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On September 23, 1868, Puerto Ricans rose up against Spanish colonial rule in the fight for freedom—an uprising remembered as the Grito de Lares.

Life under Spanish rule brought heavy taxes, censorship, slavery, racism, and blanqueamiento. Though the revolt was suppressed, it planted the seeds of change and inspired future generations, from independence fighters to activists in the diaspora. ✊🏽

Explore more moments in Puerto Rican history through CENTRO’s digital archives ➡️ https://centroarchives.hunter.cuny.edu/