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Puerto Rico
Sports
Carmelo Anthony talks Thunder, Puerto Rico and his support for Colin Kaepernick
‘I have to do it and keep the awareness going about the island because it can easily be forgotten’

Culture
Daily Dose: 10/24/17
#NationalFoodDay isn’t about binge eating
Sports
On this day in Latinx history: Jockey John Velazquez sets North American record for career earnings
Puerto Rican rode in four races at Belmont Park to set the mark
The Uplift
Figgers Communication is sending satellite phones to help families affected by the hurricanes
Freddie Figgers says he wants to help families communicate with each other
Sports
On this day in Latinx history: Monica Puig, Puerto Rico’s first Olympic gold medalist, is born
She upset three Grand Slam champions en route to tennis gold in 2016
Sports
On this day in Latinx history: Lisa Fernandez leads USA softball to gold medal
The ace pitcher struck out eight in a 2-1 win over Japan in the grand final

Culture
Daily Dose: 9/25/17
Prayers for Puerto Rico
Sports
U.S. wins its first World Baseball Classic thanks to Blue Jays’ Marcus Stroman
Toronto pitcher could have played for Puerto Rico team that also made the finals