CENTRO’s 50th Anniversary Symposium
CENTRO turns 50 this year! We're kicking off our 50th Anniversary with a symposium aimed at reflecting on our vibrant history as a hub for activism, academic research, and community-based leadership.
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Library and Archives Lunch Hour: Women in Performing Arts
Virtual Event
Edith Diaz, Miriam Colon, and Tina Ramirez, amongst others, are all Puerto Rican actresses and performers for whom the concept of working twice as hard for half as much is … Continued
“no existe un mundo poshuracán” – Luto y Lucha: Grief and Resistance in the Wake of Maria
Can grief and mourning be catalysts for political change? This conversation with artists Garvin Sierra Vega, Gabriella N. Báez, Sofia Córdova, Awilda Sterling-Duprey, Elle Pérez, Lulu Varona, and Edra Soto … Continued
Free
Cafecito con… La Brega
Virtual Event
Known as the island donde hasta la piedras cantan – “where even the rocks sing” – Puerto Rico is home to a dizzying breadth of musical expression. From the lyrical … Continued
“Serán las dueñas de la Tierra” – Screening and Conversation
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkDespite Puerto Rico’s fertile land and year-round tropical climate, the archipelago has poor conditions for farming. Beginning with the displacement of farmers and destruction of farmland to make way for … Continued
La Meriendita: The Journey of Pura Belpre’s Tales
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkCENTRO has launched a new in-person series in celebration of our 50th Anniversary! Join us once a month on Saturday afternoons at the Silberman School of Social Work for La … Continued
Bridging the Divides: Breaking Down the Mellon Grant
Virtual Event
Gather around with us for a Centro Town Hall event on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at 2 PM EST. Centro’s Mellon grant coordinator, Cristel Jusino Díaz, and the Co-conveners of … Continued
Afternoon Tertulia: Is Statehood as a Decolonizing Option for Puerto Rico?
Virtual Event
What would be the implications of Puerto Rico shifting its status from an unincorporated territory to a state? As part of the Bridging the Divides Decolonization study group, CENTRO Directora … Continued
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Opening Night of “Ida y Vuelta”: Migration Experiences in Contemporary Puerto Rican Art
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkJoin CENTRO and Hunter East Harlem Gallery for the opening night of “Ida y Vuelta: Experiencias de la migración en el arte puertorriqueño contemporáneo” at the Hunter College East Harlem … Continued
Cafecito con… Anaida Hernández
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkJoin Anaida Hernández as she explores her work, La rueda de la fortuna - el sueño americano (1999), on display as part of the exhibition, Ida y Vuelta: Experiencias de … Continued
“no existe un mundo poshuracán” – Painting Outside Empire
Virtual Event
How can painting, and art more broadly, be a method for resisting imperialism and colonization? In this conversation, artists Armig Santos, Danielle De Jesus, Gamaliel Rodríguez, Rogelio Báez Vega, and … Continued
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Town Hall – Counting Everyone: The Census Race and Ethnicity Question Debate
Virtual Event
The U.S. Census Bureau has collected data on race since the first census in 1790 and on Hispanic or Latino origin since the 1970 Census. How these topics are measured, … Continued
University of Puerto Rico – Ponce Campus Choir at the People’s Church
First Spanish United Methodist Church - The People's Church in East Harlem 163 E 111th St, New York, New YorkJoin CENTRO and the UPR - Ponce Campus Choir at the People's Church in East Harlem for a live musical performance! The University of Puerto Rico in Ponce concert choir … Continued
Library and Archives Lunch Hour: New Books in Puerto Rican Studies
Virtual Event
Looking for a new book to read? Look no further! Join us for another Library & Archives Lunch Hour on new books in Puerto Rican Studies. The field of Puerto … Continued
Tertulia: Activismo Puertorriqueño en la Diáspora
Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín 877 Carretera Estatal, San Juan, Puerto RicoJoin our Directora, Yarimar Bonilla, for a conversation with two renowned activists and educators from the Puerto Rican Diaspora, Iris Morales and Dr. María Josefa Canino, to learn more about … Continued
El Rey del Timbal: Tito Puente’s Centennial Celebration
Hostos Community College - Repertory Theater 450 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, New YorkJoin CENTRO and Hostos Community College in celebrating the life and legacy of the great Puerto Rican musician, Tito Puente! April 20th, 2023 would have been Tito's birthday and we're … Continued
Cafecito con… Victor Hernandez Cruz
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkPoetry has always been a proud outlet for Nuyoricans, and before the famed cafe, there were poets like Victor Hernandez Cruz. Named one of the greatest American poets by Life … Continued
CENTRO’s 50th Anniversary Library and Archives Lunch Hour: Diving into the CENTRO Records
Virtual Event
CENTRO is a repository for the archives of many famous and influential Puerto Ricans. However, it has also been a place to keep our own history - CENTRO's history. Join … Continued
La Meriendita: When Julia Danced Bomba
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkCENTRO has launched a new in-person series in celebration of our 50th Anniversary! Join us on Tuesday, May 2nd at 4 PM ET at the Silberman School of Social Work … Continued
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Cafecito con… Tiara Na’puti: Activism Across the Territories
Virtual Event
Our new "Activism Across the Territories" Cafecito series is focused on highlighting the work of scholars and activists working in and with communities in the US territories. To kick off … Continued
Data Hub Teach-In: Data in the Territories – Mind the Gap
Virtual Event
The latest Data Hub tool aims to visualize and discuss socio-economic data across the five inhabited U.S. Territories including educational attainment and language proficiency, income, employment, housing, health and much … Continued
Teaching Bad Bunny: Hasta ‘Bajo Project
Virtual Event
How has Puerto Rican migration influenced and impacted the development of Reggaetón music? This workshop focuses on the role that the Puerto Rican diaspora has played in the history of … Continued
Legacies of San Juan Hill: Exploring the Puerto Rican Experience in New York City (1920-1960)
David Geffen Hall 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United StatesPart of Legacies of San Juan Hill, an ongoing project that aims to uplift the history, communities, and cultural legacy of the Manhattan neighborhoods that existed in and around the area … Continued
The Bad Bunny Symposium: Thinking with Bad Bunny, Beibi
The Silberman School of Social Work - Auditorium 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York
Hybrid Event
Tití me preguntó: Are you going to the Bad Bunny Symposium? Join us for the “Thinking with Bad Bunny: Cultural Politics and the Future of Puerto Rico,” symposium on May … Continued
Arturo Castro Nogueras at the People’s Church
First Spanish United Methodist Church - The People's Church in East Harlem 163 E 111th St, New York, New YorkJoin CENTRO and Arturo Castro Nogueras at the People's Church in East Harlem for a live musical performance! Arturo Castro Nogueras draws on a rich cultural background that spans his … Continued
Cafecito con… Cuatro Calles
Virtual Event
Join us for un Cafecito con... Cuatro Calles, a podcast on history, culture, and memory. Cuatro Calles host, Eric Quiñones is working on archiving the history of Puerto Ricans in … Continued
Afternoon Tertulia: Harlem Art Park
Art in El Barrio is not always accessible to all. However, artists Jorge Luis Rodriguez, Kevin Quiles Bonilla, and Zaq Landsberg have developed art installations that are viable and accessible … Continued
Legacies of San Juan Hill: Latin Jazz in New York City (1920-1960)
David Geffen Hall 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United StatesJazz thrived over generations in San Juan Hill, a historic Manhattan neighborhood home to many iconic musicians, theaters, clubs, and dance halls in the first half of the twentieth century. … Continued
$5 – $10
Afternoon Tertulia: Disability Justice and Decolonization
Virtual Event
Over the last two decades, disability justice has become central to understanding the struggles and oppressions our communities face. According to Patty Berne, one of the originators of this concept: … Continued
CENTRO x BAAD | Boggie Down Dance Series – ¡Fenomenal! Rompeforma
BAAD 2472 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, New YorkCENTRO and BAAD — The Bronx Academy of Art and Dance — hosts the New York premiere screening of Fenomenal, Rompeforma 1989 - 1996, a ground breaking documentary film celebrating … Continued
$10
CENTRO x BAAD | Boggie Down Dance Series – ¡Fenomenal! Rompeforma
BAAD 2472 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, New YorkCENTRO and BAAD — The Bronx Academy of Art and Dance — hosts the New York premiere screening of Fenomenal, Rompeforma 1989 - 1996, a ground breaking documentary film celebrating … Continued
$10
CENTRO at the 116th St Festival
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkJoin 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
CENTRO x Latino Film Market | Opening Night + Queer Short Films
Join CENTRO and the Latino Film Market for two nights of film screenings, Q&A sessions, and more! Opening Ceremony and Queer Short Film Screenings CENTRO and The Latino Film Market … Continued
REFORMA Northeast Chapter 19th Annual Joint Mini-Conference
Silberman School of Social Work Room 115 AB 2180 3rd Ave, New York, NY, United StatesThe 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
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CENTRO x Latino Film Market | Perfume de Gardenias
Silberman School of Social Work Room 115 AB 2180 3rd Ave, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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
MAFIA ALL STARS
Teatro Latea 107 Suffolk Street, New York, New York, United StatesThis summer, MAFIA All Stars presents, for the first time LIVE in New York, a night of hits and stars hosted by the iconic Caribbean pop star Ana Macho. The … Continued
Cafecito con… Jacoub Reyes
Virtual Event
July 20th, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET MAC en El Barrio and CENTRO Artist in Residency, Jacoub Reyes. Join CENTRO and el MAC (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico) … Continued
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Library and Archives Lunch Hour: Exploring Antonia Pantoja through CENTRO’s Archival Collections
Virtual Event
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 12 PM ET An iconic figure in the Puerto Rican Diaspora, Antonia Pantoja reigns as one of the leaders in community development and as a … Continued
Cafecito con… Pepón Osorio: My Beating Heart/ Mi corazón latiente
The Silberman School of Social Work - Auditorium 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York
Hybrid Event
Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 6 PM ET Join CENTRO for un Cafecito con... Pepón Osorio featuring his latest exhibition, My Beating Heart/ Mi corazón latiente, on display at the … Continued
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Afternoon Tertulia: Celebrating Antonia Pantoja
The Silberman School of Social Work Auditorium 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkTuesday, 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 … Continued
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Afternoon Tertulia: Women of Color and Grassroots Activism – Lessons from the Sixties and Seventies
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College 47-49 E 65th St, New York, New York, United States
Hybrid Event
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 … Continued
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CENTRO Open House
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkThursday, September 21, 2023 at 3 PM ET CENTRO is celebrating 50 years of activism, community, and the preservation of the Puerto Rican story and our contributions to history. In … Continued
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Panel Discussion at Abrons Arts Center: U.S. Imperialism in Puerto Rico and Beyond
Abrons Arts Center 466 Grand Street, New York, United StatesIn 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 … Continued
Cafecito con… Puerto Rican Writers in the USA
The Silberman School of Social Work Auditorium 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York
Hybrid Event
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6 PM ET Diasporic Journeys: Interviews with Puerto Rican Writers in the United States (2023), edited by Carmen Haydée Rivera is a collection of interviews … Continued
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Afternoon Tertulia: Exploring the CENTRO Spring 2023 Journal
Virtual Event
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 3 PM ET Join CENTRO Journal Editor, Gustavo Quintero and Professor Ruth Santiago as we break down the Spring 2023 CENTRO Journal - Centering Environmental, … Continued
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Cafecito con… Taina Caragol and Kate Clarke Lemay: Curators of 1898 – U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisions
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 3 PM ET Join us for un Cafecito con… Dr. Taína Caragol, Curator of Painting and Sculpture and Latino Art and History, and Historian Dr. … Continued
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Partner Event: The Struggle for Puerto Rico’s Independence, featuring Juan Dalmau
Northeastern Illinois University - Alumni Hall 5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesBoricuas 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 … Continued
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Partner Event: XXXVIII Musical Education Forum
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, Miramar, Puerto RicoConference 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 … Continued
El Festival del Libro/Festival of Books 2023
El Barrio Arts Space P.S. 109, 215 East 99th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEl Festival is an annual bilingual Latin@ Heritage Month Literary event featuring readings, workshops, and performances. Admission is free to school children and adults. El Festival es un evento anual … Continued
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Partner Event: 11th Annual Literacy Across Harlem March
Museo del Barrio 1230 5th Avenue at 104th Street, New York, NY, United StatesKicking off a second decade of reading-related activism, service, and community building, this year's Literacy Across Harlem March is a fun and meaningful opportunity for Harlemites of all ages to … Continued
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Library and Archives Lunch Hour: CENTRO Artistic Research Residency
Virtual Event
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 12 PM ET Each semester, CENTRO’s Arts & Culture Department organizes an Artistic Research Residency whose creative results are informed by doing research in the … Continued
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Cafecito con… Quintín Rivera Toro & José Ortiz Pagán: Metaphors of the Diasporic Experience
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkTuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6 PM ET Join Quintín Rivera Toro and José Ortiz Pagán as they explores their pieces on display as part of the exhibition, Ida y … Continued
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La Meriendita: The Coquíes Still Sing/ Los coquíes aún cantan
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkWednesday, October 11, 2023 at 4 PM ET Join CENTRO in East Harlem for Meriendita, a story hour dedicated to children's books! This month's Meriendita features The Coquíes Still Sing/ … Continued
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Sunday Storytime with Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz
Taylor & Co Books 1021 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn,, United StatesJoin Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz read from her book, Broken Butterfly Wings / Alas de mariposa rotas (2021, Arte Publico Press). The 2022 Cleveland Foundation Artist Fellow has recently launched … Continued
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In the Wake of Empires: Critical Reflections on 1898 and Its Afterlives
King Juan Carlos I of Spain CENTER at New York University 52 Washington Square St, New York, New York, United States
Hybrid Event
A One-Day Symposium Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at 9:30 AM 2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the beginning and end of the so-called Spanish American War. With the signing of … Continued
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Partner Event: Financial Literacy Workshop
Corsi 307 East 116st Street, New York, NY, United StatesFinancial Literacy Workshop, Introduction to personal finance, taxes, borrowing, insurance, and retirement and investing basics. You're welcome to join in any of the sessions!
Partner Event: Andrea Navedo Studio Interview
Manhattan Neighborhood Network El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center 175 East 104th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAndrea Navedo Studio Interview Latino Film Market, Manhattan Neighbood Network, and the TV Show Hablando de Cine y Mas con Arilyn presents: Andrea Navedo Studio Interview about her new book … Continued
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Cafecito con… Puerto Rican Actors:
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkLuis Guzmán and Luna Lauren Vélez in conversation Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 12 PM ET Join CENTRO and the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival for a captivating and … Continued
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Preserving our Heritage: A Weekend of Community Archiving at CENTRO
The Silberman School of Social Work Auditorium 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York
Hybrid Event
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Saturday, November 11, 2023 Join CENTRO for a series exploring the significance of preserving and documenting the historical memory of diasporic and minority communities. As … Continued
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(Day 2) Preserving our Heritage: A Weekend of Community Archiving at CENTRO
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York
Virtual Event
Friday, November 10, 2023 10 AM - 4:30 PM Join CENTRO for a series exploring the significance of preserving and documenting the historical memory of diasporic and minority communities. As … Continued
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(Day 3) Preserving our Heritage Day: A Weekend of Community Archiving at CENTRO
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkThursday, November 9, 2023 - Saturday, November 11, 2023 Join CENTRO for a series exploring the significance of preserving and documenting the historical memory of diasporic and minority communities. As … Continued
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Community Viewing: We didn’t ask permission, we just did it…
Mishkin Gallery 135 E 22nd St, New York, New YorkTuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6 PM ET Join CENTRO on November 14th at 6 PM at CUNY's Baruch College Mishkin Gallery for a community viewing of their new exhibition, … Continued
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Data Hub Teach-In: The Puerto Rico Children Vulnerability Index, 2021
Virtual Event
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 3 PM ET In collaboration with The Opportunity Project 2022 sprint cycle of Addressing Children Resilience to Adversity in Puerto Rico, Centro’s Data Hub has … Continued
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Cafecito con… Máximo Colón & Mónica Félix: Photographing Migration
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkThursday, November 16, 2023 at 6 PM ET Join photographers Máximo Colón & Mónica Félix as they explore their photographs on display as part of the exhibition, Ida y Vuelta: … Continued
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Partner Event: Twenty-seventh Annual Benefit Dinner Celebrating 37 Years of Puerto Rican Culture & History
Twenty-seventh Annual Benefit Dinner Celebrating 37 Years of Puerto Rican Culture & HistoryBuscando Nuestras Raíces 2023 Puerto Rican HeritageNuestro Orgullo Awards HonoreesIsabel Abislaimán, Esq., Attorney at LawLaw Office of Isabel … Continued
Partner Event: Tuya siempre, Julita
Julia de Burgos Cultual Center 1680 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, United StatesGRAN ESTRENO MUNDIAL. Join us for an educational journey! Tuya Siempre, Julita de Roberto Ramos Perea (Nueva Edición) Discounted prices for students La secreta vida amorosa entre Julia de Burgos … Continued
$30.00
Library & Archives Lunch Hour: Hip-Hop in the Archives
Virtual Event
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 12 PM ET The CENTRO Archives houses a vast collection of hip-hop and reggaeton records and memorabilia. In fact, both CENTRO and hip-hop were born … Continued
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Partner Event: BORIMIX FESTIVAL 2023
Teatro Latea 107 Suffolk Street, New York, New York, United StatesThis festival will present a captivating array of performances, encompassing theatrical productions, live music concerts, dance exhibitions, and art displays, all of which will grace various venues throughout New York … Continued
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Cafecito con… Esmeralda Santiago y las Comadres
Silberman School of Social Work Room 115 AB 2180 3rd Ave, New York, NY, United States
Hybrid Event
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 6 PM ET In Esmeralda Santiago’s most recent novel, Las Madres, a close-knit group of three women who, over the course of a decades-long friendship, … Continued
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Library and Archives Lunch Hour: New Books in Puerto Rican Studies
Virtual Event
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 12 PM ET The holidays are right around the corner and it's not too late to find that perfect gift! Our Library Manager, Anibal Arocho … Continued
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Afternoon Tertulia: Puerto Rican Contributions to Hip-Hop
Hostos Community College - Repertory Theater 450 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, New YorkTuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6 PM ET Hip-hop originated in African American and Puerto Rican low-income neighborhoods in the South Bronx and has grown to a global phenomenon. It's … Continued
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La Meriendita Story Hour: Paloma’s Song for Puerto Rico: A Diary from 1898
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 4 PM ET Join CENTRO in East Harlem for La Meriendita, a story hour dedicated to children’s books! This month’s Meriendita features Paloma's Song for … Continued
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Cafecito con… Laura Bravo: Curator of Ida y Vuelta
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York
Virtual Event
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 3 PM ET Join Professor Laura Bravo, curator of Ida y vuelta for un cafecito exploring the origins and development of this exhibition. The exhibit, … Continued
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Bridging the Divides: Mimi Sheller & Kevon Rhiney on Post-disaster futures in the Caribbean
Virtual Event
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 … Continued
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Afro-Latinas’ Realities: A Conversation about Racism, Healthcare, Economics, Education, and more.
VirtualJoin Creative JusticeInitiative, AfroLatino Forum, The Center for Puerto Rican Studies atHunter College (CENTRO) and our advisors and collaborators for an illuminating conversation that delves into the multifaceted experiences and … Continued
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Bridging the Divides: Yomaira Figueroa-Vásquez & Kyle Powys Whyte on Apocalypse and Indigenizing Futures
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Wednesday, January 31st, 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 … Continued
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New York Book Launch: Cuentos “Completos” by Manuel Ramos Otero
The LGBT Community Center 208 West 13th St Room 301, New York, New York, United StatesSaturday, February 3, 2024 at 7 PM ET Join an all-star lineup for the New York launch of legendary diasporic Puerto Rican writer Manuel Ramos Otero’s Cuentos “completos” in a new Spanish edition published … Continued
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Library & Archives Lunch Hour: Celebrating Roberto Clemente
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12 PM ET Roberto Clemente was a trailblazer whose skill on the baseball diamond was matched only by his unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes. Don't … Continued
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Dúo Copla: NYC Tour
Dúo Copla (José Maldonado & Ernesto Ramos) is a classical guitar duo from Puerto Rico that focuses on performing, arranging, and recording music by Puerto Rican composers. In March 2024, … Continued
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Partner Event: Curls, Coils, and Waves: The Afro Latina Experience
Latinx Project 20 Cooper Square, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the NYU Latinx Alumni Network and The Latinx Project for a celebration of Afro-Latinidad—featuring a panel discussion and an exclusive sizzle reel preview screening of I’m Not My Hair, … Continued
$10
The Puerto Rican Radical Tradition
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York
Hybrid Event
Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 10 AM ET On March 1, 1954, Lolita Lebrón led a group of four members of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party in an armed attack … Continued
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Partner Event: Dúo Copla: Guitar Music from Puerto Rico
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY 524 W 59th St, New York, NY, United StatesDúo Copla is a classical guitar duo from Puerto Rico that focuses on performing, arranging, and recording music by Puerto Rican composers. In this presentation, Dr. José Maldonado (John Jay … Continued
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Dúo Copla: Guitar Music from Puerto Rico at Hunter College
Hunter College 695 Park Ave, New York, United StatesDúo Copla (José Maldonado and Ernesto Ramos) will be performing a concert featuring music for guitar by Puerto Rican composers. The repertoire will include 19th-century Danzas by Manuel Tavárez and … Continued
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Cafecito con… Carla Acevedo-Yates – Curator of entre horizontes: Art & Activism Between Chicago & Puerto Rico
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Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 3 PM ET Join curator, Carla Acevedo Yates, and CENTRO Directora, Dr. Yomaira Figueroa-Vásquez, for a cafecito as they journey through entre horizontes: Art and … Continued
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Sites of Rehearsal
Amant 306 Maujer St., Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAmant and the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CENTRO) invite visitors to a walk-through, screening, and conversation on the occasion of Natalia Lassalle-Morillo exhibition En Parábola/Conversations on … Continued
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Partner Event: “Titi Strikes Back – Evelina’s Return
Hostos Community College - Repertory Theater 450 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, New YorkThe "Titi Strikes Back-Evelina's Return" play is inspired by the life of Dr. Evelina Antonetty, a significant activist in the Puerto Rican diaspora during the 20th century. In the play, … Continued
$10 – $25
La Meriendita Story Hour: Window Fishing by DK Dyson
East Harlem Tutorial Program 2050 2nd Ave, New York, New York, United StatesWednesday, March 20th, 2024 at 4 PM ET Join CENTRO in East Harlem for La Meriendita, a story hour dedicated to children’s books! This month’s Meriendita is Window Fishing, written … Continued
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Library & Archive Lunch Hour: Dr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias and the Fight Against Forced Sterilization
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Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 at 12 PM ET Join CENTRO's archivist Cristina Fontánez Rodríguez and Professor Felicia Kornbluh for a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of Dr. Helen … Continued
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Partner Event: Digital MoCHA: The Online Archives of the Museum of Contemporary Hispanic Art Collection
Join us for an afternoon with the Hostos Archives to celebrate its new digital repository showcasing the Museum of Contemporary Hispanic Art (MoCHA) Collection. The event will launch the open-access … Continued
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Partner Event: Puerto Rican Archives Symposium: Preserving Community Memory
Puerto Rican Archives: Preserving Community Memory is a two-day symposium focused on the political potency of Puerto Rican archives—both on the island and in the diaspora. The symposium is a … Continued
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Partner Event: MAYRIM: Esta manera de volar en globo
El Barrio Arts Space P.S. 109, 215 East 99th Street, New York, NY, United StatesMairym Cruz-Bernal, Poeta, editora, traductora, columnista y ensayista puertorriqueña (1963). Presidió el PEN-Puerto Rico (2008-2012). Dirigió desde el 1993 al 1999 el Grupo Puertas: Movimiento artístico-literario de fin de siglo. … Continued
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Partner Event: Puerto Rican Archives Symposium: Preserving Community Memory
Puerto Rican Archives: Preserving Community Memory is a two-day symposium focused on the political potency of Puerto Rican archives—both on the island and in the diaspora. The symposium is a … Continued
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At the Edge of Each Other’s Battles: Puerto Rican, Palestinian, Black & Indigenous Futures
Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual symposium “At the edge of each other's battles”: Puerto Rican, Palestinian, Black, & Indigenous Futures which convenes scholars and writers to examine the legacies of … Continued
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Partner Event: Jazz Boricua
Bronx Music Heritage Center 1303 Louis Nine Blvd., Bronx, New York City, NY, United StatesApril 12, 2024 (7pm) @ Bronx Music Heritage Center (1303 Louis Nine Blvd., Bronx, New York). Jazz Boricua presents a jazz tribute to Puerto Rican Danza. Enjoy memorable Puerto Rican … Continued
$20
Cafecito con… Jorell Meléndez-Badillo – Puerto Rico: A National History
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkPuerto Rico is a Spanish-speaking territory of the United States with a history shaped by conquest and resistance. For centuries, Puerto Ricans have crafted and negotiated complex ideas about nationhood. … Continued
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Afternoon Tertulia: ¡Vivas nos queremos! Exploring the CENTRO Summer 2023 Journal on Femicide
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On September 28, 2020, the Black transfeminist collective, La Colectiva Feminista, summoned and organized the “¡Vivas nos queremos! — pa’ la tumba el patriarcado” march to end in front of … Continued
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Family Archives Workshop w/ Cristina Fontánez Rodríguez
Miriam Galler 319 Bedford Ave. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe workshop invites participants to bring their memories in the form of photographs, papers, and textiles for a hands-on experience in preserving family archives. Through the seemingly technical act of … Continued
$10
La Meriendita Story Hour: Churro Stand by Karina González
East Harlem Tutorial Program 2050 2nd Ave, New York, New York, United StatesJoin CENTRO in East Harlem for La Meriendita, a story hour dedicated to children’s books! This month’s Meriendita is Churro Stand, written by Karina González and illustrated by Krystal Quiles. … Continued
Free
Partner Event: Hermes Croatto
Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx,, New York City, NY, United StatesMay 4, 2024 (7pm) @ Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture (450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York City). The artist invites us to an encounter with our national identity … Continued
$20
Partner Event: Bach to Borikén
Bloomingdale School of Music 323 West 108th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEnglish: Guitarist José Gabriel Maldonado Suárez presents a concert that blends baroque and 19th-century classical guitar sonatas for guitar and piano, coupled with 20th-century songs and danzas from Puerto Rico. … Continued
Free
Mapping Puerto Rican Communities – GIS in Action
Virtual Event
Join CENTRO for a discussion on harnessing the power of maps to tell stories and convey information. Learn from professionals across diverse sectors, both within the archipelago and the Diaspora, … Continued
Free
Partner Event: ¡Oye! Puerto Rican Theater Breaks Through: Exhibit Opening and Panel Discussion
David Geffen Hall 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United StatesThe 1970s marked a turning point in the history of Puerto Rican theater in New York City. A vibrant arts scene of Puerto Rican playwrights, poets, and actors emerged, one … Continued
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Cafecito con… Marisel Moreno: Crossing Waters
Virtual Event
Join Marisel Moreno, award-winning author of the book Crossing Waters: Undocumented Migration in Hispanophone Caribbean and Latinx Literature & Art, and Dr. Yomaira Figueroa-Vásquez, CENTRO Directora, for a cafecito as … Continued
Free
Partner Event: The Art of Resistance Exhibition
Taller Boricua Gallery 1680 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, United StatesSince 1998, vagabond has dedicated a vast amount of his writing, art, and filmmaking talents to the Puerto Rican independence movement. This show is a collection of 25 years worth … Continued
Free
The Sounds of the Archives: Compositions Inspired by the CENTRO Archives Collections
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkOur Archives are an incredible source of inspiration, not just for scholarly research but also for artists of all disciplines. Recently, two composers: our Artist in Residence, Gabriel Bouche Caro … Continued
Free
Partner Event: “Traversing the Light”: A Ten-Year Fine Photography Retrospective by Melanie S. Gonzalez.
Highland Public Library 14 Elting Pl, Highland, NY, United States"Traversing the Light": A Ten-Year Fine Photography Retrospective by Melanie S. Gonzalez. Presentation by the artist at 5PM on Thursday, June 20th at Highland Public Library. 14 Elting Pl Highland, … Continued
Free
Library & Archives Lunch Hour: New Books in Puerto Rican Studies
Virtual Event
Looking for a new book to read? Look no further! Join us for another Library & Archives Lunch Hour on new books in Puerto Rican Studies. The field of Puerto … Continued
Free
Open Boats: Puerto Rican Studies in Relation
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkJoin CENTRO & The Diaspora Solidarities Lab (DSL) for two days of presentations, workshops, conversations, a film screening, live music, and more leading up to the 116th St. Festival & … Continued
Free
Partner Event: Jibarito: A Three-Decade Retrospective Celebration of the Bronx’s Multicultural Music Group Orchestra!
Lovinger Theater, Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Blvd, Bronx, NY, United StatesThe Multicultural Music Group (MMG) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Multicultural Music Encounter. This year’s event will take place at the Lovinger Theater, Lehman College, on Friday, June 7, … Continued
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Partner Event: MiCasa SuCasa
Tola's Room 4212 Sheldon Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206, Baltimore, MD, United StatesEach June, Tola's Room hosts an event celebrating the Puerto Rican diaspora and commemorating the birthday of Edwin Delgado, our Founder and Creative Director's father. This tradition not only celebrates … Continued
$15
Partner Event: Kevin Quiles Bonilla: A small patch of sand, yet it holds so much
Baxter St. at the Camera Club of New York 128 Baxter St., New York, NY, United StatesSolo exhibition of photographs by Puerto Rican artist Kevin Quiles Bonilla at Baxter St. at the Camera Club of New York. "A small patch of sand, yet it holds so … Continued
Partner Event: “Traversing the Light”: A Ten-Year Fine Photography Retrospective by Melanie S. Gonzalez.
Highland Public Library 14 Elting Pl, Highland, NY, United States"Traversing the Light": A Ten-Year Fine Photography Retrospective by Melanie S. Gonzalez. Presentation by the artist at 5PM on Thursday, June 20th at Highland Public Library. 14 Elting Pl Highland, … Continued
Free
Afternoon Tertulia: “La familia Farallón” – Exploring the Spring 2024 Journal on Bernardo Vega
Virtual Event
Join moderator Gustavo Quintero and panelists Virginia Sánchez Korrol, Malena Rodríguez-Castro, Molly Crabapple, and Ángel "Monxo" López-Santiago virtually on September 3rd as they discuss the Spring 2024 CENTRO Journal on … Continued
Free
Library & Archives Lunch Hour: Celebrating Carmen Pabón – La Madrina de Loisaida
Virtual Event
Join CENTRO Archivist, Herbert Durán, and Gabriela Sanchez, board member and volunteer at the Carmen Pabón del Amanecer Jardín, as they explore the Carmen Pabón del Amanacer Jardín Collection housed … Continued
Partner Event: Palestine Film Series #7 – Screening of Lyd
Hunter College 695 Park Ave, New York, United StatesJoin us for a screening of Lyd. Directed by Rami Younis & Sarah Ema Friedland 78 Min UK/US @ Lang Recital Hall, Hunter North 4th Floor A story of a … Continued
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CENTRO Open House
The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkCalling all students, professors, community leaders, activists, artists, and more! Join CENTRO on September 19th at the Silberman School of Social Work for an Open House celebrating our rich history … Continued
Free
Afternoon Tertulia: The Memory of Radical Student Movements
The Silberman School of Social Work Auditorium 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New YorkJoin CENTRO on September 19th for a panel discussion on radical student movements and the screening of “The Five Demands”, a film documenting the student takeover of City College of … Continued
Free
En mi celda: escritos desde la cárcel
El libro EN MI CELDA: ESCRITOS DESDE LA CÁRCEL (Editora Educación Emergente, 2023) presenta por primera vez al público hispanohablante una cuidada recopilación de diversos textos y materiales de archivo … Continued
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(Partner Event) Cinema On The Road: Loisaida, NYC
Loisaida Center 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009, New York, NY, United StatesLa Asociación de Documentalistas presenta "Cinema On the Road". Y llegamos a NYC a Loisaida Center. En una colaboración con Loisaida Center, una organización puertorriqueña multidisciplinaria dedicada al desarrollo comunitario … Continued
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Partner Events: Unions & Feminist Worker Organizing in Puerto Rico: A Conversation with María Del Mar Rosa Rodríguez
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us at CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies to learn from María del Mar Rosa-Rodríguez, an associate professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) … Continued
Free
(Partner Event) Worldwinds: Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, LaTasha Barnes and the Continuum Collective, and Soles of Duende
ROULETTE 509 Atlantic Avenue, BROOKLYN, NY, United StatesWorldwinds, presented by Belongó, is a groundbreaking performance that unites multi-Grammy-winning Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble (ALJE) with visionary choreographers and companies making their mark in the … Continued
$25 – $65
(Partner Event) Workshop: Collage Making for Liberation with Rebel Betty
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI, United StatesHow can collage create change in the world? Join Chicago-based artist Rebel Betty for a collage-making workshop. Offered in connection with the exhibition Diasporic Collage: Puerto Rico and the Survival of … Continued
Free
TRAN-SCEN-DEN-TAL
The exhibition is the work of Bruno Casiano and his daughter Amelia Casiano and will be composed of 38 original mixed-medium paintings. The show "TRAN-SCEN-DEN-TAL opens at Lorain Community College, … Continued
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Data Hub Teach In: Resources Presentation
Virtual Event
Join CENTRO’s Data Hub for a virtual webinar on October 8th to learn about our many resources that can be used to learn more about the Puerto Rican Community and … Continued
Free