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Cafecito con… Jorell Meléndez-Badillo – Puerto Rico: A National History

The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York

Puerto 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. Join Dr. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo and CENTRO Directora, Dr. Yomaira Figueroa-Vásquez, as we explore Meléndez Badillo's latest book, Puerto Rico: A National History, that gives voice to … Continued

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The Puerto Rican Radical Tradition

The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York
Hybrid 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 on the U.S. Congress, to dramatize the ongoing colonial nature of the territorial relationship, in the wake of the “Commonwealth” constitution of 1952. Seventy years … 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
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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, whose name translates to Arrivals and Departures: Migration Experiences in Contemporary Puerto Rican Art, is curated by Dr. Laura Bravo and features 19 Puerto Rican … 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 York

Thursday, 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: Experiencias de la migración en el arte puertorriqueño contemporáneo at the Hunter College East Harlem Gallery. Explore how these artists have documented the migrations past … 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 York

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 part of our 50th Anniversary, we aim to make our archival experience and knowledge accessible to empower our community and ensure our legacies are woven … 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 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 part of our 50th Anniversary, we aim to make our archival experience and knowledge accessible to empower our community and ensure our legacies are woven … Continued

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Cafecito con… Puerto Rican Actors:

The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York

Luis 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 thought-provoking afternoon with Luis Guzmán and Luna Lauren Vélez as we delve into the world of Puerto Rican actors in the entertainment industry. This event … 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 York

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/ Los coquíes aún cantan by Karina Gonzalez, a Pura Belpré Honor Book for Children's Text and for Children's Illustration and was chosen as the Read … 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 York

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 vuelta: Experiencias de la migración en el arte puertorriqueño contemporáneo at the Hunter College East Harlem Gallery. Rivera Toro's The Grass was Greener (2017) and … Continued

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CENTRO Open House

The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York

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 the aim of keeping us rooted and in conversation with our stakeholders (students, professors, community leaders, activists, artists and community at large) we would like … Continued

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CENTRO at the 116th St Festival

The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York

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 feature live music performances, community art, and food influenced by Puerto Rican and Hispanic culture. The 116th Street Festival started in 1985 as ‘Abrazo Fraternal’ … Continued

La Meriendita: When Julia Danced Bomba

The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York

CENTRO 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 for La Meriendita, a story hour dedicated to children's books. This month's story hour book is When Julia Danced Bomba by Dr. Raquel M. Ortiz, … Continued

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