BUDPR frequently hosts or supports educational and cultural events about Puerto Rico, its political status, and the need for independence. Check out some recordings from previous in-person and virtual events!
Bad Bunny and the Voice of Puerto Rico's Independence Movement
On February 5, 2026, Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora hosted a virtual presentation and discussion about Bad Bunny's views on Puerto Rico's political status and his impact on Puerto Rican politics. The event took a deep dive into Bad Bunny's lyrics, music videos, public statements, and political activism on the island. It broke down Bad Bunny's evolution into a socially conscious global icon with anticolonial and pro-independence politics.
Puerto Rico Under Siege: U.S. Imperialism and War on Venezuela
On December 17, 2025, Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora joined the Puerto Rican Independence Party in the Diaspora and Philly Boricuas for a panel on the recent U.S. military buildup in Puerto Rico in light of continued aggression against Venezuela.
Is Independence the Cure for Puerto Rico's Crumbling Healthcare System?
On October 6, 2025, Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora (BUDPR) hosted a conversation with two Puerto Rican public health experts about the state of the island's healthcare system, how Puerto Rico's colonial status serves as a barrier to reform, and how independence could usher in critical changes and improvements to Puerto Rico's healthcare system.
La economía en un Puerto Rico independiente
En octubre de 2025, la colaboradora de Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora y anfitriona del podcast Diaspórica entrevistó al economista Francisco Catalá, que discutió cómo podría ser la economía de un Puerto Rico independiente.
Esencia and Beyond: Ecological Defense in Puerto Rico
On June 5, 2025, we hosted this virtual conversation about ecological defense in Puerto Rico against colonial developments like Proyecto Esencia. A panel of activists and experts from the island discussed current efforts to oppose the multibillion dollar tourist enclave in Cabo Rojo and other attempts to displace Puerto Ricans and damage the island's natural resources.
The Ongoing Struggle for Puerto Rican Independence
On April 24, 2025, we partnered with the Chicago Forum for Inquiry and Free Expression at the University of Chicago to host a conversation with Juan Dalmau Ramírez, Secretary General of the Puerto Rican Independence Party. Dalmau spoke to a packed and engaged audience about Puerto Rico's colonial status, the arguments for independence, and what boricuas and allies in the United States can do to support Puerto Rico's decolonization and the various struggles and movements happening on the island.
How Trump and U.S. Colonialism Threaten Puerto Ricans
On September 4, 2024, we joined the Diaspórica podcast to host this live recording and conversation on how the U.S. election affects Puerto Ricans on the island and in the diaspora and the dangers of a second Trump presidency. We also discussed the Democratic Party's attitudes and failings when it comes to Puerto Rico and the island's colonial status, as well as efforts from Puerto Rican leaders in the U.S. to advocate for our people.
Deportes, soberanía y colonialismo en Puerto Rico
El 28 de agosto de 2024, en colaboración con el podcast Diaspórica, tuvimos una conversación sobre la soberanía deportiva y política de Puerto Rico y la importancia del deporte en la cultura puertorriqueña discutimos como esto incide en el debate sobre nuestro estatus. Junto a nuestros invtiados Javier Hernández y Carlos Román Torres contestamos la pregunta: ¿podría Puerto Rico mantener su representación olímpica si se convirtiera en estado?
Anti-colonial Struggles: Puerto Rico and Palestine Fight for Freedom
On May 15, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora and the Interfaith Committee on Latin America co-hosted a panel exploring the intersections of the Puerto Rican and Palestinian struggles for independence and anti-colonialism. Featuring Dr. Sara Awarani, Dr. Margaret Power, and Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez.
The Struggle for Puerto Rico's Independence, feat. Juan Dalmau
On October 5, 2023, Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora and Northeastern Illinois University co-hosted a lecture from Juan Dalmau, leader of the Puerto Rican Independence Party. Dalmau shared a historical and legal perspectives on Puerto Rico's colonial status and outlined some of the changes in Puerto Rican politics that are strengthening the movement for decolonization.
El género y la experiencia colonial boricua
El 12 de julio de 2023 dos líderes de Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora tuvieron esta conversación sobre las conexiones entre el género y la experiencia colonial de los y las puertorriqueñas, tanto en Puerto Rico como en la diáspora. Las participantes fueron la Dra. Cristalís Capielo Rosario, profesora de consejería y psicología en Arizona State University, y la Dra. Merari Fernández Castro, psicoterapeuta con práctica privada y anfitriona de Diaspórica El Podcast, que publicó el audio del evento como uno de sus episodios.
El Otro Puerto Rico: Fighting Colonial Displacement in PR
On June 28, 2023, Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora hosted a conversation with "El Urbanista" Pedro Cardona Roig and Jerohim Alonso Ortiz Menchaca of El Otro Puerto Rico about the housing crisis in Puerto Rico, the impact of laws that help wealthy Americans buy properties while they evade taxes on the island, and what we can do to stop the displacement and ensure Puerto Ricans can continue to live on our homeland.
News Media, Crises, and Colonialism in Puerto Rico
On June 14, 2023, BUDPR hosted a conversation with Prof. Federico Subervi about the connections between the news media and Puerto Rico's colonial status. Prof. Subervi, an expert on communications and journalism who has written several books on the media in Puerto Rico, shared insights about the news landscape in Puerto Rico, how it affects what people see and hear about politics, and what we can do to enjoy a better media diet when it comes to news about Puerto Rican politics.
BUDPR Panel: Self-Determination for Puerto Rico
In April 2022, BUDPR hosted a panel of legal and political experts to discuss self-determination for Puerto Rico.
The Energy Future of Puerto Rico: Rebuilding the Electric Grid
In June 2020, BUDPR and the Georgia Washington University Environmental and Energy Management Institute hosted a panel discussion on Puerto Rico's energy future. The event was co-sponsored by BoricuActivate, Cenadores PR, and the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia (HBA-DC). Featuring:
El estímulo federal y su aplicación a Puerto Rico
En abril de 2020, BUDPR organizó un foro virtual sobre el impacto de la ley federal de estímulo económico aprobada por el Congreso de Estados Unidos como respuesta a la pandemia de COVID-19.
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