The Puerto Rican community in Aurora emerg ed as a result of island legislation like Operation Bootstrap and liberal employment practices in Aurora\, Illinois. Their story directly challenges the prevailing belief that suburban ethnic communities form from the run- off of the urban community. Beyond the historiography\, Puerto Rican&rsquo \;s transformation from immigrants to residents tells a story of resilienc e\, representation\, and placemaking here in Aurora. \;
\nAfter the presentation\, we'll have time for a Q&\;A. Torres' book\, Borinquen is Our Homeland\, But Auror a Is Our Home: The History of Puerto Ricans in Aurora\, Illinois \;will be available for purchase\, and the author will be signing co pies after her presentation (in-person only). The book is the result of To rres' extensive research and the lived experiences of Puerto Ricans in Aur ora.
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