In 1898, after what was called a "splendid little war" – the Spanish American War – Puerto Rico was added to the list of U.S. possessions. A group of Puerto Rican youngsters was sent to study in the U.S. – to the Carlisle Indian School, Tuskegee, and Hampton Industrial School (see this earlier DC Metro Action post, "A Forgotten Chapter in American History").
Sonia Rosa is from Puerto Rico and has done extensive research on the Taino Indians. She holds a doctorate from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. Join her as she shares her fascinating research on this important chapter of American history on Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m., at La Casa (3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW). RSVP to Bobbie Stewart at 202/667-1186 or jcstewart@alum.mit.edu.
The Puerto Ricans at Carlisle Indian School by Sonia M. Rosa