latinosexuality: fuckyeahlatinamericanhistory: Today In Latin American History Renowned Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos was born in the city of Carolina on February 17, 1914. i need folks to REALLY understand de Burgos impact. She was not only an active independendista for PR, she was also divorced (at a time women didn’t do that ish), openly lived w/her lovers (at a time when that ish led to you being isolated), and claimed her African identity (as many PR still refuse to do). She’s not just an amazing poet. She left us with an amazing legacy to follow and continue. 

latinosexuality:

fuckyeahlatinamericanhistory:

Today In Latin American History

Renowned Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos was born in the city of Carolina on February 17, 1914.

i need folks to REALLY understand de Burgos impact. She was not only an active independendista for PR, she was also divorced (at a time women didn’t do that ish), openly lived w/her lovers (at a time when that ish led to you being isolated), and claimed her African identity (as many PR still refuse to do). She’s not just an amazing poet. She left us with an amazing legacy to follow and continue.