Nuyorican

Nuyorican Puerto Rico and its diaspora in the mainland United States are intrinsically connected. Thus, it is important to understand the concept of »Nuyorican.« A fusion of »New York« and »Puerto Rican,« it refers to the community, culture, and dialect of Americans of Puerto Rican heritage living in or near New York State, especially in the metropolitan area. Cultural and artistic manifestations of Nuyorican identity that express pride in Puerto Rican heritage can be said to express…