Скачать или смотреть LEGACY OF THE BORINQUENEERS WITH NOEMI FIGUEROA-SOULET | SPECIAL EP | HISTORICAN

In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker, historian, and author Noemí Figueroa-Soulet — the visionary behind The Borinqueneers, the groundbreaking documentary that brought national recognition to the Puerto Rican soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment, the only all-Hispanic unit in U.S. Army history.

For more than 26 years, Noemí has dedicated her life to documenting the legacy of these veterans — from producing her award-winning PBS film to helping advance the Congressional Gold Medal initiative that honored the regiment’s service. Through hundreds of interviews, archival discoveries, and her book The Borinqueneers: A Visual History of the 65th Infantry Regiment, she has preserved a story too long forgotten.

In this powerful conversation, we explore:

The origins and bravery of the 65th Infantry Regiment 🇵🇷

The discrimination and challenges they faced within the U.S. military

The 1952 Korean War courts-martial that tested their legacy

The grassroots movement that helped secure their Congressional Gold Medal

The power of storytelling in preserving Puerto Rican history

🎖️ Their courage changed history. Her storytelling made sure we never forget.
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