Is Puerto Rico the most important place in the world? Jorell Meléndez-Badillo thinks there’s a case to be made. On March 17, the CLS affiliate faculty member shared his thoughts about the archipelago’s influence on …
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Aurora Santiago Ortiz Discusses Puerto Rico’s Future with NPR
When the folks behind NPR’s “1A” show needed context for a story about what 2026 holds for Puerto Rico, they turned to CLS core faculty member Aurora Santiago Ortiz. In a wide-ranging conversation that aired …
A History Lesson from Bad Bunny and Jorell Meléndez-Badillo
Reggaetón songs introducing millions to Puerto Rican history? A UW-Madison professor collaborating with an internationally recognized popular music star? Yes, and yes! Jorell Meléndez Badillo, a CLS affiliate faculty member in the History Department, recently …
Aurora Santiago-Ortiz on Puerto Rico, its Diaspora, and the Elections
A joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump campaign rally this past Sunday has left many Puerto Ricans feeling insulted and has focused national attention on the archipelago and its diaspora. To help sort the …