In *Blood on Palm Sunday*, Alex Alicea unveils the devastating events of March 21, 1937, the Ponce Massacre when a peaceful Palm Sunday march for Puerto Rican independence ended in bloodshed. Through research and gripping narrative, Alicea examines how colonial suppression and rising nationalism collided in this pivotal moment of Puerto Rican history. Alex Alicea reveals the calculated nature of the colonial authorities' response to the independence movement. This book's emotional core centers on intimate portraits of the victims, including a seven-year-old child and a dying activist who wrote his final message in blood: "Long live the Republic, Down with the Murderers." Beyond chronicling tragedy, *Blood on Palm Sunday* captures the indomitable spirit of Puerto Rican resistance. Alex Alicea connects this historical turning point to the broader struggle for self determination, making this work essential reading for anyone interested in civil rights, colonial resistance, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Through powerful storytelling this book tries to illuminates how the Ponce Massacre continues to shape Puerto Rico's quest for autonomy.