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2009-11-20T20:54:00.000-05:00

WNYC - WNYC News Blog » Puerto Ricans in New York Struggling…StillInteresting article on Puerto Ricans in New York

Puerto Rican Artisan and Health Fair in the Bronx

2009-11-20T17:36:00.000-05:00

Community calendar The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture at Hostos Community College will be transformed into a typical Puerto Rican plaza this weekend, with fountains, palm trees, piragua and coquito carts and artists, sculptors, vejigante mask makers and artisans selling traditional wares. The transformation will take place tomorrow for Comité Noviembre’s fourth annual artisans fair.

LLADRÓ Celebrates Puerto Rican Day with launch of Our Lady of Providence

2009-11-11T16:03:00.002-05:00

As a photographer, one of my favorite subjects to shoot are religious icons. The Virgin Mary is on top of my list. Our Lady of Providence, the patroness of Puerto Rico, is, of course, one of my favorite images to photograph. Actually, I have introduced several people in New York City to Our Lady of Providence through my photography. One of my most popular photographs is an image I shot of Our

New Giveaway: Participate in NYC screening for 'The Blind Side'

2009-11-10T14:42:00.006-05:00

Movie promoters reached out to Puerto Rico Sun for a giveaway for the NYC screening of the new film THE BLIND SIDE. The screening will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 18th at a Manhattan theater. If you are interested in participating, the giveaway is only good for this screening. To participate, e-mail me at giveaways (at) puertoricosun.com. Only five lucky winners will be selected. Winners

The 2010 Census and Puerto Ricans

2009-11-10T13:48:00.000-05:00

Community calendar Research Seminar The 2010 Census and Puerto Ricans: Statistical Policy Issues and Politics Presenter: Angelo Falcon, President, National Institute for Latino Policy Refreshments will be served 6 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12 Centro Conference Room 1437 East Bldg. at Hunter College in Manhattan For more information, http://www.centropr.org/events.html?event=60

PRSUN Radio chats with Comite Noviembre's Teresa Santiago

2009-11-09T12:53:00.003-05:00

PRSUN Radio puts a spotlight on Comite Noviembre, an organization that celebrates a host of activities in New York City for Puerto Rican Heritage Month. I chat with CN's Teresa Santiago tomorrow at www.blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio. November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month in NYC and a key woman behind many of the cultural, civic and artistic celebrations going on is Teresa Santiago. For more

Puerto Rican-related opportunites at Centro

2009-11-03T22:53:00.000-05:00

Centro - Request for Proposals Submission Deadlines: November 15th - for Spring semester The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Centro) seeks proposals for cultural and educational activities that contribute to the study and interpretation of the Puerto Rican experience in the United States. Proposals must address Centro's core mission of advancing knowledge about the Puerto Rican experience in

Writer Sofia Quintero is my guest on PRSUN Radio

2009-11-02T15:51:00.003-05:00

Bronx-based writer Sofia Quintero is my guest tomorrow night at 9 p.m. PRSUN Radio, http://blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio. For her bio, go to my blog at PRSUN Radio. UPDATE: PRSUN Radio's interview with Sofia will be rescheduled for another date. TBA.

Thanks comunidad

2009-10-29T02:17:00.008-04:00

Image by clarisel via FlickrTonight I will be honored with a 2009 Comite Noviembre "Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad" award at a reception at El Museo del Barrio in NYC's East Harlem. Comite Noviembre is dedicated to preserving Puerto Rican heritage and culture and organizes several cultural and community events in November for Puerto Rican Heritage Month in New York City. Tonight is the kick-off

History of Puerto Rican Art Movement in New York City seminar

2009-10-28T08:00:00.001-04:00

Community calendar Research Seminar "An illustrated History of the Puerto Rican Art Movement in New York City" Presenter: Yasmin Ramirez, Centro Researcher 6 p.m. Tonight Centro Conference Room, Hunter College, 1437 East Bldg., Manhattan Refreshments will be served http://www.centropr.org/events.html?event=58

Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Month in NYC

2009-10-20T13:22:00.000-04:00

Community calendar COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE mes de la herencia puertorriqueña SAVE THE DATES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009 CN’S 23RD ANNUAL KICK-OFF CELEBRATION EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO, NEW YORK CITY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 CN’S 14TH ANNUAL GALA CELEBRATING 23 YEARS OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH THE NY HILTON, NEW YORK CITY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009 COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE AND HOSTOS PRESENT JESÚS OMAR

PRSUN Radio chats with County of Kings' Lemon Andersen

2009-10-19T20:03:00.001-04:00

Lemon Andersen is my guest Wednesday at 11 a.m. on PRSUN Radio at www.blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio. County of Kings is playing now in NYC. About Lemon and his County of Kings: Half Puerto Rican. Half Norwegian. Two-time felon. One hell of a show. Featured earlier this year as part of The Public Theater's Under The Radar Festival,Lemon Andersen's County of Kings gives a tough, yet poignant

NYC to show its solidarity with Puerto Rico's National Strike

2009-10-14T13:09:00.002-04:00

There will be a rally tomorrow at 5 p.m. in New York City in support of the national strike in Puerto Rico. This comes after Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño laid off thousands of government workers earlier this month, citing the island's poor economy as the culprit that has led him to make some tough decisions in this difficult financial time. But the layoffs have led different sectors on the

Luis Muñoz Marín: The New York Years

2009-10-14T00:06:00.001-04:00

Community calendar Research Seminar & Exhibit Luis Muñoz Marín: The New York Years Presenter: Mario Pérez Miranda, Centro Dissertation Fellow Exhibition launch, reception to follow Thursday, October 15, 6:00 pm Centro Library (at Hunter College) East Bldg. 3rd Floor, Main Library Entrance, Manhattan http://www.centropr.org/events.html?event=56

PRSUN Radio chats with Pepper Negron

2009-10-11T10:39:00.002-04:00

My upcoming guest is Pepper Negron, director, screenwriter, filmmaker, photographer, dreamer... Go to my entry at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio. The show will air at 9 p.m. Wednesday. UPDATE: To listen to my interview with Pepper Negron, go to my archives at http://blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio.

'Law Abiding Citizen' giveaway to Manhattan screening

2009-10-08T11:14:00.002-04:00

Promoters of the new movie "Law Abiding Citizen" are offering passes to Puerto Rico Sun readers and visitors for a NYC screening next week. To participate in the giveaway, e-mail your full name to clarisel (at) puertoricosun.com. Passes are good for you and a guest. Winners will be selected on a first come first served basis. The giveaway is only valid for the Manhattan screening. UPDATEE:

NYC cultural act to protest book ban in Puerto Rico

2009-10-08T09:14:00.000-04:00

In the mailbox Hola Familia As many of you know several literary works - including "El Entierro de Cortijo/Cortijo's Wake" by Edgardo Rodríguez Juliá and Aura by Carlos Fuentes - have been banned in Puerto Rico by the conservative right party currently in power. This is an act of devolution that sets our society back by hundreds of years and its an action usually associated with intolerant and

One sato at a time...Un sato a la vez: New York, New York

2009-10-06T18:33:00.001-04:00

One sato at a time...Un sato a la vez: New York, New York I am hoping to interview the folks of Save a Sato for a future PRSUN Radio show. For more information on the good work of Save a Sato, visit http://saveasato.org

PRSUN Wiki

2009-10-06T11:40:00.000-04:00

NEW: Puerto Rico Sun Communications Wiki at http://puertoricosun.wikia.com This is a work in progress.

Puerto Rico Sun: Giveaway for NYC screening of 'From Mexico with Love'

2009-09-30T13:01:00.003-04:00

Promoters for the film "From Mexico with Love" reached out to Puerto Rico Sun for a movie giveaway for our readers and visitors. This time it's for the NYC screening of "From Mexico with Love," and we got a bunch more passes to give away. The screening is October 8 at a Manhattan theater. If you are interested in a free pass for you and a guest, send me an e-mail to clarisel (at)

PRSUN Radio chats with Urban Jibaro George Torres

2009-09-25T17:36:00.002-04:00

My upcoming guest on PRSUN Radio is Urban Jibaro George Torres of Sofrito for your Soul. The show airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday at http://blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio. George Torres is a social media consultant, cultural activist, radio personality and founder of cultural online magazine SofritoForYourSoul.com. Read a brief bio at my blog at http://blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio. UPDATE: To listen

PRSUN: Take part in movie giveaway for 'Pandorum'

2009-09-18T09:00:00.030-04:00

The folks promoting the new movie "Pandorum" reached out to Puerto Rico Sun to host a movie giveaway for our readers and visitors. Winners must be available for a 8 p.m. Sept. 24 screening in New York City. Here's the synopsis: In PANDORUM, Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point, The Express) and Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, Alpha Dog) join Cam Gigandet (Never Back Down, Twilight), Cung Le (Tekken,

PRSUN Radio chats with writer Alexandra Roman Hernandez

2009-09-17T15:00:00.005-04:00

My upcoming guest on PRSUN Radio is Puerto Rico-based novelist Alexandra Roman Hernandez who is currently promoting her new book "The Valley of Inspiration." My interview with Alexandra is 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at www.blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio. Here's the press release about the book: THE VALLEY OF INSPIRATION (in Spanish) is a fantasy-adventure novel for young adults written by

Making the everyday exceptional with food

2009-09-15T09:00:00.000-04:00

Here is an interesting community event for those of you who love to cook with a twist. Daisy Martinez has a Food Network show called “Viva Daisy!”, Harumi Kurihara, often times referred as Japan’s Martha and celebrity event planner Karen Bussen will speak at the Japan Society on how once thought “exotic” food or culture is now influencing regular American kitchen. Both Latin or Japanese food

PRSUN: Take part in Hispanic Heritage Month book giveaway

2009-09-13T11:20:00.007-04:00

Puerto Rico Sun is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month book giveaway on behalf of Hachette Book Group. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15th through October 15th. Zumba® By Beto Perez , Maggie Greenwood-Robinson ISBN: 0446546127 Evenings at the Argentine Club By Julia Amante ISBN: 0446581623 Damas, Dramas, and Ana Ruiz By Belinda Acosta ISBN: 044654051X Tell Me