Jazz 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
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 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
CENTRO 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
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
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
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
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
This 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
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
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
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
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 … 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 … Continued
Thursday, 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
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 … Continued
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
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
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
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 … 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 … Continued
El 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
Kicking 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
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
Tuesday, 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
Wednesday, 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
Join 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
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
Financial Literacy Workshop, Introduction to personal finance, taxes, borrowing, insurance, and retirement and investing basics. You're welcome to join in any of the sessions!