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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May 17, 2023
Join us in celebrating this milestone by championing our communities, attending our events, and helping us reach our goal of raising $5 million dollars to ensure the preservation of Diasporican history. With your support, we can continue to advance the national understanding of the uniqueness of our collective experience while strengthening, diversifying, and reimagining the field of Puerto Rican Studies!
May 02, 2023
Don’t miss the final episode of season five of Puerto Rican Voices “The Tax Paradise,” directed by Ana María García, premiering May 1st on CUNY TV and May 2nd on YouTube. In the last decade, Puerto Rico has become a major destination for Americans seeking to evade federal taxes. Incentives provided by the Puerto Rican government are spurring gentrification and housing insecurity. In communities like Puerta de Tierra, community leaders are challenging not just the new arrivals, but also the local politicians that have betrayed them.
April 25, 2023
The symposium is hosted by the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at the Silberman School for Social Work in El Barrio from May 12th to 13th. The Center for Puerto … Continued
March 21, 2023
The new study group seeks to study post disasters and the collective future in the context of Puerto Rico. Applications are due May 22, 2023. The Center for Puerto Rican Studies … Continued
March 13, 2023
The exhibit will be on view from March 30, 2023 to September 30, 2023 (New York, NY – March 14, 2023) The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) in partnership … Continued
June 16, 2023
Join CENTRO and the Latino Film Market for two nights of film screenings, Q&A sessions, and more! Perfume de Gardenias CENTRO and The Latino Film Market welcomes filmmakers, critics, film … Continued
June 16, 2023
The REFORMA Northeast Chapter advocates for the improvement of library & information services for Spanish speakers and people of Hispanic/ Latino origin in the north east. Be a part of … Continued
June 10, 2023
Join us on Saturday, June 10th at 10 AM EST for the 38th annual 116th Street Festival! This festival will take place on 116th Street and Third Avenue, and will … 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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