History and Culture of Puerto Ricans in New York | THIRTEEN

Explore the rich history, resilience, and cultural impact of the Nuyorican community in New York City. "Nuyorican," a term derived from "New York" and "Puerto Rican," describes people of Puerto Rican descent who were born or raised in New York City. Usage of "Nuyorican" dates to at least 1975, when the doors of the Nuyorican Poets Café opened in Manhattan's Lower East Side. The term represents pride in both being Puerto Rican — also known as Boricua — and a New York City resident. From 1898, when Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States, to migration after World War II and the fight for civil rights led by activists like "The Young Lords," to vibrant contributions in art, poetry, salsa music, and food, this 2002 episode captures how Puerto Ricans transformed the fabric of New York. This 2002 "Nuyoricans: Puerto Ricans in New York " special is from "Ethnic New York," a six-part series from the THIRTEEN Vault that highlights cultural heritage, struggles, and pride of New York City’s diverse communities. Through profiles of local neighborhoods, artists, advocates, and entrepreneurs, the series documents how groups like Puerto Rican, Dominican, Korean, Chinese, and South Asian New Yorkers molded the city’s social and economic DNA. The Story of New York. Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. The WNET Group explores defining events—from architectural triumphs and the arrival of the Statue of Liberty to the solemn 25th anniversary of 9/11—uncovering local history through rich archives and the extraordinary people who continue to inspire the future of this world hub. Subscribe to THIRTEEN newsletters to stay informed:https://www.thirteen.org/email-prefer... This "Ethnic New York" special, published by THIRTEEN, is courtesy of Glazen Creative Group. #Nuyorican #PuertoRico #NewYorkCity #NYC #LatinoHistory #Boricua #Documentary #CivilRights #History #HispanicHeritage #HispanicHeritageMonth #THIRTEEN #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork Please SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed:    / @thirteenwnet   For full episodes, check out http://thirteen.org/ Facebook:   / thirteenwnet   Instagram:   / thirteenwnet   TikTok:   / thirteenwnet   ----------------- THIRTEEN is one of America’s most respected and innovative public media providers. Part of The WNET Group, THIRTEEN is a unique cultural and educational institution that harnesses the power of television and electronic media to inform, enlighten, entertain and inspire. The flagship public television station of the New York City tri-state area and the most-watched public television channel in the nation, THIRTEEN reaches millions of people with programming that celebrates arts and culture, offers insightful commentary on the news of the day, explores the worlds of science and nature, and invites people of all ages to have fun while learning.