Lolita Lebrón
Puerto Rican-American activist
Born
1919
107 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An activist dedicated to the independence of Puerto Rico, led a group that stormed the U.S. Capitol in 1954 to advocate for Puerto Rican self-determination. Spent time in prison for this action, raising awareness about Puerto Rican issues. Throughout life, emphasized the struggles faced by Puerto Ricans and worked to promote their rights both in the United States and abroad.
Stormed the U.S. Capitol in 1954
Advocated for Puerto Rican independence
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