Puerto Rican Spanish Was Never Meant to Be Understood by Everyone A bold defense of Puerto Rican Spanish as a core expression of Puerto Rican identity, shaped by Taíno roots, African rhythm, Caribbean culture, and diaspora life in the United States—unapologetic, fast, alive, and ours. Puerto Ricans Puerto Rican identity Boricua Puerto Rican culture Puerto Rican diaspora Puerto Ricans in the United States People from Puerto Rico Puerto Rican Spanish Caribbean Spanish Spanish identity #PuertoRico