Rediscovering Latinidad Season 7 Episode 5: Prexit and Puerto Rico’s Future: A Vision for Sovereignty with Javier A. Hernández

On today’s episode—just two days before the anniversary of the United States’ acquisition of Puerto Rico from Spain—we’re joined by author Javier A. Hernández, whose book Prexit: Forging Puerto Rico’s Path to Sovereignty reimagines what a fully independent Puerto Rico could look like.We explore how sovereignty could unlock new opportunities for Puerto Rico—politically, economically, and culturally—and how self-determination might strengthen not just the island’s future, but the entire Caribbean region. Javier shares how history informs this vision, and why understanding Puerto Rico’s past is essential to shaping a thriving, self-sustaining future.For anyone passionate about Puerto Rican heritage, identity, and the possibilities that lie ahead, this conversation offers an inspiring look at what Puerto Rico could become when it defines its own path forward.Follow Javier on X @PRexitBookCheck out PREXIT here: https://www.amazon.com/PREXIT-Forging-Puerto-Ricos-Sovereignty/dp/1676722181Follow us on social media: Facebook: Rediscovering LatinidadInstagram: @RediscoveringLatinidadBluesky: @RediscLatinidad X: @RediscLatinidadReddit: r/RediscoveringLatindadPlease visit Edward's blogs! Let's keep this family research going: http://ruedafingerhut.blogspot.comhttps://geneticfunhouse.blogspot.comKnow Your Rights Trainings and Legal Service AgenciesNational:● Trainings for immigrant educators, students and parents – https://www.immschools.org/● Free or low-cost immigration legal services -- https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/● For Dreamers - Legal Services - Cornell Law School –https://sites.lawschool.cornell.edu/path2papers/about/CA:● CA Immigration Legal Service Agencies (Bay Area) –https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?zip=95126&x=0&y=0● Legal services for immigrants - https://www.pangealegal.org/● Trainings and Resources - Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) - https://www.ilrc.org/● California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) Resources – https://info.ccsa.org/safe-spacesDC:● DC Immigration Legal Service Agencies –https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=DCTN:● TN Immigration Legal Service Agencies – https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=TN        ● NICE - National International Center for Empowerment – https://www.empowernashville.org/● TNJFON - Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors -- https://www.tnjfon.org/WI:● Milwaukee Immigration Legal Service Agencies -https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=WIRediscovering Latinidad is an independent podcast. This show is hosted by Briar Rose, Fausto, Edward, y Jellissa and is engineered by Matthew Sambolin. Cover art designed by George Colon. Visit our website at www.RediscoveringLatinidad.com. If you would like to reach out, please email us at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 646-470-9824.If you would like to become a member of our Patreon, please join at https://patreon.com/RediscoveringLatinidad.