Researching, preserving and sharing the Puerto Rican Experience
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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Diasporic Collage: Puerto Rico and the Survival of a People
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Cafecito con… Steve Howell – Cold War Puerto Rico: Anti-Communism in Washington’s Caribbean Colony
May 11, 2026 - May 11, 2026 View Event Details

Our virtual store honors one of the most iconic Puerto Rican institutions in New York, la bodega. Here you can purchase our publications, educational, research, and cultural materials related to the Puerto Rican experience produced or sponsored by CENTRO. Additionally, you can purchase our swag which will support our mission of strengthening, reimagining, and diversifying the field of Puerto Rican Studies.
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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.












