Forward, Always Forward

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America in the 1960s was a tumultuous era of social activism and change. Spurred by world events, the Black struggle for civil rights, and the anti-war protests, Puerto Rican and Latino communities organized to fight for economic and social justice. One major group, The Young Lords, rose up in the barrios of New York and left a legacy of community empowerment. The Young Lords were a paramilitary organization that cleaned the streets, spearheaded public health and educational initiatives, and demanded that the city address the concerns of their community. Iris Morales lovingly chronicles the rise and eventual dissolution of the organization with stirring archival footage of the early days and interviews with many of the group's leaders. --Meredith H. Sherter