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.
How did our lush islands become import dependent?"
A discussion with Zacha Muñiz, Dr. Marilyn Salas, and Sommer Sibilly-Brown on what food sovereignty could look like in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
"We are the guardians of our islands, our oceans, our future."
- Pacific women's declaration