Poetry has always been a proud outlet for Nuyoricans, and before the famed cafe, there were poets like Victor Hernandez Cruz. Named one of the greatest American poets by Life Magazine in 1981, his work concerns “the history of immigration in a world-wide sense; the idea of civilization coming into other civilizations.” Join Victor and […]
Despite Puerto Rico’s fertile land and year-round tropical climate, the archipelago has poor conditions for farming. Beginning with the displacement of farmers and destruction of farmland to make way for a wave of industrialization coupled with natural disasters that are growing in intensity as a result of climate change, it’s easy to see how we’ve […]
CENTRO has launched a new in-person series in celebration of our 50th Anniversary! Join us once a month on Saturday afternoons 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 The Journey of Pura Belpre's Tales by Manuel Morán, a story […]
A new in-person series in celebration of our 50th Anniversary! Join us once a month on Saturday afternoons at our Evelina Antonetty Reading Room in the CENTRO Library & Archives for La Meriendita, a story hour dedicated to children's books. This month's story hour book is Vicki and a Summer of Change! (¡Y un verano de cambio!) […]
Join CENTRO, Hunter College, Hostos Community College, and the Evelina Centennial Committee on September 15th, 2022 at 3 PM EST at the Silberman School of Social Work to celebrate the life, legacy, and immensely impactful work done by The Hell Lady of the Bronx, Evelina Antonetty. Learn about the beautiful and powerful activist work done […]
Join us on Saturday, June 11th at 10am for the 37th annual 116th Street Festival. This in person event will take place on 116th Street and Third Avenue, and will feature live music performances, community art, and food, and arts & crafts influenced by Puerto Rican and Hispanic culture. The 116th Street Festival started in 1985 […]
The Impact of Food on Academic Behavior, Attendance, Performance and Attrition Panelists: Cara Cuite, PhD, Assistant Extension Specialist, Department of Human Ecology, Rutgers University Andrea Deierlein, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Public Health Nutrition, School of Global Public Health, NYU Christina Fernandez, MD, MPH, FAAP, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving […]
The Center for Puerto Rican Studies’ Puerto Rican Heritage Cultural Ambassador Program presents the second part of a two part film series of exciting short documentaries highlighting the contributions of individuals, groups and organizations that have had a profound impact on the Puerto Rican experience in the United States. Session Two highlights the illustrious legacy […]
If You Could Create ONE Food Policy or Food Initiative That WouldChange/Fix the Food System in NYC - What Would It Be? Come watch the finalists from our Food Policy 2019 Pitch Contest present their innovative ideas One thousand dollar prize awarded to the winner. Judges Include: Eric L. Adams, Brooklyn Borough President Michael Hurwitz, […]
You are invited to the 2019 Aronson Awards where we recognize the best in social justice journalism that informs and thereby empowers the public. Winning journalists will discuss their inspiration and the challenges of reporting their stories at a free public presentation at the Silberman School of Social Work, 2180 Third Avenue (Corner of 119th […]
