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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December 19, 2025
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CENTRO) has announced authors selected for the Lydia García Author Fund. This fund was created to support authors engaging with the … Continued
December 16, 2025
A lot of times when something shows up in a painting, it’s because I’ve been thinking about it for years before – Marisol Ruiz. The importance of memory, the ethereal … Continued
December 16, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of Puerto Rican art, few voices carry the depth, rigor, and emotional honesty of Efrén Candelaria. Not just a painter, but a thinker, and cultural worker, … Continued
December 16, 2025
Brenda Cruz Díaz is a woman of many hats. She is an interdisciplinary artist, (art) historian, and researcher. Cruz Díaz was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1974, and … Continued
December 16, 2025
In an increasingly militarized world marked by ever escalating colonial contradictions, apathy and hyper-individualism have become the plat du jour in the Global North. Enter Gisela Colón– a Puerto Rican … 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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