Activism
Dear Friend,
We need your help to advocate for a public broadcasting system that offers more independent programming, harder-hitting journalism, and the educational, ad-free content that is missing from commercial media.
The Bush administration is pushing for severe cuts to the budget for public broadcasting. The House Appropriations Committee has the power not just to reject Bush's budget cuts, but to demand increased funding for public media to ensure they can continue to serve our local communities.
Go to the URL below to check out what's at stake and send a message directly to Congress urging them to stop the cuts. Take action on this alert from Free Press at:
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Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Check out 'Independent Sources' on CUNY-TV
La Voz Hispana, a local newspaper, recently wrote an article about Mike Amadeo. Here, Amadeo, who runs the popular Casa Amadeo record shop on Prospect Avenue in the South Bronx, is given a copy of the newspaper to check out the story. His shop has a space set aside for community residents to pick up La Voz Hispana, a free community newspaper.
As a consumer, Amadeo prefers to get his news on radio. He also enjoys listening to news from Puerto Rico on WAPA America via his cable provider because it is news directly from the island.
Amadeo talks to "Independent Sources," a new show on CUNY-TV focusing on the ethnic media. The show premiered on Wednesday night and takes a look at how people from different communities use independent sources, including Asian, Jewish and Latino independent newspaper and other media outlets.
To watch, tune in at 8 p.m. tonight or 10 a.m. tomorrow on Channel 75, NYC.
I was also interviewed for the show representing Puerto Rico Sun and Bronx Latino, independent online media projects. -- Clarisel Gonzalez
(photo by Clarisel Gonzalez)
As a consumer, Amadeo prefers to get his news on radio. He also enjoys listening to news from Puerto Rico on WAPA America via his cable provider because it is news directly from the island.
Amadeo talks to "Independent Sources," a new show on CUNY-TV focusing on the ethnic media. The show premiered on Wednesday night and takes a look at how people from different communities use independent sources, including Asian, Jewish and Latino independent newspaper and other media outlets.
To watch, tune in at 8 p.m. tonight or 10 a.m. tomorrow on Channel 75, NYC.
I was also interviewed for the show representing Puerto Rico Sun and Bronx Latino, independent online media projects. -- Clarisel Gonzalez
(photo by Clarisel Gonzalez)
Friday, June 20, 2008
Northern Manhattan Artist Studio Tour
Community Calendar
Artists throughout Northern Manhattan will open their studios for a glimpse at how they create.
FREE Shuttle Buses!
Look out for the robin egg blue ARC Ft. Washington Senior Center Shuttle bus at the following shuttle stops (North/South):
Isham St. and Broadway
Isham St. and Sherman Ave.
Broadway and 204 St.
Broadway and Academy St .
Academy St and Sherman Ave.
10 Ave. and 202 St.
Nagle Ave. and Ellwood St .
Broadway and 187 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 190 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 187 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 185 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 181 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 177 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 170 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 162 St.
Broadway and 165 St.
For updates, visit: www.artstroll.com.
Artists throughout Northern Manhattan will open their studios for a glimpse at how they create.
FREE Shuttle Buses!
Look out for the robin egg blue ARC Ft. Washington Senior Center Shuttle bus at the following shuttle stops (North/South):
Isham St. and Broadway
Isham St. and Sherman Ave.
Broadway and 204 St.
Broadway and Academy St .
Academy St and Sherman Ave.
10 Ave. and 202 St.
Nagle Ave. and Ellwood St .
Broadway and 187 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 190 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 187 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 185 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 181 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 177 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 170 St.
Ft. Washington Ave. and 162 St.
Broadway and 165 St.
For updates, visit: www.artstroll.com.
Yonkers PR Parade is Sunday
Yonkers Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade And Festival
The Yonkers Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade & Festival will celebrate its parade this Sunday. The parade's grand marshal is Ray Negron author and member of the NY Yankee Organization
For the past 29 years, the Yonkers Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival has enabled Westchester Hispanics and other citizens to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture as well as acknowledge and pay tribute to the contributions Puerto Ricans and Hispanic have made to Yonkers, the state and nation.
For more information on the festivities, go to http://www.westchester.com/Westchester_News/Community/Yonkers_Puerto_Rican%10Hispanic_Day_Parade_And_Festival_200806209931.html
The Yonkers Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade & Festival will celebrate its parade this Sunday. The parade's grand marshal is Ray Negron author and member of the NY Yankee Organization
For the past 29 years, the Yonkers Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival has enabled Westchester Hispanics and other citizens to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture as well as acknowledge and pay tribute to the contributions Puerto Ricans and Hispanic have made to Yonkers, the state and nation.
For more information on the festivities, go to http://www.westchester.com/Westchester_News/Community/Yonkers_Puerto_Rican%10Hispanic_Day_Parade_And_Festival_200806209931.html
Songwriters Rights Panel in San Juan
Opportunities
Oficinadelmusico.com and BMI presents Songwriter's Rights 101: Fundamentals for Every Composer. The chat will take place July 8 at The Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music (6 p.m.) and will present three attorneys with knowledge in music copyright.
Among the subjects to be discussed are the essential information every composer should be acquainted with, why and where to register songs, the difference between mechanical, synchronization and performance royalties, and recommendations.
The event is free, but registration is required. Information: (787) 287-8788 or info@oficinadelmusico.com
source: NALIP newsletter
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
'Yo Soy Latina' is not just a Chick Play
Opinion
A friend of mine took me recently to a play called "Yo Soy Latina." I was a little skeptic at first thinking it was a chick play, but instead I experienced a very powerful message, freely bringing to the open to some of the stereotypes and prejudices that exist within our Latino nation. I urge you to take the time to so see the play for yourself.
It is very funny and very touching, especially for me being a black Hispanic. Although born and raise in the beautiful island of
Puerto Rico, I always felt unaccepted by Latinos here in the U.S. I'm asked still today if I'm West Indian, Dominican or black. I ask myself why is it so difficult for them to identify me as Puerto Rican?
I believe that it is because of these stereotypes and prejudices that keep Latinos from all over from coming together.
The link below is a web page which will provide additional information on this as well as other Latino plays. They added my comments they recorded about the play to their web. Let me know what you think of the play, I think you are going to love it…
http://www.migente.com/ultimatelatinafest/
(THE ULTIMATE LATINA THEATER FESTIVAL runs until June 29.)
Best Regards,
Walter Hernandez
A friend of mine took me recently to a play called "Yo Soy Latina." I was a little skeptic at first thinking it was a chick play, but instead I experienced a very powerful message, freely bringing to the open to some of the stereotypes and prejudices that exist within our Latino nation. I urge you to take the time to so see the play for yourself.
It is very funny and very touching, especially for me being a black Hispanic. Although born and raise in the beautiful island of
Puerto Rico, I always felt unaccepted by Latinos here in the U.S. I'm asked still today if I'm West Indian, Dominican or black. I ask myself why is it so difficult for them to identify me as Puerto Rican?
I believe that it is because of these stereotypes and prejudices that keep Latinos from all over from coming together.
The link below is a web page which will provide additional information on this as well as other Latino plays. They added my comments they recorded about the play to their web. Let me know what you think of the play, I think you are going to love it…
http://www.migente.com/ultimatelatinafest/
(THE ULTIMATE LATINA THEATER FESTIVAL runs until June 29.)
Best Regards,
Walter Hernandez
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Salsa Singer Victor Manuelle at SummerStage
Puerto Rico Sun was there for the outdoor SummerStage concert on Father's Day in NYC's Central Park. While fans represented many countries, the Puerto Rican flag stood out in the crowd. At one point, a fan gave Victor Manuelle a Puerto Rican flag of course.
Visit my site at flickr for more of my photos.
www.flickr.com/photos/clarisel
Visit my site at flickr for more of my photos.
www.flickr.com/photos/clarisel
'Independent Sources'
On TV
NEW!! INDEPENDENT SOURCES on CUNY TV
Channel 75
Independent Sources is where viewers meet the ethnic press. Hosted by Garry Pierre-Pierre and Vianora Vinca, engages members of New York's ethnic and mainstream media in an insightful discussion of stories covered by ethnic newspapers, television and radio stations, and websites. Each half-hour episode also features an in-depth profile of an ethnic news organization or a reporter.
In the premier episode, Garry and Vianora are joined by Philip Kasinitz, Professor of Sociology at CUNY, and Alberto Vourvoulias-Bush of El Diario/La Prensa.
Independent Sources premieres on Wednesday, June 18 at 8:30 p.m. It repeats on Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 22 at 10 a.m.
CUNY TV, channel 75, is a cable channel serving the five boroughs of New York City with educational, cultural and public affairs programs. As part of The City University of New York, CUNY TV operates as a non-commercial station.
source: CUNY TV
EDITOR'S NOTE: I, representing PRSUN and Bronx Latino, was interviewed for this program. Clarisel
NEW!! INDEPENDENT SOURCES on CUNY TV
Channel 75
Independent Sources is where viewers meet the ethnic press. Hosted by Garry Pierre-Pierre and Vianora Vinca, engages members of New York's ethnic and mainstream media in an insightful discussion of stories covered by ethnic newspapers, television and radio stations, and websites. Each half-hour episode also features an in-depth profile of an ethnic news organization or a reporter.
In the premier episode, Garry and Vianora are joined by Philip Kasinitz, Professor of Sociology at CUNY, and Alberto Vourvoulias-Bush of El Diario/La Prensa.
Independent Sources premieres on Wednesday, June 18 at 8:30 p.m. It repeats on Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 22 at 10 a.m.
CUNY TV, channel 75, is a cable channel serving the five boroughs of New York City with educational, cultural and public affairs programs. As part of The City University of New York, CUNY TV operates as a non-commercial station.
source: CUNY TV
EDITOR'S NOTE: I, representing PRSUN and Bronx Latino, was interviewed for this program. Clarisel
Monday, June 16, 2008
Time for Clarification: Puerto Ricans Need to End their Indecision
Featured Analysis
On June 9, the UN Special Committee on Decolonization considered yet again the status of the world’s oldest remaining colony, Puerto Rico. The Committee called on the United States to accelerate the process of self-determination for the island, an action that many Puerto Ricans regard as a crucially important step towards fulfilling their fifty-six year-old quest to achieve a majority opinion on the permanent status of the island. However, this is not the first time the UN has issued the same appeal.
For the last eight years, the UN Committee has called upon the United States to grant autonomy to Puerto Rico, but has yet to witness any changes. In response to the most recent resolution, Washington has reminded the international community that Puerto Rico democratically decided to enter into a free association with the United States in 1952. Accordingly, the persisting inconclusive political status of Puerto Rico is a domestic matter that has no place on the UN agenda. The United States has repeatedly stated that only the Puerto Rican people can decide the structure of their future political arrangement. If the United States is willing to resolve Puerto Rico’s status, why are Puerto Rican representatives annually attending a UN Committee that has repeatedly failed to produce results for them?
It seems that after 500 years of foreign domination, Puerto Ricans have grown accustomed to having others decide what is best for them. Its leaders can no longer blame outsiders for their continuing subordinate status. In 1967, 1991, 1993, and then again in 1998, Washington assisted the Puerto Rican government in the organization of referendums on the island’s future status, giving its people the opportunity to decide between statehood, independence, or the existing commonwealth. In each instance, Puerto Ricans voted overwhelmingly in favor of the status quo. However, the commonwealth status was never meant to be a permanent solution, but instead a first step towards independence. In fact, the 2005 White House report gave Puerto Rico only two options: integration as a federal state or independence.
Now that the status quo is no longer a viable alternative, Puerto Rican voters cannot continue badgering Congress to grant them independence or statehood if they themselves have been unable to decide between the two. In order to take control of their future and formalize their own decision, they must act now instead of looking to outsiders to solve their problems. Only after adopting their own plan of action can Puerto Ricans demand that Congress approve it. Until then, the only thing stopping Puerto Rico from achieving a permanent status are Puerto Ricans themselves. In this regard, reaching a decision will prove to be the island’s first act of self-determination.
This analysis was prepared by COHA Research Associate Michelle Quiles
COHA or the Council on Hemispheric Affairs is a nonprofit, tax-exempt independent research and information organization. It was established to promote the common interests of the hemisphere, raise the visibility of regional affairs and increase the importance of the inter-American relationship, as well as encourage the formulation of rational and constructive U.S. policies towards Latin America. For more information, www.coha.org.
source: press release
(Photo depicts scene outside the UN on the day of this year's hearing. Photo by Ismael Nunez)
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