EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 27 MIN
'I Am a Dutchirican': Puerto Ricans in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
from Latino USA · host My Cultura, Futuro and iHeartPodcasts
After World War II, Puerto Ricans began settling in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, drawn by economic opportunities among Mennonite farming communities. Several generations later, they’re honoring their history and reclaiming their identity as “Dutchiricans” within the Mennonite church—and beyond. Today, the story of a Dutchirican matriarch —from her family’s migration from Puerto Rico to their adoption of the Mennonite faith— and how spirituality, work, and resilience forged a new cultural identity.Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Since the mid-20th century, Puerto Rican Mennonites—known as “Dutchiricans”—have rooted themselves in Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country, blending Mennonite living with Latino identity.
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'I Am a Dutchirican': Puerto Ricans in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
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