I am proud of my Puerto Rican heritage and deeply frustrated by the racist undertones that continue to demean our people. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens—not garbage, not a punchline, and not a political pawn. Every election, politicians court our votes with promises of change, only to forget us once in office. We remain politically marginalized, valued only when convenient, while our history with the U.S. is one of systemic racism, from forced sterilizations to economic manipulation and restricted autonomy.
Our culture is resilient, our people strong, yet we’re exhausted from being sidelined and disrespected. We deserve genuine representation and lasting respect, not performative gestures or careless ‘jokes.’ It’s time America sees us, values us, and treats us with dignity—not just during elections but always. We demand accountability, dignity, and a future where Puerto Ricans are recognized as full citizens, not forgotten once ballots are cast.
Our culture is resilient, our people strong, yet we’re exhausted from being sidelined and disrespected. We deserve genuine representation and lasting respect, not performative gestures or careless ‘jokes.’ It’s time America sees us, values us, and treats us with dignity—not just during elections but always. We demand accountability, dignity, and a future where Puerto Ricans are recognized as full citizens, not forgotten once ballots are cast.