Images from the National Puerto Rican Day Parade by Ismael Nunez for PRSUN
Politicians including New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and parade honorees open the National Puerto Rican Day Parade with a ribbon cutting. Then the parade comes alive with music, flags and cultural and political expressions. The yearly display of Puerto Rican pride is a NYC tradition for sure.
To view more photos from the parade and more, visit Ismael's photo page.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Saturday, June 08, 2019
It's PR Parade Time in NYC
The 62nd Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade will take place on New York City's Fifth Avenue, tomorrow, starting at 11 a.m.
2019 honorees include:
- Ricky Martin - Grand Marshal
- José Feliciano - Lifetime Achievement
- La India (GRAMMY® Award-winning singer) - Godmother
- Chi Chi Rodríguez (Golf Legend) - Lifetime Achievement
- Bobby Sanabria (Jazz star) - Godfather
- Alberto Carrión (Singer/songwriter) - Lifetime Achievement
- Ana María Martínez (world-renowned soprano) - Orgullo Award
- Dagmar Rivera (Television hostess) - Lifetime Achivement
- Dalila Zapata Hernández (Model with Down Syndrome) - Rising Star
America's largest cultural celebration with over 1.5 million spectators, this year will also feature 10,000 marchers and many additional attending personalities.
Here are some scenes from the Mayor's Puerto Rican Day Parade reception at Gracie Mansion, June 6:
NY Police Officers take time off from fighting crime to entertain an audience with a little salsa. The Jara Band. |
Hiphop Jibarito and a Bronx princess |
Mayor Bill honors singer Olga Tanon with a proclamation declaring June 6, Olga Tanon Day. |
Guests @ the reception |
Singer Olga Tanon |
Dalila Zapata Hernandez, model with Down Syndrome, who is honored as this year's Rising Star, and her mom |
Sisters |
Cooling off time |
Monday, January 28, 2019
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Monday, June 11, 2018
Friday, May 25, 2018
Join us at the 1st Annual Women Entrepreneurs: Doing It Ourselves Conference in Manhattan
Update: June 16, 2018
La Casa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña, Inc. (La Casa) and Puerto Rico Sun (PRSUN) Communications hosted the First Annual Women Entrepreneurs: Doing It Ourselves Conference, in recognition of Latina and other women leaders who are creating their own paths in the world of business, and making their entrepreneurial dreams real. The conference, which was a success, was held on Saturday, June 16, at El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109 (Gallery) in Manhattan.
La Casa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña, Inc. (La Casa) and Puerto Rico Sun (PRSUN) Communications hosted the First Annual Women Entrepreneurs: Doing It Ourselves Conference, in recognition of Latina and other women leaders who are creating their own paths in the world of business, and making their entrepreneurial dreams real. The conference, which was a success, was held on Saturday, June 16, at El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109 (Gallery) in Manhattan.
Dr. Nilda Pérez, a futurist and foresight business strategist, was keynote speaker. Dr. Pérez is the CEO of Foresight Strategies Group and Academy. Dr. Pérez spoke on the theme of “Women in Business Marching into a Sustainable Future.”
Panel speakers were Robin Daniels, lending specialist of the Small Business Administration New York District, Sandra Morales DeLeon, Deputy Director for Union Settlement’s Business Development Center, Dr. Georgina Falu, President and CEO of the Falu Foundation, Maribel González, longtime proprietor of the South of France Restaurant in the Bronx, Precious L. Williams, killer pitchmaster at Perfect Pitches by Precious, LLC, and Yvette Martínez, CEO and President at One World Arts and Artistic Director for Retumba, an all-female music ensemble.
Marlene Peralta, senior strategist at Progressive Cities, moderated the panels of discussion. Other Conference highlights included a women entrepreneur’s marketplace, a powerful dramatic dance by artist Xiomara Evans, and Retumba’s universal rhythms and resounding music.
PRSUN's Clarisel Gonzalez welcomes attendees to the First Annual Women Entrepreneurs: Doing It Ourselves Conference. (Photo by Elena Mamarazzi Marrero) |
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Support Bx3M at Havana Film Festival
The New York Premiere of Bx3M, an award-winning coming of age film written and directed by Judith Escalona, will be at the upcoming Havana Film Festival in Manhattan. I am a producer of this film. Get your tickets now.
About
BX3M
Judith Escalona | USA | 2016 | Fiction | 103min | NY PREMIERE
For Maria and Mona, graduation means fulfilling a dream. For Michael, it means dashing all hope of a better future. You either make the grade or you don’t— in academics or love— and that makes all the difference.
Para María y Mona, graduarse es cumplir un sueño. Para Michael significa perder la esperanza de un futuro mejor. O pasas la prueba o no— en lo académico o en el amor— y eso hace toda la diferencia.
AMC LOEWS 34TH ST: 4/12@ 8:30PM, Director Judith Escalona present for Q&A
UPDATE: HERE ARE A FEW SCENES OF THE NY PREMIERE.
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