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Alicia Baro 1918-2012

Alicia Baro

Alicia Baro, icon in the Puerto Rican community and movement, passed away at 7:20 this morning. Alicia Baro dedicated her life to ensuring the rights of Hispanics, women, and other minorities in political representation, education and employment. Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, Baro was reared in New York City. She graduated from prestigious Hunter [...]

January 3rd, 2012 | Posted in Features,Florida,News & Info | Read More »

LAS BRISAS NAVIDENAS ESTE SABADO & CUMPLEANOS DE JOSE RIVERA- ANIVERSARIO DE PONCE & MARY

las brisas navidenas

December 13th, 2011 | Posted in Events,New York,News & Info | Read More »

Miguel Cotto, A Puerto Rican To Be Proud Of

Miguel Cotto

Along with some of the greats, Ada Veléz, Rico Ramos, Amanda Serrano – Miguel Ángel Cotto Vázquez is one of those boxers that only come along once in a lifetime. Puerto Ricans have a long history of producing champions in all weight classes and Miguel Cotto holds a unique place as a four-time world champion [...]

December 11th, 2011 | Posted in News & Info,Sports | Read More »

Dos Santos – a novel by Fernando de Aragon

Dos Santos - a novel by Fernando de Aragon

  Dos Santos – a novel by Fernando de Aragon   Dos Santos is a captivating story set in the earliest days of the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean island that would eventually be called Puerto Rico. The story follows one man who sets out to find a place for himself and fulfill his dreams [...]

December 9th, 2011 | Posted in Features,News & Info | Read More »

Gala Parranda Navideña

Puerto Rico Cultural Society of Charlotte NC Gala Parranda Navidena

Oasis Shriners 604 Doug Mayes Place Charlotte, NC 28262 University Area 7:00 – 11:00 pm Semi-formal Dinner Dance Live Performance by Orquesta Mayor Purchase your ticket now! $50 per person $45 per person (Active PRCSC Members) A portion of your ticket is tax deductible 100% of proceeds  PRCSC Scholarships and other programs

December 5th, 2011 | Posted in Events,News & Info | Read More »

Gala Fiesta Navideña: Annual Christmas Dinner/Dance

House of Puerto Rico Fiesta Navidena

Gala Fiesta de NavidadNothing feels more like Christmas like a festive party with delicious Puerto Rico food and traditional music, shared parranda songs, a live Salsa band, a dynamic DJ, and dressing to the nines! You can’t get any better that that! Join us every December for this great celebration. Gala 2011: Fiesta Navideña Boricua [...]

December 4th, 2011 | Posted in Events,News & Info,West Coast | Read More »

Puerto Rican Meals DVD Close Out Sale

Family Traditions - Learning to make Pasteles

If you love Puerto Rican food, check out this mind blowing low price offer… Any lower and it’s a steal Our low inventory has been reduced to $24.95 per box set plus shipping and handling. A unique gift at an outstanding price. Our Promise – Your dinner table will never be the same with traditional [...]

November 15th, 2011 | Posted in Comida,News & Info | Read More »

DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story

Roberto Clemente

TEATRO SEA and Manuel Morán   Present as part of the festival   BORIMIX 2011: Puerto Rico Fest DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story   The new musical from Puertorican writer/director, Luis Caballero, On the legendary baseball star, Roberto Clemente   World Premiere November 11th 2011 Teatro SEA, City of New York   www.teatrosea.org www.borimix.com   [...]

October 15th, 2011 | Posted in Events,News & Info | Read More »

Fundación Folklórica Cultural Rafael Cepeda

Bomba y Plena

El folklorólogo y folklorista Jesús M. Cepeda Brenes hijo del Patriarca de la Bomba y la Plena Don Rafael Cepeda Atiles y Doña Caridad Brenes Q. E. P. D. es un experto en todo lo relacionado a este arte mayor del folklore puertorriqueño.  Se ha destacado como profesor en y fuera de Puerto Rico adiestrando [...]

October 15th, 2011 | Posted in La Isla,Music,News & Info | Read More »

NACOPRW PICNIC INVITE SUN OCT 23, 2011

NACOPRW Picnic

NACOPRW PICNIC INVITE SUN OCT 23, 2011 1-5pm Kendall Indian Hammocks Park Sunday, October 23, 2011 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Shelter #5 Kendall Indian Hammocks Park 11395 SW 79th Street, Miami Fl 33173 Donation: Adults $12 6-12 years $5 5 years & under free   Please RSVP in advance online http://www.nacoprwmiami.org/NACOPRWPICNIC2011.htm OR  Mail check [...]

October 5th, 2011 | Posted in Events,Florida,News & Info | Read More »

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