Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Have a Merry Christmas

Thank you Puerto Rico Sun readers, visitors, advertisers, supporters...Have a Merry Christmas. PRSUN is going on Christmas break.

(photo by Clarisel Gonzalez)

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Come join us at the Mott Haven slideATHON in the Bronx

Tomorrow I am participating in the Mott Haven slideATHON, a showcase of Bronx artists. I will share some of my Bronx images. I selected the photos to display with the feedback of my followers of my photo page at Facebook.

The slideATHON will be at the Bruckner Bar & Grill in the Bronx. Admission is free.

For more information about the show, go to http://motthavenartschool.com.

Hope to see you there.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Thank you PRSUN

I want to thank all PRSUN readers, visitors, social media followers, supporters and advertisers.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Que dios los bendiga.

Clarisel Gonzalez
editor and publisher
Puerto Rico Sun Communications

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Happy Puerto Rican Heritage Month

Boricuas in New York City are celebrating with an array of cultural, art, educational, and community events throughout this month.

Here are some useful links to stay connected:

Comite Noviembre
Borimix

There is a lot going on.

Happy Puerto Rican Heritage Month.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Comité Noviembre Kicks-Off Puerto Rican Heritage Month in NYC

Community calendar

Heritage committee honors Puerto Rican community leaders and outstanding scholars:
Anita Antonetty, community organizer; Javier E. Gomez, actor/reporter, community volunteer; Frances Lucerna, Executive Director, El Puente; Yesenia Aponte-Meléndez, El Punto de la Montaña; Brenda Jimenez Peralta, Associate Director of Agency Development/North East Region, Big Brother, Big Sister of America; Lance Rios, President & CEO, Being Latino, Inc.; Jose Santiago, News Director WBAI; George Torres, Founder, Sofrito for Your Soul & Capicu Poetry & Cultural Showcase. Members of Taller Boricua (Marcos Dimas, Fernando Salicrup, Nitza Tufiño and Irma Ayla) will receive special recognition for promoting and supporting community artists and cultural diversity.

CN Scholarship Recipients, Continuing Scholars and Richie Perez Peace and Justice
Scholars will also be honored.


What: The “Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad” Awards recognize outstanding individuals who are the unsung heroes of our community. The awards honor Puerto Ricans whose pride in their heritage and strength of character have empowered them and inspired others to make a significant impact on our community.

Since 1996 the Comité Noviembre Scholarship Program has awarded over $179,000 in scholarships. Our scholars have a college graduation rate of 90 percent.

In 2004, the Puerto Rican community lost an advocate and community leader. Richie Pérez was a beloved activist in the fight for social justice and human rights. In his memory, Comité Noviembre established the Richie Pérez Scholarship for Peace and Justice. The award recognizes Puerto Rican young people for their commitment, activism and achievements in any of the areas of human rights and social justice.

Where: El Museo del Barrio, 104th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan (Free admission)

When: 6- 9 p.m. TOMORROW, October 27th


Comité Noviembre promotes. acknowledges, and creates awareness of the rich culture, language, and history of Puerto Rico . Comité Noviembre is the collective effort of ten key Puerto Rican organizations: the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, ASPIRA of New York, El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, El Museo del Barrio, El Puente, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights–Justice Committee, the National Institute for Latino Policy, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, and the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration. These groups coordinate Puerto Rican Heritage Month…el mes de la herencia puertorriqueña.

source: Comite Noviembre

Note: If you are on Twitter, follow @comitenoviembre. The hastag is #comitenoviembre. If you are on Facebook, join the Comite Noviembre page to stay connected with Puerto Rican heritage month events in NYC. PRSUN Communications is helping CN with its social media campaign this year.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Meet us at the Puerto Rico Sun social network

The Puerto Rico Sun has its very own social network at http://www.puertoricosun.ning.com. This network has limited members.

Join our community of movers and shakers now.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Listen to PRSUN Radio's interview with Being Latino's Lance Rios

Last night, I interviewed Being Latino's Lance Rios for PRSUN Radio. Being Latino is one of Facebook's most popular Latino pages. Lance spoke about his vision for Being Latino and more.

Check out his interview at http://blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio.

The show is archived and available online.

If you have ideas of future guests for PRSUN Radio, e-mail me at prsunradio (at) puertoricosun.com. PRSUN Radio, a cultural talk show, highlights Puerto Ricans and the Diaspora.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Scenes from the 'Bronx Blogger Fiesta: A Community Mixer' on Aug. 31st



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clarisel's Bronx Blogger Fiesta: A Community Mixer photoset clarisel's Bronx Blogger Fiesta: A Community Mixer photoset