Johanna Fernández on the Young Lords

Update: 2022-04-25

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In this episode, from our series on Teach the Black Freedom Struggle, our host, Rethinking Schools co-editor Jesse Hagopian speaks with historian Johanna Fernández about the history of the Young Lords, the Puerto Rican counterpart of the Black Panther Party.

They discuss Fernández’s book, The Young Lords: A Radical History, which highlights the multiracial dimensions, innovative urban strategies, and global solidarities of the Black Freedom Struggle. Read about the event and find related resources.

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Johanna Fernández on the Young Lords

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Johanna Fernández on the Young Lords