Thursday, May 08, 2008

Politics

With 55 delegates, Puerto Rico eager for primary limelight

Now Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory for more than 100 years, has a place at the center of American political debate. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are competing for 55 delegates to be chosen in a June 1 Democratic primary. The island also has eight superdelegates.

"We're going to enjoy every minute of the attention," the president of the Puerto Rican Senate, Kenneth D. McClintock, said during a recent visit to the nation's capital. To read the full news report, go to
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080508/NEWS01/80508023/1006

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An Educational Pledge is proud to be a media sponsor for the
2008 "Bomba y Plena" Spring Extravaganza - Don't Miss It!
Symphony Space - 2537 Broadway, corner of 95th Street, Manhattan)
Monday, May 26th: $25 in Advance --- $30 at the Door!

Puerto Rican Bomba & Plena Spring Extravaganza
In celebration of Spring awakening come and enjoy the sounds of Puerto Rican folklore, music and dance. "Bomba" rhythms & sounds of African heritage and "Plena" is the type of music that reflect community happenings known as the singing newspaper.
Date: Monday, May 26
Time: 6:00 PM
Admission: $25 advance /$30 at the Door

Place: Symphony Space 2537 Broadway at 95th St. Upper West Side
More Info: (212) 864-5400
Website: www.symphonyspace.org

The concert features New York City's legendary group Los Pleneros de La 21, current Boricua Roots sensation Tato Torres & YERBABUENA, the Segunda Quimbamba folkloric ensemble from Jersey City,
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