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Independence for Puerto Rico: The Best Solution to Colonialism

Parkway Central Library PA

The Free Library of Philadelphia and Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora presents Alberto Medina and Luis Ponce in conversation with Free Library’s Social Science and History Department head Alberto Pagan-Ramirez in a 2-day series talking about the current status of colonialism  in Puerto Rico. BUDPR leaders will argue why statehood for Puerto Rico is the wrong alternative and why Puerto Rican independence is not only the right or moral solution, but also how it will benefit Puerto Rico economically. BUDPR will talk about its Congressional work to bring awareness about independence and will offer…

Puerto Rico: A U.S. Colony in the 21st Century

Parkway Central Library PA

The Free Library of Philadelphia and Boricuas Unidos en la Diáspora presents Alberto Medina and Luis Ponce in conversation with Free Library’s Social Science and History Department head Alberto Pagan-Ramirez in a 2-day series talking about the current status of colonialism  in Puerto Rico. The current "commonwealth" (or territorial) status of Puerto Rico is actually colonial in nature, argues BUDPR. In this discussion, BUDPR leaders will expose how the colonial intervention of the U.S. has become dramatically evident in the last 10 years, and what tools the public can use to move…

the Borinqueneers Documentary Film Screening

Barrymore Film Center and Museum Fort Lee

The Borinqueneers Park Education Alliance, in collaboration with its partners, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce, proudly announces a special film screening of the award-winning PBS Documentary THE BORINQUENEERS to honor Hispanic Heritage Month and launch a fundraiser to raise capital for the development of a community park in Perth Amboy dedicated to 65th Infantry Borinqueneers of the U.S. Army. Highlighting the event, actor David Zayas, renowned for his roles in HBO’s "Dexter" and "OZ" and Hulu’s “THE BEAR,” will receive the prestigious "Caballero Award." This award honors individuals…

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