In this episode of Historican, we sit down with the Official Bronx Historian, Angel Hernandez, to explore the powerful story of Puerto Rican migration to New York City—especially the Bronx. From the first waves of families searching for opportunity to the realities of poverty and displacement, we uncover how Puerto Ricans shaped, and were shaped by, the city around them. We dive into the neighborhoods that became home, the struggles of survival in neglected boroughs, and the rise of movements born from resilience—like Salsa, Hip Hop, and the Young Lords. This is more than history. It’s the story of roots, resistance, and the legacy Puerto Ricans carved into the heart of New York. #puertoricans #history #boricua #newyorkcity #bronx #boogiedown #puertorico