Join author Steve Howell and Professor Sandy Placido as we explore Howell's latest book, Cold War Puerto Rico: Anti-Communism in Washington’s Caribbean Colony, a gripping history of FBI surveillance, political repression, and the fight for Puerto Rican independence. In Cold War Puerto Rico, Steve Howell examines how J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI targeted Puerto … Continued
Join us for the launch of "Dome Cartographies" by artist Natalia Nakazawa at Jackson Heights! The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center and Kinfolk Tech are excited to announce the Jackson Heights, Queens edition ofHistorias in Motion, featuring "Dome Cartographies," a new AR monument by artist Natalia Nakazawa paired with historical contributions from the … Continued
Join us for the launch of "Dome Cartographies" by artist Natalia Nakazawa at Jackson Heights! The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center and Kinfolk Tech are excited to announce the Jackson Heights, Queens edition ofHistorias in Motion, featuring "Dome Cartographies," a new AR monument by artist Natalia Nakazawa paired with historical contributions from the … Continued
The second stop of Los Pleneros de la 21's 3-city Por La Plena tour is our return HOME. We are excited to present a weekend of talleres, community gatherings and musical celebrations in The Bronx and El Barrio, in partnership with Bronx Music Hall and La Casita de Chema/El Rincón Criollo. The weekend kicks off … Continued
Cecilia Brunson Projects is pleased to present José Jun Martínez: At the centre there is a stillness, the Puerto Rican artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery, opening during London Gallery Weekend 2026. The gallery will host an exhibition walkthrough with the artist on Saturday, 6 June at 5.00pm. Bringing together a new body of … Continued
Join Mariame Kaba, Garrett Felber, and Corey Devon Arthur for a conversation about the life, work, and ideas of Black Puerto Rican revolutionary Martin Sostre. As a founding figure of both the prison abolition movement and contemporary Black anarchism, Sostre’s eminence as a political thinker and tireless activist continues to gain wider recognition. The event … Continued
Save the date for this 2-day symposium that seeks to bring together scholars, artists, and activists from the inhabited US territories and their diasporas to learn about shared struggles, relational coalitions, and expand networks of solidarity. For over a century, the U.S. federal government has defined the relationship of U.S. territories to the political, social, … Continued
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly community event open to everyone. Enjoy a day of hands-on art activities, live music, local vendors, and more. While you're there, stop by my booth to browse my newest collection of handcrafted candles and elegant soap dispensers—thoughtfully designed to add style and warmth to any space.
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly community event open to everyone. Enjoy a day of hands-on art activities, live music, local vendors, and more. While you're there, stop by my booth to browse my newest collection of handcrafted candles and elegant soap dispensers—thoughtfully designed to add style and warmth to any space.
NATURA at Taller Boricua brings together ArteYUNQUE’s inaugural artist cohort, embodying a poetic exploration at the intersection of art, nature, and El Yunque. The exhibited works delve into the intricate interplay among these elements, addressing themes such as the political dimensions of the landscape, the richness of biodiversity, the significance of soil, and enduring traditions. … Continued
Join us for NATURA: Public Programming on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Taller Boricua in El Barrio. 1:00pm — Artist talk with Migdalia Luz Barens-Vera, Zaida Adriana Goveo Balmaseda, Ivelisse Jiménez, Guillermo Rodríguez, and Jaime & Javier Suáreza, moderated by Miguel Luciano. 3:00pm — NATURA (lírico) will gather voices of the Puerto Rican diaspora: Denice … Continued
McCarthyism. COINTELPRO. Las carpetas. Through research in the CENTRO Archives, this new book portrays the gripping history of FBI surveillance, political repression, and the fight for Puerto Rican Independence. Join author & political commentator Stephen Howell and CENTRO Librarian, Anibal Arocho in exploring Howell’s latest book, Cold War Puerto Rico: Anti-Communism in Washington’s Caribbean Colony. … Continued
Come join us at the 125th Street Library for a presentation from educators at CENTRO on the Diasporican Educational Program, a curriculum & self-guided course teaching the social history of the Puerto Rican Diaspora throughout time across borders, language, identity, histories, and more. Diasporicans often straddle two cultures, languages, places, and identities. Whether you’re starting your journey … Continued
Calling all students, professors, community leaders, activists, artists, and others looking for free resources! Stop by CENTRO en El Barrio on September 24th (we promise it’s worth the trip!) to learn more about our archival collections, our library centering the Puerto Rican experience, new books, data hub reports, tools & dashboards, artist opportunities, and free … Continued
What does historical justice look like? After a successful world premiere in Puerto Rico, Desarchivar la Mirada comes to CENTRO for its New York premiere! Don’t miss the opening night of this compelling exhibition challenging the original purpose of postcards produced between 1898 and 1915. As Puerto Rico entered its colonial status under the U.S., … Continued