Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez

Nydia Velázquez, a prominent and seasoned politician, has dedicated her life to public service, advocating for the rights and well-being of her constituents. Born on March 28, 1953, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Velázquez has become a trailblazer in American politics, making history as the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the United States Congress and the first Hispanic woman to chair a full congressional committee. Nydia Velázquez currently represents New York’s 7th Congressional District, a diverse and dynamic area encompassing parts of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. The district is characterized…

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House of Puerto Rico San Diego

House of Puerto Rico San Diego 2172 Pan American East Road San Diego, California 92101 The House of Puerto Rico San Diego was founded in 1972 by a group of Puerto Rican families in San Diego, led by Doña Casilda Pagán, who sought to preserve our history and culture, and to share our customs with our children and neighbors. In February 2006, we inaugurated a cottage–La Casita –aimed to preserve our culture in the world-renown Balboa Park. Visit nuestra casita every Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 11am-4pm. Be sure to join our Mailing List (see below) to…

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