NEWS AND EVENTS

A FLAG'S JOURNEY

by Iris Morales

This heartfelt and inspiring chapter book explores themes of identity, resilience, and community, making it an ideal read for young readers ages 9–12.

Based on true events, A Flag’s Journey follows 10-year-old Andrés Rivera. After his Little League baseball team wins the championship, he celebrates with his family and best friend at the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. What starts as a day of cultural pride and joy takes an unexpected turn when Andrés becomes the target of a racist incident involving the Puerto Rican flag, and it makes newspaper headlines. Through this experience, he gains a deeper appreciation for the power of community and young people to create change.

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 REVISITING HERSTORIES: The Young Lords Party 

by Iris Morales

Revised Edition with a new Introduction by Dr. Jacqueline Lazú

A powerful reclamation of the vital activism of women in the Young Lords Party who fought for gender equity, racial justice, and Puerto Rican liberation.

In the late 1960s, the Young Lords sparked a radical movement through community organizing, direct action, and mass protest. They fought for the rights of Puerto Ricans in the United States and an end to U.S. colonial rule in Puerto Rico. 

Revisiting Herstories: The Young Lords Party is the first comprehensive account of the ideals and contributions of women members...

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 Latinas: Gender, Race & Class -
Struggles in 21st Century USA, Vol. 2.

Compiled & edited by Iris Morales and Karina Hurtado-Ocampo

Thirty-five Latina activists, artists, and feminists delve into the rich tapestry of Latina experiences. The collection centers on the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and working-class Latinas navigating the intersections of class, race and gender, shaping their lives. They emphasize the interconnected nature of systemic oppression and the urgent need for collective action to achieve meaningful change. Exploring both new themes and historical legacies, the volume amplifies the activism of Latinas in ongoing battles for women's rights, economic and racial justice and struggles against colonialism and imperialism. The anthology documents Latina experiences in today's turbulent political climate, engaging with issues and concerns that resonate across borders and boundaries.

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 REVISITING HERSTORIES: The Young Lords Party 

by Iris Morales

In the late 1960s, the Young Lords Party mobilized for the rights of Puerto Ricans in the United States and the end of colonialism in Puerto Rico. Women members brought attention to gender issues, ushering in a new militancy for women’s rights. Revisiting Herstories: The Young Lords Party examines the rise of feminism in the organization from 1969 to 1972 and the factors that advanced or derailed it.

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Written by Raquel M. Ortiz and Iris Morales

Vicki and A Summer of Change!

¡Vicki y un verano de cambio!

Bilingual Children's Book. Inspired by historical events, the story recounts events in East Harlem, New York, in 1969 when members of the Young Lords Organization united with residents to make positive neighborhood changes.