Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6 PM ET Exploring the Life and Legacy of the Iconic Puerto Rican Leader An iconic figure in the Puerto Rican Diaspora, Antonia Pantoja reigns as one of the leaders in community development and as a key figure in the founding of several seminal Puerto Rican institutions. Best known for … Continued
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6 PM ET Join CENTRO and CUNY’s Hunter College for an Afternoon Tertulia on feminist action as a response to intersectional oppression within grassroots organizations of the sixties and seventies. This tertulia brings together authors Ericka Huggins,of the Black Panther Party, Iris Morales, of the Young Lords, and Patricia Romney, of the Third World Women’s … Continued
In recognition of the 125th anniversary of the Hispanic-American War of 1898, join us for a conversation about the largely unspoken legacy of US imperialism in Puerto Rico and former colonies. The panel will be moderated by Alana Casanova-Burgess (co-creator, host, and producer of WNYC Studios’ La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience – … Continued
Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora and Northeastern Illinois University are co-hosting a lecture and conversation with Dr. Juan Dalmau, Secretary General of the Puerto Rican Independence Party. This year marks the 125th anniversary of Puerto Rico's annexation by the United States, underscoring the long-standing issue of its political status. Dr. Dalmau will provide a comprehensive … Continued
Conference magistral Que vengan los niños: Celebrando la afro-puertorrigquena musica de bomba Dr. Raquel Ortiz, Universidad de Ohio Dr. William Cepeda Con el lema ¡Hagamos Música!, el Foro reúne a educadores musicales, estudiantes y público general para recibir charlas, talleres, demostraciones y actividades interactivas todas dirigidas a ofrecer experiencias de mejoramiento profesional. Los recursos invitados … Continued
Wednesday, January 17th, at 1 PM ET This event is part of a speaker series organized by Bridging the Divides, a collaborative, interdisciplinary study group that seeks to develop a new vocabulary and conceptual pathways for theorizing and reimagining Puerto Rico and its future. Mimi Sheller, Ph.D., is the Inaugural Dean of The Global School … Continued