Puerto Rican Heritage Cultural Ambassador Program Pioneros/as Series: Tato Laviera The story of Tato Laviera, renowned Nuyorican poet, playwright, author and activist -- one of the greatest representatives of the Nuyorican movement and school of poetry -- as told by family, friends, and colleagues. Film and discussion. Thursday, June 20, 2019 6-8 PM Centro Library […]
This panel will discuss if you need FDA approval for your health or med-tech service or product and if so how to obtain FDA approval. Presentation and Discussion: Rebecca Wood, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP and former Food and Drug Administration Chief Counsel Moderator: Charles Platkin, PhD, JD, MPH, the co-executive director of the Hunter College […]
The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College is hosting a special evening on Thursday May 2, showcasing the power of art as a vehicle for healing and social change. Please join us for a special evening showcasing the power of art as a vehicle for healing and social change. Through performances and conversations about public […]
Puerto Rican Heritage Cultural Ambassador Program Pioneros/as Series: Plena is Work, Plena is Song Plena is an original Puerto Rican musical tradition in the form of storytelling song. The documentary traces the historical and cultural development of plena throughout the 20th century. It features great performers of the past and contemporary attempts to preserve plena. […]
This panel will discuss New York City food politics with four borough presidents.
Pura Belpré, New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian was an ambassador for the New York Public Library’s work with the Puerto Rican/Latino community. The innovative storyteller, folklorist and puppeteer used puppetry, arts and crafts as tools to teach children to read, write and express themselves and transformed a community. Film and discussion. Centro Library […]
A recollection and analysis of the role of ethnic identity in Puerto Rican politics in New York City between 1960 and 1990. This book illustrates how Puerto Ricans in New York City sought equality through a politics of difference committed to the realization of democratic norms and values. Author: José E. Cruz, SUNY Albany Commentator: […]
This panel will explore the latest research concerning GMOs and their impact on human and environmental health. Panelists: Arthur Caplan, PhD, Drs. William F and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics, NYU School of Medicine Fred Gould, PhD - Distinguished professor of Evolutionary Biology in the Department of […]
This panel will explore the latest research concerning GMOs and their impact on human and environmental health.
Panel discussion exploring what impacts food security and how we are fighting the issues that create food injustice. Panelists: Shanna Castillo, Director, Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability, NYCHA Ray Figueroa-Reyes, President, NYC Community Garden Coalition Tony Hillery, Executive Director and Founder, Harlem Grown Karen Pearl, President and CEO, God's Love We Deliver Moderator: Charles […]
