Episode #203: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" - The Latino Vote in the 2024 Election

The American expression "Don't poke the bear" serves as a warning against provoking someone powerful or instigating a situation that could lead to negative consequences. Referring to Puerto Rico disparagingly as a "floating island of garbage", has incited a strong and enduring reaction from the Puerto Rican community and its allies. This insult compounds the historical grievances of exploitation, disenfranchisement, and mistreatment that Puerto Rico has endured under colonial rule, intensifying the response. It highlights the broader need for respectful and informed discourse about Puerto Rico, its people, and their history.

In this episode of “I Have SOMETHING to Say”, Chris Majocha and Samí Haiman-Marrero return after a busy summer tending to family, professional wins, and civic engagement. They were planning to start-up a new season of the podcast after the 2024 General Election, BUT thought it was critical to address the powerful force that is the Puerto Rican and Latino vote in American politics, reflective of a vibrant and growing demographic that values respect, family, and compassion. This voting bloc is diverse, encompassing a wide range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives, making it a significant factor in shaping local, state, and national elections. Their participation can sway election outcomes and direct attention to issues that matter deeply to their communities, such as education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and immigration reform.

Samí is a proud Puerto Rican businesswoman, and while she remains poised during most of the conversation if you are sensitive to a Latina unapologetically exercising her freedom of speech…SEE YA!  Chris and Samí discuss the ongoing impact of 2017’s Hurricane María, the resilience of the Puerto Rican community, and the importance of political engagement and advocacy to address these long-standing issues. Engagement in the electoral process allows the Puerto Rican and Latino communities to amplify their voices and advocate for their rights and interests. This impacts policy and decision-making and encourages a more inclusive and representative political environment.

As the second largest Latino voting bloc after Mexican Americans, the Puerto Rican vote contributes to building a democracy that better reflects the diverse makeup of the nation, elevating the importance of participation and representation in creating equitable and just outcomes for all communities, including the fate and safety of undocumented families who are part of our Latino family. Since apparently, Puerto Ricans know so much about garbage…they are mobilizing to take out the trash on November 5.

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