Photos of La Isla submitted by Gil Garcia
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Exploring Old San Juan
When you’ve got a city that’s over 400 years old, it’s a shame not to revisit the rich history and grandeur of its colorful past. San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, offers a generous taste of the Old World, from its cobbled streets to its impressive architecture. The overwhelming Spanish influence seen in San Juan can be traced back to 1521, when it was established as a settlement of the Spanish empire. Over centuries, the city has seen ships of mercantilism and military dominance docking and departing on its…
Read MorePuerto Ricans in the US and the 2010 Census: 100 years and still counting … A reflection
By Victor Vázquez-Hernández In the closing days of 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau began to release the data collected earlier this year. For Puerto Ricans in the Diaspora (US-based), the 2010 census has a particular historical meaning — it marks the 100th anniversary since the first US Census, back in 1910, started counting Puerto Ricans as a separate group. It would be a good time for our community to take stock of where we are and how far we have come in one century. For the National Congress for Puerto…
Read MorePuerto Rico aims to protect newly discovered reefs
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — As the ocean floor plunges off southwestern Puerto Rico, it reveals coral reefs dotted with bright-blue sea squirts and a multitude of other organisms whose existence has given hope to scientists who strive to save the island’s threatened ecosystems. The organisms are an integral part of a group of reefs discovered to be thriving near an area where most shallow coral reefs and the fish that depend on them are in poor health overall. The reefs — at a depth of up to 500…
Read MoreMambo Diablo My Journey with Tito Puente
Mambo Diablo My Journey with Tito Puente Book Signing with Author, Joe Conzo February 14, 2011 @ 7:00 pm El Barrio/East Harlem – Harbor Conservatory and the Raices Latin Music Museum are pleased to host a book signing on February 14th a 7:00 pm celebrating the historic release of “Mambo Diablo My Journey with Tito Puente, written by Joe Conzo with David A. Perez. The event will be held at the Harbor, the “Home of Latin Music” located at One East 104th Street and Fifth Avenue in Fifth Avenue, Third Floor…
Read MoreThree Kings Day – Festival de los Magos Reyes
Three Kings Day The Magi were then warned in dreams that revealed Herod’s deadly intentions for the child and decided to return home by a different route in order to thwart them. This prompted Herod to resort to killing all the young children in Bethlehem, an act called the Massacre of the Innocents, in an attempt to eliminate a rival heir to his throne. Jesus and his family had, however, escaped to Egypt beforehand. El Día de los Tres Reyes, occurs on January the sixth. Depending on where you are,…
Read MorePuerto Rican Politics Information Resources
Politicos Boricuas !! Come and be part of the intelligent and constructive political debates that are going on currently… Are you for Statehood?, ELA?, Independence?, Monarchy?, Anarchy? Come and give your regarded 2 cents …because this is the place to do it! · Puerto Rico Government Sites: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Official Site – www.gobierno.pr Puerto Rico Senate – www.senadopr.us Puerto Rico House of Representative – www.camaraderepresentantes.org The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration – www.prfaa.com Elections in Puerto Rico – www.electionspuertorico.org Pro Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Sites: Popular Democratic Party/Partido…
Read MoreNational Conference for Puerto Rican Women
The National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. (NACOPRW) is a national organization with chapters in various cities. We are the only national organization of Puerto Rican women in the United States dedicated to promoting the civic and cultural participation of Puerto Rican women and other Latinas in the economic, social and political life in the United States and Puerto Rico. One of our goals continues to be to promote and preserve our Puerto Rican culture, our history, traditions, connect or reconnect with our roots and preserve the Spanish language.…
Read MorePuerto Rican Union of Mutual Aid, Inc
Who is PRUMA? Puerto Rican Union of Mutual Aid, Inc. was organized in May 1937 and incorporated July 7, 1937. Our motto is to “Advance with Progress”. The Association was founded by a group of Puerto Ricans who came from Hawaii to the East Bay and wanted to create a benevolent organization to further their people. The purpose for the Association is to help other Puerto Ricans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We bring the Puerto Rican community together keeping the culture alive through our Jíbaro music and Puerto…
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Photo Gallery of Puerto Rican Murals in New York City East Harlem
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