Young Lords Movement and Cultural Identity

The video discusses the 67th annual Puerto Rican parade in New York City, highlighting the cultural significance and history of the Puerto Rican community. It features an interview with poet and activist Mara Maria Teresa Fernandez, who discusses the impact of the Young Lords Party and the Nuyorican Movement. The video also honors Denise Oliver Velez for her contributions to activism. Mara recites her poem 'Ode to the Diasporan,' emphasizing cultural identity and pride.

What was one of the key achievements of the Young Lords in the 1970s?

• Improving sanitation services

• Creating a cultural festival

• Building a new hospital

• Establishing a new political party

What did the Young Lords demand during their takeover of Lincoln Hospital?

• Free housing

• Healthcare for the community

• Employment opportunities

• Cultural recognition

Who was honored at the Power for Puerto Rico event?

• Mara Maria Teresa Fernandez

• A member of the Black Panther Party

• Hazel and Dan

• Denise Oliver Velez

What age group did most of the Young Lords belong to?

• 18 to 21

• 25 to 30

• 15 to 18

• 21 to 25

What movement was intertwined with the Nuyorican Movement?

• The Black Arts Movement

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Women's Liberation Movement

• The Environmental Movement

What art forms were part of the Nuyorican Movement?

• Photography and design

• Poetry and music

• Sculpture and painting

• Dance and theater

Where did Mara Maria Teresa Fernandez recite her poetry in the 1990s?

• Lincoln Hospital

• The Bronx River

• Nuyorican Poets Cafe

• City Island

What is the main theme of the poem 'Ode to the Diasporan'?

• Economic challenges

• Cultural pride and identity

• Political activism

• Environmental issues

What did Mara Maria Teresa Fernandez's grandparents instill in her?

• A love for music

• Cultural pride

• Political knowledge

• Artistic skills

What does being 'Boriqua' mean according to the poem?

• A state of mind

• A physical location

• A historical event

• A political stance