The Puerto Rican flag carries with it a profound history that resonates with every Puerto Rican, wherever they may be. From its origins in the struggle for independence during the Lares uprising in 1868, to its transformation in the diaspora in 1895, and through violent suppression & gag laws passed by the government to stifle independence movements, the flag has stood as a powerful expression of Puerto Rican identity. It’s difficult to encapsulate more than 150 years of history into a two minut