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PRSUN Radio to chat with parade chairwoman Madelyn Lugo today at 4 p.m. Listen live at www.blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio . If you miss, catch the archived interview. (photo by Clarisel Gonzalez) UPDATE: To listen to interview with parade chairwoman Madelyn Lugo and press guy Javier Gomez: Listen to internet radio with PRSUN RADIO on Blog Talk Radio

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc. (NPRDP), the not-for-profit cultural organization that produces the annual Parade along Fifth Avenue, and American Airlines, the major carrier celebrating 40 years of service to Puerto Rico, joined forces to support Covenant House, the leading Homeless Youth Shelter and Charitable Organization in the United States. In celebration of the 16th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade (54th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade since its inception as a local organization), NPRDP and American Airlines, have recruited three Puerto Rican women who have held the Miss Universe title to march in this year's celebration, scheduled for Sunday, June 12th. Marisol Malaret (Miss Universe 1970), Dayanara Torres (1993) and Zuleyka Rivera (2006) will appear on the American Airlines float and serve as spokespersons for homeless youth issues. American Airlines, Official Airline of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, has committed to raising awareness of the Cove...

@ the Dance Parade (Photo by Clarisel Gonzalez) I took more than 350 photos at the Dance Parade. Many dance cultures were represented at the parade including Japan, the Native Americans, Bolivia, and Puerto Rico of course. To view more photos, http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarisel/sets/72157626781323062/ .

PRSUN Radio chats with standup comedian Mike Robles on Monday from 6:30-7 p.m. Listen live or later at www.blogtalkradio.com/prsunradio . For more information about Mike, visit his website at www.mikerobles.com . He is currently promoting his new CD "WEPA!" LIVE! from the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York City, a comedic journey on his life in the Bronx, on being Puerto Rican/Latino, his relationships and the church. NY lives in Mike. ) UPDATE: TO LISTEN TO THE ARCHIVED INTERVIEW: Listen to internet radio with PRSUN RADIO on Blog Talk Radio

The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade is Sunday along the Grand Concourse. PRSUN is a sponsor. (UPDATE: The May 15th Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade has been cancelled due to rain, president Francisco Gonzalez confirmed. New date to be determined.) (photo of parade queen Krysti Ogando by Fonseca Fotography)

In the mailbox Dear Friend: We are currently accepting applications for our 2011 College Awards to be presented at our College Awards Gala Dinner Dance at the Marina Del Rey in The Bronx, on Thursday, August 18, 2011. These awards are granted annually to undergraduate Puerto Rican women selected for their academic excellence and service to the community. To be eligible, applicants must send a completed 2011 College Award Application Form to our post office box, listed above, by the deadline date of June 5, 2011 and meet all of the following criteria: 1. Currently matriculated as an undergraduate student in an accredited institution of higher education, having earned a minimum of 12 accumulated credits. 2. Maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no failing grades. 3. Demonstrate service to the community. 4. Provide an official college transcript. 5. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from a professor, college advisor, employer or supervisor. 6. Submit a suit...