When this film screened at the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) last month everyone in attendance was moved to tears. We are absolutely sure you will be equally moved so make sure you catch this riveting documentary on…
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By Rev. Dr. Damaris D. Whittaker What is happening in Puerto Rico right now deserves everyone’s attention. This moment is an important one—for Puerto Ricans, for the Latinx diaspora and all people of color in the United States and…
One of our heroes over here at the UC, Luis A. Miranda Jr., penned an outstanding piece on what comes next for the island of Puerto Rico in Time. The people of Puerto Rico need to be commended for…
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees. Gracias a la gente de 🇵🇷. Historia. https://t.co/WwBOCIP5mr — Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 25, 2019 We invite you to subscribe to the weekly Uptown Love newsletter, like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter & Instagram or…
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This is not a moment, it’s a movement. Never seen coraje (anger) turn so quickly into coraje (courage).Can’t get to 🇵🇷 in time. But I’ll be at the protests in Union Square today at 5pm.In solidarity with 🇵🇷 en…
By Gregg McQueen The clarity will come from the citizens. So explain organizers of a new crowdfunding campaign launched to conduct an independent, citizen-led audit of Puerto Rico’s $72 billion public debt. Citizen Front for a Debt Audit (Frente…
Story by Mónica Barnkow and Debralee Santos The Ares family is going against the odds. But they’re skipping the scratch-off tickets. Instead, the family is preparing to travel to New York from Rhode Island to ensure that Jeralene is…
By Alexis Tirado (Puerto Rican) and Rochelle Baez (Dominican) It’s the age old battle between Dominicans and Puerto Ricans. Boriquas and Dominicanos have always been neighbors, whether we’re living together in the Bronx or Washington Heights. Even our islands…
Story & photos by Amaris Castillo (@AmarisCastillo) Sesame Street made its way into East Harlem this past weekend. No Muppets here, but a special visit from the woman who has stood by their side for more than four decades…