www.islandconservation.org/mona-island-puerto-rico/#:~:text=Mona%20Island%2C%20a%205%2C000%20hectare,of%20Natural%20and%20Environmental%20Resources. https://www.archaeology.org/issues/240-1701/features/5118-puerto-rico-cave-inscriptions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Cofres%C3%AD https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cave-graffiti-shows-natives-and-europeans-had-early-dialogue-caribbean-180959857/ https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/mona-chronicle-the-archaeology-of-early-religious-encounter-in-the-new-world/129AA73164AE95F31595C7BC3F51241A https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=1143 CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

  7. Jun 21

    St. John's Night (Noche de San Juan Bautista)

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever plunged backwards into the ocean at midnight? That's what thousands of Puerto Ricans do every year when June 23 gives way to June 24 - St. John the Baptist's birthday. Discover the origins and meaning behind this festive tradition, and let us know if you partake, whether from a beach or a bathtub! CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

  8. May 29

    Borinqueneers - the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army (Part 7: Korean War, April 1951 continued)

    Send us Fan Mail The Borinqueneers were a kickass, all-Hispanic (mostly Puerto Rican) unit of the US Army. These servicemen and women served honorably and with distinction during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.  In this episode, covering the latter part of April 1951, we discuss the beginning of the Chinese Spring Offensive, Allied attempts to rescue trapped British troops, the Chinese Army's ferocious "conveyor belt" style of fighting, and the heroism of Master Sergeant Juan E. Negrón.   https://history.army.mil/Publications/Publications-Catalog/Honor-and-Fidelity/ (PDF download of the book Honor and Fidelity - The 65th Infantry in Korea, 1950–1953 – by Gilberto N. Villahermosa https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/citations24.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com    CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/242722224736098/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082362745798 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boricuamerican_podcast/ Big thanks to Santos Cornier for composing our intro and outro music.  Check out his music here: / Muchas gracias a Santos Cornier por componer nuestra música de intro and outro.  Escuche su musica aqui: https://www.reverbnation.com/santoscornier?fbclid=IwAR1_flS4Dy8i9t6JFhrCkzW220URLKJMVPfndmi0wl7idlA82ECx6Q-wW2Q Some episodes contain music by the very talented Daniel Massa III. Please check out his music - free for use! (just credit him) - here: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ Thanks also to the following sites for music and sound effects: https://pixabay.com/users/dmassaiii-42247146/ https://freepd.com/ https://pixabay.com/ ...

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Everything related to Puerto Rico and being Puerto Rican. New to BoricuameRican? Start here: Episode 1: How BoricuameRican Started (with my Sister): Growing Up Puerto Rican in the U.S. Episode 12: Born in the USA, Raised the PR Way: Puerto Rican Identity & Belonging Episode 2: Taínos: Indigenous Roots of Puerto Rican Identity Episode 26: La Boricua y El Blanquito: Marrying Into a Puerto Rican Family  Episode 94: Christmas/Navidad Traditions: Puerto Rico & USA   

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