Centro, The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College, is the largest university-based research institute, library, and archive dedicated to the Puerto Rican experience in the United States.
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February 06, 2026
Imagine this: a huge red mural stretches across the façade of a building, with bold black letters that read “Exorcism = Liberation.” Next to it, an oversized QR code invites … Continued
January 30, 2026
As I am sitting near the pool table of one of Rio Piedras’s oldest bars, El Boricua, the hubbub from the players dancing and shooting pool stirring in the background, … Continued
January 29, 2026
El altar, parte de la exhibición de la artista visual Jomary Ortega, residente del encuentro. Imagen: Sthephanie Ríos. Con machete en mano, botas de goma y un collar de cuentas, Joma … Continued
January 23, 2026
FEMA Tarps and USACE Blue Roofs Aid in Protecting Homes From Further Damage Release Date: October 19, 2017 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and … Continued
January 16, 2026
Porto Rico non existe! – exclaimed a frustrated mail clerk in Italy. I had been visiting a friend and decided to send a care package to my family back home. … Continued
November 25, 2025
Moderated by Jessica Lopez Lyman, this panel features muralists Olivia Levins Holden and Colectivo Moriviví, and highlights how artivism—a combination of art and activism, solidarity movements, and mural traditions rooted … Continued
December 02, 2025
Looking to expand your reading list? Join CENTRO for a virtual Library & Archives Lunch Hour on December 2nd as we highlight new books in Puerto Rican Studies. The field … Continued
As Puerto Ricans in the diaspora, we know the impact of our communities across the United States. Every day we continue to see how important it is to foster an informed understanding, and appreciation of our legacies. We continue documenting, preserving and disseminating our precious history to ensure a clear, authentic understanding of our communities, our contributions, and our challenges. Be part of this effort with your donation.
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