A History Of Afro-Puerto Ricans

[@Cng215]

I'm Afro Puerto Rican and we face colorism too. I love my dark skin and African features but I hate when other Puerto Ricans who're darker then me say that I'm not really Puerto Rican and that I hate being African. I luv Africans and I'm sick of having to introduce my entire family to make a point. Why can't people realize our oldest ancestors started in Africa and we are not just European...

[@warldorwessarnoelt3936]

Cng215 I m African and unfortunately, the vast majority of us just don’t understand or know what happened to our brothers, sisters, cousins, parents when they got on those ships towards the new world. It’s movie like this that’s important to teach a valuable lesson that our African chiefs were wrong, slavemasters were wrong, the institution of slavery was wrong, and the Europeans powers that allow slavery to exist were wrong! Let’s be clear on these facts that 99% of Africans today had nothing to do with the slave trade and let’s be clear that the vast majority of white people had nothing to do with slavery. The problem that exist as of 2021 is the fact that ethnocentrism, racism, tribalism, prejudices, discrimination and hate that’s part of human nature, must be minimized by one towards other people, for there are people out there who have fallen victims to these human ills...making it difficult for them to put ENOUGH bread and butter on the table for them and their family members. The great news here is that we all have the power as individuals to change the world around us, to treat the next person with empathy --to treat others the way you will want to be treated, regardless of your social-economic status . In a nutshell, be kind and treat others with decency, while giving other people an opportunity to climb the economic ladder of life, in today’s society. Thank you. Please don’t forget to hit the Subscribe button to follow my channel here on KZbin. Thanks for the friendship!

[@ivycolon5170]

We all puertoricans have to understand that we are not a race 🙄we are all races together ,all Caribbean's are mix . The Real puertoricans are the Indians Tainos 😉❤My mom was afrorican, my dad is European and I look like a white girl lol 😁🤷‍♀️❤❤but my sisters are dark like my mom🙂

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Im puerto rican by both my parents but i look more asian than prican. Are there Asian ancestry in prico?

[@asrealasitgets7798]

We’re Taíno descent too

[@angelnunez7376]

@@ManuelGuzman067 yes search for it I don't have any according to Anscestry but I'm pretty sure there was based on the fact that a lot of Asians when to USA (they built the trains tracks) , Brazil (after a war or something I don't remember) and other places so it mades sense

[@8a8yBleu]

My last comment on this, I COME FROM THE BRONX IN NEW YORK CITY WHERE MOST PEOPLE ARE BLACK & HISPANIC/LATIN. I AM VERY PROUD TO BE BLACK I AM VERY PROUD TO BE PUERTO RICAN & TAINO. I WILL RAISE BEAUTIFUL BLACK CHILDREN WITH MY BOYFRIEND THAT IS FROM GUINEA WEST AFRICA. WE WILL BREAK THE CYCLE OF IGNORANCE 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 love everyone

[@wildflower4795]

Good for you!

[@jL-hi4kr]

But wont claim their native

[@greggonzalez859]

I’m sending you love from Miami because I’m May live here now but the Bronx is in my heart always. PS 65 for life.

[@christophergeigel8416]

BX all day

[@manuelguillermohernandezji6539]

I'm looking for a Puerto Rican woman who makes me Man ♂️

[@darnellmagruder283]

Dark Skin is still an issue all over this world why are we so ashamed of our dark skin? What makes dark skin so despised? We need to work together to rid ourselves of these prejudices.

[@sabin97]

i dont let the melanin contents of my skin define who i am. i denounce those who try to label me as "afro-puerto rican" or "euro-puerto rican" or "american-puerto rican". all those terms are redundant and misleading.

[@abrahampalmer1153]

Exactly dark skin is beautiful and enlightenment

[@warldorwessarnoelt3936]

I m African and unfortunately, the vast majority of us just don’t understand or know what happened to our brothers, sisters, cousins, parents when they got on those ships towards the new world. It’s movie like this that’s important to teach a valuable lesson that our African chiefs were wrong, slavemasters were wrong, the institution of slavery was wrong, and the Europeans powers that allow slavery to exist were wrong! Let’s be clear on these facts that 99% of Africans today had nothing to do with the slave trade and let’s be clear that the vast majority of white people had nothing to do with slavery. The problem that exist as of 2021 is the fact that ethnocentrism, racism, tribalism, prejudices, discrimination and hate that’s part of human nature, must be minimized by one towards other people, for there are people out there who have fallen victims to these human ills...making it difficult for them to put ENOUGH bread and butter on the table for them and their family members. The great news here is that we all have the power as individuals to change the world around us, to treat the next person with empathy --to treat others the way you will want to be treated, regardless of your social-economic status . In a nutshell, be kind and treat others with decency, while giving other people an opportunity to climb the economic ladder of life, in today’s society. Thank you. Please don’t forget to hit the Subscribe button to follow my channel here on KZbin. Thanks for the friendship!

[@FirelightX3]

Its best to just look forward while respecting each other. If you talk about it as if it is a problem then you are essentially recreating the problem. In this generation Of America it is not even a problem because we do not live in slavery times anymore, yet there is going to be some stigmas left behind which will eventually dissolve with the coming generations. It was only a problem of "yesterday". However, it is still a problem in other countries and other kind of peoples are experiencing this problem everyday within different cultures such as women and children in Iran, and in China.....Liberia.

[@cw4506]

Deep and rich are the appropriate names for our beautiful skin tones.

[@alexmorales3484]

Afro-Puertoricans are beautiful people. I'm so proud of skin color, beautiful curly jet black hair and big dark brown eyes that looks almost black.

[@coollock5912]

@Alex Morales So thank those pure "Africans" for giving you their "Superior" blood!

[@judaprinxbeatz.8008]

THAT SOUNDS BORDERLINE PREJUDICE ASFUCK LMAO

[@jamalcole1985]

@@judaprinxbeatz.8008 Do you know the actual definition of prejudice?

[@judaprinxbeatz.8008]

@@jamalcole1985 YES ... NOW DON'T TRY TO PRESUME NOR ASSUME. GET LOST.

[@jeanetteelmore5650]

@adewale ndjen YES THEY TRY TO LOOK DOWN WHEN THEY DONT WANT TO BE AFRO CENTRIC. MANY OF THEM TRY TO HIDE.

[@bellaroserela]

I had the shock of my life when I went to Puerto Rico with my sister and niece and met and saw a lot of dark skinned Puertorican people that look just like us. Love to all the diaspora🇱🇷🇵🇷🖤💖💕😅

[@zxcibe5744]

SMH.

[@Cng215]

Loiza ftw

[@Cng215]

@Kamar G I don't think he meant it in a bad way I think he meant it as not all Africans are from Africa. They are indigenous to those lands and weren't all brought through slavery. As we know all humans even the Chinese came from Africans in Africa but no one fights them on their Africaness...

[@144wychwood]

Deshone Robinson Caribbean blacks may have been there a long time and make up majority of population but most were brought over as slaves by white colonialist just as they were in US and other parts of the world. Some of us have different features than others depending upon what areas/tribes we descended from. If we don’t look pure African thats because of race mixing. My late fathers mother from Barbados alledegly had East Indian and white in her but my father definitely looked like a black man. Bottom line we’re black and descendants of Africa.

[@bellaroserela]

@@144wychwood I was just shocked because what I saw on TV and going there was difference then the people I was use to seeing. It felt because most people deny their African heritage. It made me feel very proud and welcomed.

[@blessed18888]

I am proud to call myself a Afro-Boricua I've showed this to my children and it helped them understand there heritage. Tfs and blessings to you and yours

[@otisbillups4150]

blessed 1880 " BLESS YOU " !

[@luisjuarbe6946]

👰🍼🕺💵🤰🏃💏🤫😉👌💌🌹💎

[@princesspeach9755]

Your not black stop it

[@pandahplayz9830]

@@princesspeach9755 you are racist

[@YUCAYEQUE]

@@princesspeach9755 for real! 🙄

[@kibweking9135]

I travel to Puerto Rico a few years back i went to Loiza where majority of the African pr and they are proud of there african roots

[@randee4550]

All of us, are proud of our multicultural heritage.

[@305savage]

@@randee4550 ...

[@westafricana4343]

You will also see a lot of african influence there

[@l0uisanthony991]

@@305savage they are multiracial

[@kloudnine2832]

shit we definitely are, ppl made fun of my black nose but im proud of my ancestors, exept for the spaniards!!!

[@Neighbor_]

As a Puerto Rican born and raised in the Island, we are always reminded of our mixture: Taino, Spanish and African! Always Proud till I die!

[@nelsona779]

💯✊🏽😎

[@ab9840]

This song is for you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3PPoGywl5hqjtE

[@chichileo2963]

How is this different from anything said in the video?

[@Neighbor_]

@@chichileo2963 what do you mean?

[@chichileo2963]

@@Neighbor_ Your comment seemed redundant because he stated exactly that.

[@CarlosMorales-le6ng]

I am proud to be Afro Puerto Rico! Our roots in PR are strong! And let’s not forget our DR, Cuban, Jamaican brother and sisters!

[@Bobbyxhuggy]

One love

[@FactChecker1378]

@@CarlosMorales-le6ng at one point there was a union lined up, It was called “The Antillean Confederation” EEUU managed to sabotage that development..

[@AR-bj2hj]

Finally, As an Afro Puerto Rican, I am overjoyed a good video was made about this, Thank you!

[@k.c.5426]

Hola kinfolk! AA here sending love to you and all the Afro-Latino/Afro-Carribean brothers & sisters. ✊💞🌍

[@amariewalenda3801]

We are afro we love it we are proud my family is not racists at all we are all black not high yellow either we do keep our traditions alive and our real culture we aren't catholic's or Christians either LOVE IFA always will not all Puertoricans are racists or prejudice, ASÈ too all

[@amariewalenda3801]

@RenaissanceKing igual ASÈ amor let olodumare bless you and your💚👍

[@khephra1]

Deshone Robinson what do you call it?

[@jahjoeka]

Why do dark-skined Puerto Ricans act like they not black or have African roots?

[@SoLNaTaL555]

I come from Afro-Dominican/Afro-Haitian and Afro-Cuban parents. Tell us more about the Africans of these two islands. Thanks!

[@icecreambeats101]

Haiti and Cuba are one of my favorite Latin countries

[@elsalserosaoco]

Proud to be an Afro Boricua !!!! Always....

[@DeJaAjed]

Exactly! Puerto Rico IS a made up name like the divided states aka america! Call OUR lands what our ancestors called them. Borikén not P.R. 'The Land of OURS' not america!

[@babak6409]

Dig dat

[@rickqueen65]

Salute!

[@tapsirusaccoh67]

I’m African and we love you guys ❤️

[@indiaD5154]

I recently traveled to Puerto Rico and loved every bit of it i definitely felt my ancestors, much love

[@arroyo5born749]

Welcome family with open arms

[@luisjuarbe6946]

👰🍼🕺💵🤰🏃💏🤫😉👌💌🌹💎

[@KingStaminaTheLongLastingBrand]

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[@MarcusMartin-x7y]

😍📿🥰

[@melbamartinez2183]

Facts that Iam proud of I am privileged to have knowledge of my ancestor whi was enslaved by a Frenchman who brought his slaves to PR my mother's great grandfather who was a medicine man

[@alexanderramos9492]

There is a museum in old San Juan about our African heritage.

[@mlt1357]

Alexander Ramos thank you for sharing. I will plan to visit.

[@alexanderramos9492]

@@mlt1357 Awesome 👍🏼 Much love from 🇵🇷😉

[@harlem1182]

@@alexanderramos9492 that's good because black people need to know who we are, and where our indigenous ancient taino Indians ancestors come from. they are brainwashed thinking we are white or European or from Spain

[@fordatimebeing]

It was really dope

[@spanishfly5660]

@@harlem1182 You must not be paying attention. Puerto Rican people know their Roots is in our Music. Ismael Rivera & Ralphy Levitt have songs that addresses our Heritage. We are call the Rainbow People so don't bring that USA ignorance to us.

[@kakuamoahboateng1948]

I'm from Ghana, Ashanti formerly Gold Coast. I hope to meet my Puerto Rican brothers someday

[@cathyotero6229]

Hi I'm kathy I'm from Puerto Rico.

[@johnrodz4892]

K AKUAMOAH BOATENG you'll be more than welcome and thank you for giving us the most beautiful music in the world (bomba).

[@polorican_Red_I.D.]

*Care to address the rampant trade of other Africans to the Portuguese, Germans, Dutch, Norwegians,and Swedes for slavery in exchange for spices, gun powder, guns etc?Explain to the people what the Ghanian Slave Castles are? You know Elmina and Fort Chritiansborg. And explain to them how Ghanaians rounded up other Africans for the Europeans to be held in these castles to be shipped off.*

[@benjaminpadilla3824]

Hi I'm Benjamin ,I'm from Coamo,P.R. my house is your house my brother!!Would love to meet you

[@arushanioshaka5600]

@@polorican_Red_I.D. funny modern Ghana didn't even exist 50 years ago let alone 300 years ago but also those slave castle where built by Portuguese and the Portuguese where know for raiding the coasts of Africa and taking slaves but for the sake of this argument this is about afro Puerto ricans who are Africans which i doubt you are

[@-I1C2U3-]

LOVE LOVE LOVE what you are doing. Im Afro Puertotican and we need to be educated on our history and lineage. Ty. 👍🏾✌🏾

[@-I1C2U3-]

Will be supporting on Patreon.

[@arushanioshaka5600]

Good to hear yall aren't anti Africa like some USA blacks

[@-I1C2U3-]

Im from the Ny Nj area and all my life thats what I know myself to be. I get there are others that identify as something else and thats because I believe they might not know or use is as an opportunity for gain. They are lost cause when they are reminded they are not white they cry wolf. Relatives included. 🧐🤨

[@-I1C2U3-]

Alright I officially showed support thru Patreon. So much material on there. We should all support. 👍🏾✌🏾

[@ericirizarry7218]

Google1 Google2 Afro Puerto Rican’s are only in Loisa Pr

[@spaceseed9250]

I love the video home team! And all your videos especially since I am an Afro Puerto Rican. I'm so glad that you are bringing this out to our African American brothers and sisters, because the media only portarys most of the time Puerto Ricans that look like Jenefer Lopez and Mark Anthony. The only time you see Puerto Ricans looking like us is when we are playing sports boxing or baseball ( you forgot to give props to Reberto Clemente ) but this was a great and highly needed video, because sad too say alot of Puerto Ricans are ignorant of there African Heritage!🙏😎

[@SyrahJStgo]

Very interesting video,,my paternal grandmother used to tell me stories of when her mother,two sisters and herself came to Puerto Rico from Senegal by the family of spanish(Sevilla Spain) Don Demetrio Santiago Rangel(my grandfather) in the late 1800 to "work" in their hacienda in Ponce PR...my grandmother had 14 kids with Don Demetrio (my father was one of them) my grandma died at the age of 97 in 1984,and I remember her dearly,I learned abaut my African heritage from her and I passed that on to my kids and grandkids.

[@JAW242]

Syrah J. Stgo I live in Texas and one of my patients (around 70 yo) is from Ponce and his last name is Rangel. Might be related to you:D

[@SyrahJStgo]

@@JAW242 oh wow,interesting

[@SyrahJStgo]

@@JAW242,,,who knows right

[@sinigaleetv2428]

Greetings you so much from Senegal living in Germany

[@vtecnegro85]

The moors who went to the mountains in puerto rico were the Wolof from Almoravid dynasty. They also come from old Ghana empire.

[@jpoupart23]

From a black puertorrican Thanks!

[@lesedim4492]

Why do many people confuse "Latina" as a racial group? As I understand it, that community is made up of a diverse group of many racial/heritage backgrounds.

[@TCthaCrisis]

Because alot of time when you ask what race are they.. They reply "Latino" "Latina"

[@lesedim4492]

TC tha Crisis True. I just wonder why is their actual race hidden. Others do answer better and say "Hispanic"(implied euro descent?) or "Afro-latina" as stated in the video. Especially in media, you can clearly see this community is diverse☺

[@lesedim4492]

King Shaddd Exactly! ☺ It's a culture. I can believe the heavy African/Asian presence as you say. Even the Latin music could pass for Afro Beats.

[@12sisters1bride7]

@Princip Mondesir thats becoming a trend in n.america,smh

[@danielanderson8322]

The truth is people will claim anything before black, even if it's of a separate category.

[@vazquez1196]

Being Afro Rican myself I love this

[@rohidnablayy6060]

What’s your African background my father is fro Ghana I’m hoping I have peurto rican in me my mother is Irish

[@rx7racer88]

Right?

[@eddreads]

Thank you!!! I'm from Puerto Rico and your channel it's my guide for everything. Also im a artisan on the island and my work is based on African heritage.

[@Prettibaddmimi]

Eduardo Paz good for you 👏🏽

[@ShaniOnSinai]

That is awesome. I recently visited old San Juan. Is your art available online? I'm planning on returning to Rincon where my mom was raised.

[@arushanioshaka5600]

Long live Africa and its children

[@polorican_Red_I.D.]

So basically do you deny your Spanish heritage.? You know your white ancestry or do you just celebrate Taino and African? I'm not criticizing you it's your life Im just inquiring.

[@TheFizzyGenie]

Polo Rican We celebrate all of them!

[@itburns8053]

Thank you for another african history lesson. I really enjoy all of your videos my friend. Keep up the great work brother

[@manakamuhammad6936]

From Kenya East Africa love you all brothers in the world.

[@arroyo5born749]

Love you right back brother

[@Africasoil]

Peace bro.

[@warldorwessarnoelt3936]

manaka muhammad I m African and unfortunately, the vast majority of us just don’t understand or know what happened to our brothers, sisters, cousins, parents when they got on those ships towards the new world. It’s movie like this that’s important to teach a valuable lesson that our African chiefs were wrong, slavemasters were wrong, the institution of slavery was wrong, and the Europeans powers that allow slavery to exist were wrong! Let’s be clear on these facts that 99% of Africans today had nothing to do with the slave trade and let’s be clear that the vast majority of white people had nothing to do with slavery. The problem that exist as of 2021 is the fact that ethnocentrism, racism, tribalism, prejudices, discrimination and hate that’s part of human nature, must be minimized by one towards other people, for there are people out there who have fallen victims to these human ills...making it difficult for them to put ENOUGH bread and butter on the table for them and their family members. The great news here is that we all have the power as individuals to change the world around us, to treat the next person with empathy --to treat others the way you will want to be treated, regardless of your social-economic status . In a nutshell, be kind and treat others with decency, while giving other people an opportunity to climb the economic ladder of life, in today’s society. Thank you. Please don’t forget to hit the Subscribe button to follow my channel here on KZbin. Thanks for the friendship!

[@edguerra8790]

Do one on Afro-Mexicans.

[@charlesspeaksthetruth4334]

Hell Yeah!!! Most people don't even know afro mexicans exist, let alone know that Mexico's second president was a black man by the name of Vicente Guerrero.

[@MSALIYAHJORDAN]

Word

[@beanabong2896]

That would be very interesting video!

[@jordanstorr1871]

King Shaddd I heard of him. His story is very interesting.

[@MSALIYAHJORDAN]

@2 piece Willy Word, is an African American expression. It's like saying Yes! Ex. You: This pizza is good! Me: Word!

[@rdlybrka]

"CQC" Consistently Quality Content. Thank You.

[@arleneserrano8120]

I am a proud Afro Rican ❤️ from Brooklyn

[@PHlophe]

Arlena serrano, i think its time Afro Boricuas learn one major african laguage to build a bridge with the continent. it will be a show of strength , everyone is afraid of a determined Afro gal.

[@grapeshot]

I know some afro-latinas they get very angry if you call them black. They'll say they're Spanish in a heartbeat.

[@Naeem_El]

BLOODY POND LIVES I know some too they hate that big time

[@ao1920]

Spanish is a language and belongs to those of Spain.

[@grapeshot]

@@ao1920 I know that and I also know people from Spain are Europeans. But it's that whiteness that these Afro Latinos want to claim.

[@ao1920]

@@grapeshot they've been brainwashed or they've brainwashed themselves Lol

[@bakaribradford]

@@grapeshot Right as if the Spanish people of Spain would love to claim them... That's like black Americans trying to claim British heritage for themselves...

[@aracelisgonzalez-reyes]

Correction, we never abandoned our African bomba and plena. I was born in the Bronx and every Puerto Rican home had "tambores, guiro and other African instruments, which we still used today. Salsa and merengue are other styles of music we've embraced. I lived and went to schools both in the USA and Puerto Rico. Our three culture is very much alive on the island Spanish, African and also our Taino culture.

[@tweetytweet2257]

Guiro is a Taino indian instrument. Very beautiful sound and the drums are african

[@dberry1043]

That all may be truth but I also lived on the island and racism is alive and well and the darker you are the more your deemed to be a trouble maker!!

[@coquireport]

The Guiro I believe is a Taino instrument..

[@zxcibe5744]

Love Puerto Rico!!! Many blessings from there. My family is blessed to have all parts of PR represented.

[@grandpa7815]

My mother is black my father afro Puerto Rican I have always known that Puerto Rican have strong African blood ,but now I know exactly from where great information.

[@BlancoToldYou]

Mi gente 🖤🇵🇷✊🏽thank u for this , I'm always having to explain this to ppl we aren't all European looking,and most of us are proud of our afrikana roots..

[@arushanioshaka5600]

You're a Hebrew Israelite

[@stormstorm7396]

Some of y'all are 🙄💯

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

I'm PR'can and proud of my African ancestry, loved the video brother, Thank you.

[@JuanRodriguez-wh9sn]

This is why I’m so proud to be Puerto Rican 💯💯💯🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@Albanianwarrior23]

with a German last name... lol.... You do know its German and not spanish right ?

[@drelewis2448]

Same bro

[@dirzx1979]

NO. the sun is a deadly lazer... not anymore theres a blanket

[@VivaBellabyXtina]

Contrary to what someone else here said 😏...not all of us Dominicans denounce or reject our African heritage (in fact most don't- the loud ignorant ones get the most attention though)! A video on Afro-Dominicans would be cool too! To anyone curious look up Dominican Palo music, it is our most African influenced genre of music

[@VivaBellabyXtina]

@@Iridescence7770 yea (to be honest I don't really use the word Afro Dominican), but I mean more specifically those that are identifiably black and more of African descent, as there are many that are more European descent, white-passing, and I wouldnt necessarily label them as being black

[@8a8yBleu]

Where I’m from (New York City born & raised) if you dare call a dominican any form of black or African they will curse u out & become extremely upset. I have met very few Dominicans that acknowledge let alone be proud of their true roots. I know this does not apply to everyone because there are ton of Puerto Rican’s that are the same way however in my personal experiences in New York I find that Dominicans are extremely racist towards blacks & black culture more than Puerto Rican’s. Puerto Rican’s are much more Americanized & closer to black people (In the Bronx) at least.

[@mixtapemania6769]

As a Haitian I would love to see this. Afro-Dominican former slaves fought alongside the whites in the war against Haiti (1840s). Trujillo really fukked up racial relations in the DR. He is the cause for any inferiority complex or racism that exists there today really. Before, it didnt seem Dominicans thought about themselves racially.

[@Cahluvca]

Def not all but many dont seem to call out those that do here in the states. Im sure its many around that diaspora that are proud of their African heritage

[@BreuckelensFinest]

@@VivaBellabyXtina We've spoken before on KZbin. Marry me already. Hahaha Yo soy Boricua. I love your views. Stay true. :-D

[@Morenitto89]

Love this. Being afro puerto rican myself and proud of it, there are many who dont understand that fusion and ridicule me for “being black or hispanic when it convinces me”; Which is why many denounce one of the other. But rise through the hate and embrace the African/Indian within.

[@lindarichard4629]

We black people have made extra great contributions to all civilizations. Enough said. Great video

[@tripleooo7881]

That's why puerto Rican women so beautiful. 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@strangeleerose7351]

I am happy that you spoke about African History in Puerto Rico. Love it!

[@kloudnine2832]

THANK U SO MUCH IN DOING THIS DOCUMENTARY BRO, NO BODY KNOWS OF WHAT MY PPL BEEN THRU!!! THANK U SO MUCH GOD BLESS!!

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

THANK YOU SO MUCH , I HAVE FELT IN MY HEART AFRICAN all my life. alhtough I am light skinned, as most carmel skinned puerto ricans are, I knew. I am proud of my AFRICAN roots, and will one day see Africa my mother land.:) Puerto Rico what a beautiful place.

[@ellengomez6249]

Thank you for this video. My mother taught us about our afro-puerto rican heritage when I was a child. While attending school I faced prejudiced from my own "boriquas" because my skin was darker than theirs and my hair was thick and coarse. I received more acceptance from my african american school mates. Thanks again for this video. 👍

[@Radrook353]

In contrast I had Puerto Ricans calling my hair dead because it is straight.

[@DAyeshua]

Good job my brother. The only thing that your missing is a few minor details about the mulattos that came from Spain in the initial trip to Puerto Rico as well as the part that the "ladrinos" had in this historical event. Lastly, I love the Bomba y Plena reference because its a direct connect to Puerto Rico and Ghana. I did my senior thesis on this very thing back in 93, and asked to be published by African American Historian. There are other things that could be added in a part two version. Just a thought. I also read one request about Afro-Mexican. I can help you if you want. Just a thought. I studied there and did research there too. I love this content. I'm so excited.

[@thebridge5483]

This comment section should be interesting, I’ll check back in 2 months with a bag of popcorn 🍿

[@arushanioshaka5600]

😂😂😂 its going to be fill with racist comments

[@thebridge5483]

Arusha Alghu 🤣

[@amariewalenda3801]

Thats not funny is ignorant and disgusting

[@thebridge5483]

Walenda Oshunmarie you must be new around here

[@amariewalenda3801]

@@thebridge5483 nope, just tired of people's ignorance, i would never comment on anything else or other race or other facts but ive been waiting for a long time for this video

[@Cellyescalera]

Am Afro Puerto Rican and it's enjoyable the way so perfect that you gave the information. Just exactly the way it is. Thanks! I give you 10 🌟, for talking about our culture. And am from LOÍZA and my last name no everyone has it . Only LOÍZA People and we are all relatives. It's something that if you hear the last names: Escalera, Clemente, Quiñones, Pizarro, Calderón and Ayala, which are most exclusive in Piñones and Loíza. And we keep living close enough to the area. Piñones is a like the city and Loíza is like the state In P.R. When we say our last name, AUTOMATICALLY plp knows exactly where we come from. Those are last names that are still maintain originals or Virgin between afro-puerrorricans. An we love BOMBA most. We have a event every year it's call The Loíza Fest and you can see our customs. And you'll find a lotta "CABEZUDOS" (THE BIG HEAD CHARACTER) I just enjoy dance BOMBA AND Plena. GRACIAS! FOR SUCH DOCUMENT. WE APPRECIATE IT!

[@mimomuiruri1552]

My Puerto Rican friend and I were just having this kinda conversation. More like her schooling me, lol Thanks for posting this. Love from Kenya ♥

[@damalavanda]

Thank you for taking us into account, blessed be

[@arushanioshaka5600]

Blessed be god who made us

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

Thank you!, for posting this actual and factual information to those who are lost upon the whole idea on what an African Latino is, Puerto Rico as far as Dominican Republic is concerned is a wide range of mixtures especially African descended people... glad to be part of the afro Latino Club

[@BXGUY73]

The TERM "SALSA" was created by the FANIA Record label (NOT only by Puerto Ricans) because they wanted to GENERALIZE all the various Afro-Caribbean (Spanish) music genres under ONE TERM. Even though each rhythm was DISTINCT and different from one another to musicians although NOT to the general public. For example: Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo, Son, Guaguanco, Plena, Bomba, AFRO-CUBAN-JAZZ/Descargas, Merengues, Boleros, Seis Jibaro music & Boogaloo were ALL under the UMBRELLA TERM of "Salsa."

[@Radrook353]

Merengue has never been confused with salsa. The percussion rhythm is completely different.

[@johnbhughes3419]

You should do a video on the gullah geechee people next.

[@Frostgrl681]

That would be exciting.

[@lindamaemullins5151]

Yep 👍❤️

[@ninpobudo3876]

Gone with that Black Buckrah shit 😀

[@dariangregory6182]

There are two different kinds of Puerto Rican. The kind who embrace their African Heritage and the kind who claim white on the Census.

[@erinlaboricua]

Some of us can't claim our African heritage when writing on the Census, doesn't mean we don't try to learn about it and claim the rest of our culture 😔 I was born with super pale skin. To check a different box in America would be considered a lie.

[@MrToolz.]

@@erinlaboricua no it wouldn’t.. you dnt have to say you’re white just because your skin is pale

[@SyrahJStgo]

Growing up my great grandma told us stories of where we came from, I still do that with my grandkids

[@gjone1]

@@erinlaboricua Being white is not about how you look, it's about exclusive European ancestry. Claiming you are white because you look like you can pass for having exclusive (meaning only) European ancestry is called "Passing", which is an interesting cultural phenomenon that has extensive research in the social sciences. Some studies suggest that it is a self-abusive defense mechanism to help people deal with the unresolved shame of their internalized racism.

[@erinlaboricua]

@@gjone1 If that's your passive way of implying that I'm a racist, I'll happily put that to bed by denying that absurdity. All my life I was referred to as "white" by my peers, and at least in the area I grew up in, being "white" was majorly due to skin color. I'm proud of my Puerto Rican heritage and always correct people that I am not "white" in the way they believe, which yes, is based on how I look. I only recently learned about the term "white passing" earlier this year. Forgive me for not referring to myself as such when that is still new to me.

[@Renould2010]

Home team your Always winning, continue to Shine, 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💯💯💯👑🙏🏾.

[@samuellangrin7334]

Reggaeton is a fusion genre of jamaican reggae and a derivative form of dancehall another music form in jamaica

[@elijahstraight402]

A rip-off

[@joselinediaz3731]

This is very informative and very educational. As a puertorrican I want to thank you for taking your time and gather this piece of valuable information.

[@Lando-kx6so]

Reaggeton is really just a mutated version of 90s "Reggae en Español" from Panama which is really just Dancehall (from Jamaica) in Spanish

[@RottedDollface]

Yes, Big diff between Spanish Reggae and Reggaeton. It all goes back to Jamaica. Pero Reggaeton is Boricua.

[@hornybastard3902]

THAT MAY BE TRUTH BUT PEOPLE REALLYGOT TO IT WHEN IT BECAME REAGGETON BEFORE IT WASNT THAT POPULAR...............

[@Lemon-rk9hq]

RottedDollFace reaggeton is better in my opinion it’s bad ass not everyone likes it though

[@arroyo5born749]

Funny ...so true El Heneral was the first one we heard in NY. That should be correct. No one was doing before him.....if there was one they had no circulation. .

[@2121luv1]

Reggaeton and y'all music aint the same at all

[@ShaniOnSinai]

My mother's family are the one of the few who fled from colonialization, in Puerto Rico we call ourselves jibaros. Thank you for posting. So many times I've dealt with super ignorant and violent reactions due to my coming out so light but it doesn't matter...I adore my history.

[@arushanioshaka5600]

Beautiful Puerto Rican queen

[@jhjhghghg1467]

You are white

[@Jonmad17]

You realize that Jíbaros were European, right? They were Canarian migrants who were granted land by the Spanish government in the center of the island. The reason you're light is because the majority of your ancestors likely came from Europe.

[@Radrook353]

African Americans are not all of the same shade of skin color. They have absolutely no issue with it.

[@GetTouchMag]

My Father is Puerto Rican / Mom African American this was vey informative 😊 Thank You

[@DajiaJoyce]

I just did 23&me and found out my recent ancestry was from Puerto rico, love this video😊

[@joseloboricua4502]

I was born in Ponce Puerto Rico Raised in New York. Now I lived in California and I will never forget my roots. I will always be Boricua hasta la muerte.

[@alicemoh9225]

It's sad when colonised and enslaved people dont acknowledge their african roots. It's because of their african gene most of them survived. We african are physically and mentally very strong

[@EvaAnika]

That's when your oppressors spend 500 years trying to brainwash you.you have to be extremely strong to oppose that kind of brainwashing for hundreds and hundreds of years back to back.

[@ashleyotero4394]

It was because of the "TAINO" and African gene in which why we survived. Get it right sister.

[@alicemoh9225]

@@ashleyotero4394 no it's not. Why did you think native american died out. Sorry but they were too weak.

[@ashleyotero4394]

@Kenneth Liburd You're 7 months late

[@khandeojones264]

Please do one for us Jamaicans, I'm curious

[@marthaawuyah9805]

Get in touch I will show you

[@khandeojones264]

Okay thanks

[@patricerenee1717]

Yes please!!!

[@marthaawuyah9805]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afro-Jamaicans

[@marthaawuyah9805]

Jamaica in the twi language is 'Gyama ya ka', which means We are stuck.

[@michaelreyes6761]

Thank you for posting this awesome documentary about my beautiful Puertorriqueños.✌️

[@davidlopez-rl4sh]

Thank you for teaching me more than what I already know.

[@andyotero6104]

African + Taino + Spain = Puertoricans

[@tunez30]

Simple as that!!

[@thebattlebooth]

Pretty much

[@Josiekins26]

Yep that's me

[@julianthegoat9140]

Not really there a lot more European

[@Militantreturns]

@Backcountry Enthusiast lol

[@markaubert1521]

Brother Home team, First of all I want to say that I am a fan of your series, "A Closer Look". I always learn something new from watching your series. But this one completely blew me away. I took a College course at Hunter College in NYC years ago on the history of Puerto Rico and almost none of the information you shared in the video was covered in the course. There was no mention of the Libertos or that Bomba was from decendents of slaves from Ghana and that Plena was introduced to Puerto Rico from people of the English speaking Caribbean. Thank you for bringing this to light. Keep up the good work my brother.

[@s3hooligan]

Very informative video. In Ponce, there is a statue (El Hombre Redimido - The Man Redeemed) that pays tribute to the Puerto Rico’s African ancestry. Also, to be correct, while reggaeton is popular in Puerto Rico, it began in Panama.

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Dr. Ben Yocchnan, was an Ethiopian Puerto Rican Judio, and one of the foremost Egyptologist, and lecturers in the world. A member of my aunt's church in Harlem, New York city. Minister Farrakhan has much of his scholarly research since his death. Study hard! Stay on a straight path. I began at 9.

[@Nisa1971]

Fascinating, Dr. Greg Carr speaks of him often on the Karen Hunter Show. Thank you for your comment.

[@FirelightX3]

Thank you, I had no idea about my African ancestry and was kinda shocked to learn about it.

[@wadatmusik2859]

I am African American with Caribbean heritage. I love my latino people from all their different countries. One blood!

[@ladymsthing6056]

Wadat Musik African American or Caribbean heritage? They aren’t the same. The term African American cane from ADOS people wanting to embrace their African roots. I hope HomeTeam breaks down Black American so people will know my people’s history, especially if they live in America.

[@biracialmario8211]

@@ladymsthing6056 stfu

[@johnbhughes3419]

@@ladymsthing6056 a person can have both let's say his father is Caribbean and his mother is African American from hundreds of years of being in America with ancestors that where formerly enslaved.

[@wadatmusik2859]

@@johnbhughes3419 I am so surprised that LadyMsThing couldn't figure that out.

[@johnbhughes3419]

@@wadatmusik2859 yes some people are typing without thinking

[@gray_bullet2310]

Thank you for this video!!! I am full blooded Puerto Rican and am so proud of my blood and how we came to be the people we are today. Many do not acknowledge our ancestry or so many refuse to acknowledge the plight of the Puerto Rican people and its roots when it comes to our African Roots, although it's celebrated and made us a proud people

[@kingdick5611]

Facts the African side gave y'all flavor n spice y'all definitely have more African features trust me when u mix wit a African the genes dominant over n thing how u think Brazilians n Puerto Ricans get there hips n butt from the sista n her take pride

[@SHANNY13_96]

​@@kingdick5611they get from Congolese Angolan Sao Tome Mozambique Creatures!!"😅

[@ldrdatribeoflife5072]

Thank you for sharing this, I was always curious about them

[@sosaalejandro5536]

I'am proud to keep learning. As i already accepted my true heritage as a Israelite from Puerto Rico. Thank you and all the other hebrew brothers and sisters that are waking our people up from our true identities. So many people are still denying it but movement is still moving forward. God bless.

[@israelizzybrown4646]

Gracias hermano! Por favor no faltas la pronunciación. ❤️ Ponce (pon-say) Taíno (tie-ee-no). Pronunciation is everything. ❤️ thank you so much for this video!

[@veronica.n.franco]

Yes, agreed!

[@celimardejesus7857]

Thank you SO much for this video ❤🇵🇷

[@BethanyNes77]

I am Puerto Rican found out I have Western African roots

[@arushanioshaka5600]

Good for you

[@fantastixfilms5372]

Because most of us do. Some of us like me have more and have darker skin as well

[@TheBLACKboard65]

I am ADOS but was initially inspired to learn Spanish because I saw a book in the library on PR. All the people looked just like my family. So I figured if I learned Spanish and French along with my mother tongue of English, I'd be able to speak to Blacks just about anywhere I traveled - and, I was right!

[@MelodicalJazzyphile723]

Thank you for putting in the time to present this to us brother. Good job man. It's needed.

[@nw9801]

LOVE.THIS.VID. Please do one on the small group of Jamaicans that emigrated to Panama to build the canal

[@dwaynerichburg1706]

This is where the origins of Reggaeton come from Panama( No offense to Puerto Rico) but, that’s the truth & The Puerto Rican’s know the truth

[@amariewalenda3801]

@@dwaynerichburg1706 yes buddy we know the true we damn well know it was PANAMA saludos de 🇵🇷🗽, la atrevida, el general, y muchos mas👍💚

[@sedsa097]

St. Lucians too, in fact ppl from many islands migrated for work in Panama during the construction.

[@Mr2bad1]

Ponce has two syllables not one. "PON-CE"

[@Tsukino]

was thinking the same thing.

[@CrimsonRaven51]

More phonetically - Pone say.

[@KP-zm1bo]

For real the way he was saying it made me cringe lol but I have nothing but love for the brother

[@joymerc650]

WOW...I really learned something here, being born in New Jersey and never placed a foot on Puerto Rico this little bit of information went a long way. Thank you!!

[@constructivesolutions8952]

I live in San Juan, PR. They practice blackface for comedy on t.v.. The system of white supremacy is refining strong out here.

[@errolthomas9426]

Wow. Smh.

[@Militantreturns]

There brainwashed

[@constructivesolutions8952]

Yuki BabaYaga it’s still going on in 2020. remezcla.com/lists/film/10-egregious-uses-of-blackface-on-spanish-language-television/

[@constructivesolutions8952]

Yuki BabaYaga satire comedy is use to degrade blks by playing a dumb and stupid image for the racist system. It’s self evident. All European culture practice racism to some degree. This is extreme.

[@constructivesolutions8952]

Puerto Rico has over 10 shows that practice blackface and they have a kkk headquarters on the island. It doesn’t take that much research to find out that Puerto Ricans practice blackface. European including French, portugueses, Spanish culture came from the caves like homosexuality, diseases, and from caucas mountains. They couldn’t see each other bc there was no sun light. Institution in Australia did to research on white people. Now in 2020 Puerto Rican practice blackface on public tv. Do your research.

[@8a8yBleu]

Thanks for creating this video. I love each video that I watch of yours. For those that do not know, Afro Latino/a come in all shades. U do not have to be darker skinned to identify or be considered as such. I am a light shade of brown (I do wish I had more melanin) HOWEVER I identify as Afro Latina because my parents are Puerto Rican & Haitian & I acknowledge, represent & take pride in my African roots. It sucks tho that I am not taken serious when I say this because the shade of my skin is “too light” to be considered an Afro Latina. It’s amazingly beautiful to be from such a great place. I just wish ALL Hispanics/Latinos acknowledged that they ALL have Afro blood running through their veins. We were just sent to diff areas of the world that’s all ;)

[@Ishamel88]

Sasha Bleu about time someone with smarts & senses thank you

[@mercedescottrell]

Yes I love and embrace who I am❤️

[@timothygarcia8619]

Very well made👏👏👏 Keep up the GREAT work mi Hermano💪✊🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷💯💯💯💯

[@michaelwright1467]

As a Black American here in the USA, I know many Puerto-Ricans who are realer than many who claim they are all about our Culture. I went to an HBCU and my roommate was Rican. He taught me a lot about the Carribean and skin color. Went home with him and his fam accepted me like I was one of their own. We still keep in touch thru the years.

[@majorpaindiaz]

Non-sense and exceptionalism

[@michaelwright1467]

I can tell you don't get out or travel much huih? @@majorpaindiaz

[@africangodman6145]

Wow, this is excellent knowledge my brother, thank you.

[@timjohnson172]

Thanks for the video and the hidden history you found

[@mannysabir1339]

Right when you said Taino, I realized that's where Christopher Columbus actually landed as he never set foot on the contiguous 48.

[@randee4550]

You're wrong. Ever heard of New Spain? Southern Florida? Check your history, homie.

[@damalavanda]

Thank you, bard. I'm from Rio Grande the town right next to Loiza

[@luisjuarbe6946]

👰🍼🕺💵🤰🏃💏🤫😉👌💌🌹💎

[@solo9352]

U do r people a great service thanks. 🌠

[@justino.maduka77]

Great video as always. I always look forward to learning something new about Africa and African history, Quick question to HTH or anyone that's knowledgeable on this topic. In the video, you mentioned some of the enslaved Africans escaped to the mountains of Puerto Rico and coexisted with the Tainos. I thought that occurred in Jamaica with their Africans and their natives. Am I wrong or did similar events take place in both areas?

[@hometeamhistory806]

JustmadukA There were maroon communities in multiple Caribbean islands

[@justino.maduka77]

@@hometeamhistory806 Thanks man

[@alexsantiago3516]

As a Rican LIVING in PR, no one says were Spanish we say Puerto Rican. 2) Yes there is racism here but the Black PRicans here are extremely proud of their African roots and it's celebrated as are Taino roots are and Spanish (Spain) No one in the Carribean calls themselves Spanish like in the US. Its the equivalent of the people in the US calling themselves English cause they speak the language

[@biggalaxy9102]

Yes I hate when my mom refers to Boricuas as "Spanish!" It irritates me bc we are not Spaniah, we are Borikin!

[@Radrook353]

I haven seen any Latinos in the USA referring to themselves as being Spanish. Mexicans say they are Mexicans. Dominicans Dominicans, Puerto Ricans Puerto Ricans. As a cultural group we all call ourselves Latinos.

[@rauljosegarcia]

Cool video, thanks for the info. For anyone particularly interested in the names, be aware that there are several mispronunciations of Spanish words, so don't be confused if you look something up and it doesn't look like it matches up with what you hear here.

[@NYGUY9]

Puerto Rico is responsible and dominant for 2 of the top 5 music genres in the world that descend from the mother land Africa and people wonder where the pride comes from. That’s not to mention the European and Native culture/influence and we embrace them all as one people.🇵🇷

[@pu-m3451]

I'm Puerto Rican and I'm proud of all my ancestors. 😎❤

[@inocentelopez5775]

thanks ,very good information.

[@drevsandre4555]

I’m from Loiza raised in Bayamon... I live in Houston now and you do not know how many times I have to explain I’m a dark skin Puerican.

[@anthemmakersmusic]

West Africans were also with Captain Cooke on his last Hawaiian voyage although the Giant men spoken of refer to East Africans from Socotra. Check it out. Knowing your history means you never feel out of place. Marcus Dwayne Gonzalez

[@TheFinanceRebel]

Excellent!!! Great work right here

[@factsdc3719]

This is very interesting. I’m Black living in America but even I know that other Latinos in Central and South America consider Puerto Rican’s, Dominicanos , Cubanos, & Mexicanos as the “ni*gas” of Latin America. Pero if you go travel to Nicaragua , El Salvador, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru I’ve found deep African roots there as well. STOP DISCRIMINATION

[@sabin97]

todos los latinos somos una mezcla de americanos, africanos y europeos. excepto los gringos y los canadienses. esos son casi puros, o africanos, o europeos.

[@laabitres]

Reggaeton was not invented in Puerto Rico, it was made worldwide there, the origins of reggaeton come from afro Jamaican immigrants that started making music in Panama, the first guy to ever record a song on a Reggaeton beat is called Nando Boom and he's still alive. We gotta give credit where credit is due.

[@kibweking9135]

It really started in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 but they took it to a higher level in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 n The DR 🇩🇴

[@Neighbor_]

Reggie was not invented in PR, Reggueton was. Reggueton is a mixture of genres and is funny you say it, because the person who called that genre reggueton for the first time is arguably the biggest artist in that genre: Daddy Yankee

[@Neighbor_]

Nando Boom was still another arm of the reggue music. Not reggueton

[@laabitres]

@@Neighbor_ yes but the first Spanish song on a Reggaeton beat was still his, then other Panamanians did it.waaay before Ricans ever did it

[@Neighbor_]

First, he never gave a name to nothing. Second, he was a one hit wonder that wasn't heard much after that.