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 22, 2024
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College has announced a transformative 5-year research initiative launching in fall 2024 titled: “Rooted + Relational” and led by CENTRO Directora, … Continued
February 08, 2024
CENTRO has announced the opening of the exhibition, The Fires: Hoboken 1978–1982 in partnership with the Hoboken Historical Museum, Diaspora Solidarities Lab, and New Jersey Council for the Humanities from … Continued
November 02, 2023
CENTRO, the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College, received two New York Emmy Awards October 28 for “Puerto Rican Voices,” an investigative series about colonialism in Puerto Rico … Continued
October 16, 2023
CENTRO will share resources with local communities to demystify the process of archiving personal materials and highlight the importance of preserving our shared experiences. New York, NY – The Center … Continued
September 21, 2023
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) in collaboration with Hunter East Harlem Gallery is thrilled to announce the extension of the thought-provoking exhibition, Ida y Vuelta: Experiencias de la … 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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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 50th anniversary swag which will support our mission of strengthening, reimagining, and diversifying the field of Puerto Rican Studies.
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