Environmental activist Alberto de Jesus aka Tito Kayak from Puerto Rico speaks at a seminar at Hostos Community College. Here he shows off a shirt of his Amigos del Mar group. Tuesday's one-day seminar was on the effects of development and globalization on traditional cultures focusing on the recent history of Loíza, the coastal community of Piñones, and the island of Vieques. Tito Kayak is known for his acts of civil disobedience.
Tito Kayak told the packed classroom that being a revolutionary is about standing up against injustice no matter where you are. (photo by Clarisel Gonzalez)
To see more photos from the seminar, go to www.flickr.com/photos/clarisel
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Despierta Boricua Collects Coats for Kids
In the Mailbox
As the temperatures begin to drop, countless children find themselves shivering because they do not have access to sufficient clothing for the seasons. Coats, sweaters, and other items that many of us take for granted as we organize our wardrobe, are magical items that exist in the dreams of these children. Perhaps we can come together and make these dreams a reality as no one should be forced to imagine a world where their basic needs are met…they should simply exist in it.
For the next two months, Despierta Boricua, Inc. will be collecting coats and other items of winter clothing for children between the ages of 0-4. The clothing may be mailed or personally brought to the following address:
400 Grant Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
The point of contact for this project is Maria Torres who can be reached at maria@despiertaboricua.com. Please be sure to contact her prior to the deliverance of any clothing so that nothing is lost.
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Mission
F.U.E.G.O.
FORMING UNITY through EDUCATION, GENERATIONS, and ORGANIZATIONS
Fuego2007@gmail.com
(718) 531-9561
As the temperatures begin to drop, countless children find themselves shivering because they do not have access to sufficient clothing for the seasons. Coats, sweaters, and other items that many of us take for granted as we organize our wardrobe, are magical items that exist in the dreams of these children. Perhaps we can come together and make these dreams a reality as no one should be forced to imagine a world where their basic needs are met…they should simply exist in it.
For the next two months, Despierta Boricua, Inc. will be collecting coats and other items of winter clothing for children between the ages of 0-4. The clothing may be mailed or personally brought to the following address:
400 Grant Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
The point of contact for this project is Maria Torres who can be reached at maria@despiertaboricua.com. Please be sure to contact her prior to the deliverance of any clothing so that nothing is lost.
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Mission
F.U.E.G.O.
FORMING UNITY through EDUCATION, GENERATIONS, and ORGANIZATIONS
Fuego2007@gmail.com
(718) 531-9561
Community calendar
Danza Fiesta at El Museo de Barrio, NYC
3-5 p.m. Sunday, October 12
Acclaimed Puerto Rican folkloric group Danza Fiesta blends African, European, and indigenous roots. Dances include a celebration of old-time street vendors’ calls, and a tribute to the colorful vejigante masks and giant cabezudo puppets traditional to Puerto Rican carnivals.
Admission: Free. The performance will be held in El Museo's Teatro Heckscher.
This is part of the Hispanic Heritage month series.
For more information, www.elmuseo.org.
Danza Fiesta at El Museo de Barrio, NYC
3-5 p.m. Sunday, October 12
Acclaimed Puerto Rican folkloric group Danza Fiesta blends African, European, and indigenous roots. Dances include a celebration of old-time street vendors’ calls, and a tribute to the colorful vejigante masks and giant cabezudo puppets traditional to Puerto Rican carnivals.
Admission: Free. The performance will be held in El Museo's Teatro Heckscher.
This is part of the Hispanic Heritage month series.
For more information, www.elmuseo.org.
Monday, October 06, 2008
PRLDEF is now LatinoJustice PRLDEF
Community
The Board of Directors of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund announced today that after 37 years it will change its name to LatinoJustice PRLDEF. The new brand reflects the evolving nature of the Latino community in the United States, the makeup of the organization’s clients, and the cases it undertakes.
“This is a result of a natural progression of our growth and our success over these past 37 years,” said David Arroyo, LatinoJustice PRLDEF’s Chairman of the Board. “We have been protecting the civil rights of all Latinos for many years and our new name is a more accurate reflection of the national scope and pan-Latino nature of the work we do. Our name may change, but our commitment to the Latino community -- including the Puerto Rican community -- remains just as strong as ever."
To read more, go to www.latinojustice.org.
The Board of Directors of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund announced today that after 37 years it will change its name to LatinoJustice PRLDEF. The new brand reflects the evolving nature of the Latino community in the United States, the makeup of the organization’s clients, and the cases it undertakes.
“This is a result of a natural progression of our growth and our success over these past 37 years,” said David Arroyo, LatinoJustice PRLDEF’s Chairman of the Board. “We have been protecting the civil rights of all Latinos for many years and our new name is a more accurate reflection of the national scope and pan-Latino nature of the work we do. Our name may change, but our commitment to the Latino community -- including the Puerto Rican community -- remains just as strong as ever."
To read more, go to www.latinojustice.org.
Cascadas de El Yunque
Today's featured shot from the Puerto Rico Sun photo group is by Hector Melendez.
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