How is the diaspora affected by the conditions in the US Island territories? Geared towards people who descend from the territories under U.S. control and reside in one of the 50 U.S. states, responses are helping us understand the support the diaspora provides to their home communities in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guåhan/Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, as well as the emotional impact of various challenges these communities face.
The Cost of Colonialism
State of U. S. Colonies Panel
The U.S. needs to grasp that it, too, is an occupying military power holding five island colonies. Hear what it is like to live under colonial rule right now.
How Guam Became a U.S. Colony
The U.S. territory of Guam has a unique history as one of the longest-running colonies in history. Discover how Guam became a U.S. territory.
The Difference Between Samoa, American Samoa and the Samoan Islands
Are Samoa and American Samoa the same? Is American Samoa an independent country or a U.S. colonial territory? Learn the key differences.
Everyday Life in an Imperial Archipelago (Northern Mariana Islands)
How has the U.S. military presence affected the daily lives of the Chamorro and Refaluwasch peoples in the Northern Mariana Islands? Find out here.
The Colonization of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Did you know that the Virgin Islands were under six empires? Explore the complex and interesting history of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The colonial politics of the U.S. - Puerto Rico relationship
As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is under the absolute powers of the U.S. Congress. Discover times in history, past and present, when that has become evident.
"From Food Dependence to Food Sovereignty" 2023 NYU Convening
Journalist Amy Goodman moderates women experts from the U.S. Territories on reclaiming food sovereignty from forced dependency.
NY1: Women Advocates from Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands Talk Food Independence
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have been facing a growing food crisis.
The 19th*: Meet the women working to grow local food systems on U.S. island territories
On island territories, where most food is imported, achieving a level of food sovereignty is becoming more urgent due to climate change.
News 12: Women from U.S. territory islands inform Bronx residents about food sustainability
The women journeyed to the Black Joy Farm in Longwood to share their experiences about food dependency and their efforts to grow food that enriches lives.
The Weather Channel en Español: Puerto Rico: cómo se alimenta la isla
Los desastres naturales y las crisis económicas han pasado factura a Puerto Rico, y ahora la isla importa el 85% de sus alimentos.
Caribbean Life: Top female leaders continue advocating for food justice
Several female leaders have discussed ways to achieve food sovereignty and the use of an app to help farmers connect to residents
"We are the guardians of our islands, our oceans, our future."
- Pacific women's declaration