Orgullo Film Series: Session One--Artists and Athletes from the Puerto Rican Diaspora The Center for Puerto Rican Studies’ Puerto Rican Heritage Cultural Ambassador Program presents 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 […]
The Big Apple Crunch will bring together hundreds of elementary school children living in East Harlem for a morning of fun and educational activities, culminating in a record-breaking Big Apple Crunch. The event will feature activity centers with apple art, games, tastings and nutrition education led by East Harlem organizations and small businesses including the Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center, Uptown […]
Hurricane Maria caused billions of dollars in damages to Puerto Rico and left 3.4 million island residents without electric power, potable water, and telecommunications. Recovery is estimated to take years. This two day conference will look at the recovery two years after Maria and what is needed for the future. Friday September 20, 2019 9 […]
Women in Food Restaurant and Food Culture: Gender, Equal Pay, Sexual Harassment, Sustainability, Career Advancement and More Panelists: Camille Becerra, Chef, Food Stylist and Recipe Developer Liz Neumark, CEO, Great Performances, Katy Sparks, Founder, Katy Sparks Culinary Consulting Naama Tamir, Owner, Lighthouse Restaurant Diana Tandia, Chef-owner, Berber Street Food Healthy Breakfast Will Be Served @ […]
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 […]
