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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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
November 13, 2024
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College has announced the recipients of its inaugural Community Micro-Grants for the Rooted + Relational Micro-Grant 2024-2025 Program. CENTRO has awarded … Continued
October 28, 2024
Protestor holding up a sign with the Puerto Rican flag on it that reads “Puerto Rico is no Joke – Want to Laugh – Burn Your Own” at a protest … Continued
October 14, 2024
In a time where the humanities, ethnic studies, books, and even knowledge itself are being banned, regulated, and attacked, it is essential for us to consider how necessary it is … Continued
November 23, 2024
Are you interested in learning how to archive your personal materials or the materials of a loved one? Join CENTRO on November 23rd for a hands-on workshop for creating and … Continued
December 13, 2024
Join CENTRO December 13th for a panel discussion and celebration of a very special issue of the Summer 2024 CENTRO Journal, titled “Caudal: Contemporary Feminist & Queer Perspectives on Puerto … Continued
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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Our virtual store honors one of the most iconic Puerto Rican institutions in New York, la bodega. Here you can purchase our publications, educational, research, and cultural materials related to the Puerto Rican experience produced or sponsored by CENTRO. Additionally, you can purchase our 50th anniversary swag which will support our mission of strengthening, reimagining, and diversifying the field of Puerto Rican Studies.
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