Reseña Debí Tirar Más Fotos (2025) por Bad Bunny
March 10, 2025
Uno de los coros más populares en la época Navideña en mi Puerto Rico es la canción “El coquí” compuesta por Danny Rivera que dice: “Tienes que preservar tú la … Continued
Researching, preserving & 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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Hoy Te Recuerdo: Mapping Femicides in Puerto Rico
February 10, 2025
Adrianna Ríos has developed an interactive Google Map documenting femicides in Puerto Rico between January 2021 and April 26, 2023. To explore this resource, readers can access the map here: … Continued
El último apagón (del año): A Statement on the NYE Blackout in Puerto Rico
December 31, 2024
Puerto Rico woke up to darkness this morning as a result of a countrywide energy blackout. It is likely to remain in the dark for up to 72 hours. Beyond … Continued
Aquí y allá: Puerto Ricans, Puerto Rico, and the 2024 Elections
December 16, 2024
Puerto Ricans were in the national spotlight during the last weeks of the US presidential campaign at the same time as Puerto Rico was experiencing its own historic 2024 elections. … Continued
CENTRO Announces Selected Photographers For Digital Exhibition and Photobook, "On Both Sides of the Lens: Documenting the Puerto Rican Diaspora"
November 21, 2024
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College has announced the selected photographers for the first edition of “On Both Sides of the Lens: Documenting the Puerto Rican … Continued
Upcoming Events
Diasporic Collage: Puerto Rico and the Survival of a People
April 02, 2025
Diasporic Collage: Puerto Rico and the Survival of a People honors Puerto Rican identities in the archipelago and its diasporas. Puerto Rico’s colonial status and geographical location situate it as a locus of global encounters and ongoing displacement. On view at CENTRO Gallery (2180 3rd Avenue at 119th Street, New York, NY) through September 25, 2025 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 12-5pm.
Cafecito con... Ángela Maria Dávila: Translating Animal Fiero y Tierno
April 04, 2025
Iconic Afro-feminist and Afro-Caribbean poet and visual artist Ángela María Dávila Malavé left as part of her legacy, animal fiero y tierno/fierce and tender animal, a force of rhythm and … Continued
La Meriendita: My Superhero Roberto Clemente
April 10, 2025
My Superhero, Roberto Clemente draws on the journey of Bobby and his friends who discover that Roberto Clemente is a Superhero, after learning that he was the first Hispanic ever … Continued
CENTRO x The Nuyorican Poets Cafe
April 10, 2025
April is poetry month, so celebrate in style with The Nuyorican Poets Cafe at CENTRO. Join us for an evening of spoken word and connect with your favorite poets in … Continued
Cafecito con... Glorimar Garcia: En tus manos/ En mi nombre
May 07, 2025
The tradition of lacemaking in Puerto Rico spans many generations. Brought to the island by Spanish settlers, the Puerto Rican bobbin lacemaking tradition, called mundillo (which translates to “little world”) … Continued
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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.
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