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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February 10, 2025
Adrianna Ríos has developed an interactive Google Map documenting femicides in Puerto Rico between January 2021 and April 26, 2023. To explore this resource, readers can access the map here: … Continued
December 31, 2024
Puerto Rico woke up to darkness this morning as a result of a countrywide energy blackout. It is likely to remain in the dark for up to 72 hours. Beyond … Continued
December 16, 2024
Puerto Ricans were in the national spotlight during the last weeks of the US presidential campaign at the same time as Puerto Rico was experiencing its own historic 2024 elections. … Continued
November 21, 2024
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College has announced the selected photographers for the first edition of “On Both Sides of the Lens: Documenting the Puerto Rican … Continued
November 18, 2024
captured by author Carlos Ortiz Burgos in Nov. 2024
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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