Puertorriqueño...De Alma, Vida Y Corazón

Puertorriqueño...de alma, vida y corazón

COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE...mes de la herencia puertorriqueña Puerto Rican Heritage Month | 2010 Calendar & Gala Journal

COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND IS SINCEREST GRATITUDE TO THE SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2010

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK NEILSEN MEDIA RESEARCH 1199 SEIU WOLF POPPER, LLP

UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS LEHMAN COLLEGE

COLGATE PALMOLIVE NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PUERTO RICO CONVENTION BUREAU CON EDISON ST. BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER BRONX LEBANON HOSPITAL CENTER GOYA FOODS, INC. CENTRO DE SALUD COMUNAL DR. JOSÉ S. BELAVAL, INC. NBC4/TELEMUNDO NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENER BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE RCHN COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION INSTITUTE FOR THE PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC ELDERLY HEALTH PRO MED ASPIRA OF NEW YORK CY SOLUTIONS MEMBER AGENCIES

INSTITUTE FOR THE PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC ELDERLY ASPIRA OF NEW YORK EL CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS PUERTORRIQUEÑOS EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO EL PUENTE EUGENIO MARÍA DE HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE LATINOJUSTICE – PRLDEF NATIONAL CONGRESS FOR PUERTO RICAN RIGHTS - JUSTICE COMMITTEE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LATINO POLICY PUERTO RICO FEDERAL AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION

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SPECIAL THANKS TO: JOSE ACEVEDEO, JAIME BELLO, ELBA CABRERA, LUIS CORDERO, SULEIKA CABRERA DRINANE, WALLACE EDGECOMBE, CLARISEL GONZALEZ, MARTHA LAUREANO, EILEEN REYES, TERESA A. SANTIAGO, ANGEL SANTINI, LILI SANTIAGO SILVA AND NIDIA TORRES

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: CARMEN D. LUCCA, ANGELO FALCON, MADELINE FRIEDMAN, DR. IRIS ZAVALA-MARTINEZ, PH D., SULEIKA CABRERA DRINANE AND CASA PUEBLO

mes de la herencia puertorriqueña 24thMESSAGE Anniversary ON BEHALF OF COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE For the past 24 years, Comité Noviembre, CN has been celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage Month in this country. A non- proﬁ t organization dedicated to commemorating and acknowledging the contributions Puerto Ricans have made to this city, state and nation. CN is composed of ten of the oldest and most prestigious Puerto Rican organizations: the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, ASPIRA of New York, el Museo del Barrio, Eugenio María de Hostos Community Col- lege, El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, El Puente, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, the National Institute for Latino Policy, the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights – Justice Committee, and the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration. This coordinating body plans and promotes CN’s annual programs and events.

The charge of CN is to create awareness of our rich culture, language, and heritage and to acknowledge and take ownership of it everyday but specifi cally during the month of November. The annual theme is developed with the understanding that beyond celebrating our heritage, it must help to motivate, mobilize and empower our community around critical concerns. This year’s theme: This year’s theme: “Puertorriqueño de alma, vida y corazón” “Puerto Rican…mind, body and soul,” speaks to the essence of what being Puerto Rican means. It is living breathing embracing our culture, history and identity in our daily lives in everything that we do. It is the recognition from the bottom of our heart that speaks to our soul that affi rms our life as a Puertorriqueño. It is a state of mind, of being that comes from deep within us that empowers us to affect change and to continue to contribute and make accomplishments to this city, state and nation. CN is thrilled that fi ve time Grammy winner Olga Tañon is our 2010 Spokesperson and gala honoree.

This journal also carries interesting, cultural, political and educational information that we hope will be of interest to you. We pride ourselves in being able to discuss all aspects and issues of our community – with respect, objectivity and pride. Contributing writers include: Angelo Falcon, president, National Institute for Latino Policy; Carmen D. Lucca, president of the Association for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Culture; Madeline Friedman, LatinoJustice–PRLDEF, Dr. Iris Zavala-Martinez, professor at Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños at Hunter College; Suleika Cabrera Drinane, Executive Director, Institute for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly and Casa Pueblo, Adjuntas, P.R.

Most importantly, we want to share with you the inspiring stories of our Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad award recipients – truly exceptional, dedicated individuals who are the unsung heroes of our community and who are making a difference in not only the Puerto Rican community but society as a whole. The Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad award honors Puerto Ricans whose pride in their heritage and strength of character have empowered themselves and inspired others to make signiﬁ cant impact on our community. What is important to understand is that these award recipients are chosen by CN from nominations submitted by the community. CN will be awarding seven individuals with a special recognition to Taller Boricua on its 40th anniversary.

For twenty-four years, CN has created and developed programs all geared to the support and enhancement of educational opportunities and leadership development for our youth with a cultural twist. These programs are ﬁ rmly rooted in the belief, that in order to succeed in life, you must pursue a higher education, give back to your community through volunteer efforts and know your cultural history. In order to secure that our youth have better educational opportunities the CN Scholarship Awards Program (CNSAP) was established and has awarded $179,000 in scholarships since its inception fourteen years ago, an average of 12 scholarships a year and with a college graduation rate of 90%. An additional $7,000 has been awarded in the Richie Pérez Scholarship for Peace and Justice. The 2010 recipients of both scholarship programs are highlighted in the journal. You will be inspired by the clear sense of self and strength of character of these incredible young people that are building our communities and making a difference early on in their lives.

This year’s beneﬁ t event will take place on Friday, November 12, 2010, at the NY Hilton in Manhattan and will honor: Oscar Hernández, Renowned Pianist, Arranger & Grammy Award Winner, Carlos López López, Esq., Partner, Wolf Popper, LLP, Pedro Julio Serrano, IDS/Human Rights Activist, Founder, Puerto Rico Para Tod@s, and Julia Velez, Esq. MHSA, Execu- tive Director, Centro Se Salud Comunal Dr. Jose S. Belaval, Inc.

The proceeds of this annual event, supports all of our programs and allows CN provide free programming and information to the community year round as well as scholarship dollars. Our programs include: two scholarship programs, the annual Leadership Development – Role Models Forum, conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA personnel, the Artisans Fair & Exhibit, the Health Fair, the educational trip to Puerto Rico, “Buscando Nuestra Raíces”, the Day of Community Service & Social Responsibility and food drive, a Three Kings celebration and toy drive, the annual CN/ El Diario La Prensa Puerto Rican Heritage Month Supplement, the production of this commemorative calendar journal, the artist competition, selection and commission process, the annual educational commemorative poster, selection of a spokesperson, the kick-off celebration and annual beneﬁ t event, the Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad and Puerto Rican Heritage Awards, our website information as well as cultural and health related workshops, forums and events sponsored by CN.

Many events have been planned throughout New York State as well as New Jersey and Puerto Rico to celebrate our rich culture, traditions and history. CN urges everyone to participate in these events including our 5th Annual Artisans Fair that will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2010, from 10AM – 9PM at Hostos Community College in the Bronx.

The 15th annual Day of Community Service and Social Responsibility will take place on Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 11AM – 4PM in several locations through the City, in Manhattan at El Museo del Barrio, in Brooklyn at El Puente and in the Bronx at Hostos Community College. On this day CN along with young people from ASPIRA of New York, Inc., El Puente and Hostos will be conducting a food drive to create Thanksgiving baskets for the poor of New York.

Let us live in the moment of the history that we make each day, standing up for what we believe in and supporting causes that enhance, promote, preserve, and protect our culture, history, identity, language, community and natural resources. Let us embrace every day the essence of what it means to be Puertorriqueño de alma, vida y corazón”

For Comité Noviembre

Teresa A. Santiago, Chairperson

Member Agencies:

Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly ASPIRA of New York El Museo del Barrio El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños El Puente Eugenio María de Hostos Community College LatinoJustice PRLDEF National Institute for Latino Policy National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights – Justice Committee Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration

comite noviembre 2010 spokesperson & honoree

Olga Tañon A beautiful face, a husky alto, and an energetic rapport with her audiences characterize only part of two-time Grammy and ﬁ ve-time Latin Grammy winner Olga Tañón’s appeal. Since she ﬁ rst started performing solo in 1992, Tañón has established herself as one of the leading merengue performers, standing out in the traditionally male genre. Her merengue albums have sold millions of copies, earning fans across the Americas and in Europe. Born Olga Teresa Tañón in Santurce, Puerto Rico, she is the youngest of four children. Her parents raised Tañón and her siblings in a solid working-class neighborhood in Levittown. When she was a teenager she auditioned for the merengue group, Las Nenas de Ringo y Jossie. She eventually left the group and became part of another all-girl group, Chantelle.

While singing with Chantelle, Tañón met representatives of the record company WEA Latina. In 1992 she signed with WEA Latina as a solo artist and released her ﬁ rst album Sola. With her second album, Mujer de Fuego, Tañón was named “Queen of Merengue.” But she wasn’t satisﬁ ed with singing only merengue, and she experimented by adding salsa, cumbia, and ballads to her records. Her third album, Siente El Amor, stretched outside the borders of Puerto Rico and, garnered her, an audience in the United States, Spain, and Mexico. In 1995 Tañón won Univision’s Premios Lo Nuestro Awards for Best Song, Best Tropical Artist, and Best Tropical Album for Exitos y Mas.

The success of Tañón’s previous albums would pale in comparison to the popularity of her 1996 offering. Taking a break from merengue, Tañón released an album of purely pop songs and ballads. Nuevos Senderos. The single from that album, “Basta Ya!” made it to number two on Billboard’s Hot Latin Tracks. Tañón didn’t abandon merengue even after the success of Nuevos Senderos. She went on to win Grammy Awards for Best Merengue Album for her live release Olga Viva, Viva Olga, in 2000, Yo Por Ti, in 2001 as well as the Tropical Female Singer of the Year of the Latin Music Awards and the Musica Latina Award for Best Selling Tropical Album, “Sobrevivir,” in 2003 her ﬁ rst album in the Pop category and “Nueva Mujer” in 2006 for Tropical Contemporaneo

In 1999 Tañón received the Spirit of Hope award at the Billboard International Latin Music Awards. She received this reward as recognition for her charitable work, which is enduring and wide-ranging. Early in her career she began supporting the Pediatric AIDS Center in Puerto Rico. She has sponsored fund-raising events, donated money, and volunteered her time to help this organization. In an agreement with the cereal company Kellogg’s, a percentage of sales from boxes with her likeness on them is donated to two shelters run by the Pediatric AIDS Center. She also supports Hogar Cuna San Cristobal, a home for pregnant teens who want to give up their children for adoption. A percentage of sales from prepaid phone cards with her image on them are donated to Hogar Cuna San Cristobal.

In 1998, after the destruction of Hurricane Georges, Tañón and her second husband, baseball player Juan Gonzalez, rented a truck and ﬁ lled it with supplies. They drove around Puerto Rico delivering essentials like food, clothing, and medicine to those who were affected. In response to the September 11th tragedy, she performed at Hispanos Unidos por New York at Madison Square Garden where the proceeds of the concert went to the United Way’s September 11th Fund and the Hispanic Federation Fund.She performed with Egyptian singer Hakim a pop song they collaborated on entitled “Ya albi” at the World Economic Forum at the Waldorf Astoria in NYC sharing the stage with such as human rights activists as Bono, Peter Gabriel, India Arie, Lauryn Hill, Herbie Hancock, and Quincy Jones, among others and at the One World Jam concert at Radio City Music Hall.

In September of 2009, Olga was a headliner at Juanes’ historic second “Peace Without Borders” concert in Cuba. She received the Arts Award from the 22nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. She met with several Latino leaders, legislators and President Obama where she expressed her feelings about the Cuban situation.

Tañón’s success is based on many factors. Whether it’s her appreciation for her audience or her gifts to humanitarian causes, she gives as much as she gets. She has an impressive list of accomplishments in the music industry and will continue to make valuable contributions to Latin music and to the world as a humanitarian.

Her new album, “Ni Una Lágrima Más,” is scheduled for release early next year. comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña

Pedro Brull Pedro J. Brull was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico in 1938. From them was as Art Director and Manager of Production. In addi- a very early age, he demonstrates great aptitude for drawing and tion to creating wonderful works of art, Brull teaches at the Casa convinces his father to pay for a correspondence course in draw- Alonzo Museum in Vega Baja and has been of inspiration to ing “cartoons” from Argentina. These studies help him many countless young artists in Puerto Rico and Florida. years later to work as a cartoonist for Disney. In 1998 he moves to the City of Kissimme, Florida and continues At fi fteen, Puerto Rican painter and muralist Rafael Rios Rey his work as the painter of everyday experiences – a graphic re- takes Brull under his wing as a student. It is Rios Rey who gives porter of everyday life – “reportero grafíco de la vida diaria.” He Brull his fi rst paints and brushes, an old box full of tradition that works for a company of caricatures and became a freelance artist. belonged to Rios Rey’s father an artist from Ponce. Brull’s works are exhibited in museums and galleries in Orlando, Kissimmee, Tampa, Melbourne, Miami, De Land, Lakeland and With these almost dry colors and paint brushes, Brull creates his Stanford, CT. Brull has created works for such corporations as fi rst piece of art work. After working with Rios Rey at the Tapia General Electric, Segursos Multiples, VACO, Corp., NITCO, Theatre in San Juan and graduating from high school, Rios recom- Corp. Commonwealth of P.R. and SITGO Corp. mends, Brull to work in the Department of Staging for WKAQ- TV Channel 2 in San Juan, P.R. in 1957. Brull is an award-winning artist whose paintings form part of a broad number of private and public collections throughout New One year later, Brull moves to New York to study television at York, Florida and Puerto Rico. A collection of masterfully cre- the Television Workshop of New York, where he graduates and ated portraits forms part of the Casa Alonzo Museum’s permanent returns to work at WKAQ-TV Channel 2 for the next 21 years. collection, as well as in many Government offi ces in the Munici- While at the station, he studies commercial art and completes his pality of Vega Baja. Among the many awards he has received, Bachelor of Fine Arts at the School of Fine Arts of the Institute of Brull was honored with the First Prize in painting from Disney’s Puerto Rican Culture, Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña. Dur- Animal Kingdom and a special recognition award form the Art at ing this time, he associates himself with artists Augusto Marin, the Park of Lakeland, FL. Jose Alicea, Jose Oliver, Fran Cerbony, Luis Hernandez Cruz, and many others. It is the infl uence of these painters who form Brull’s Pedro Brull can be reached through email at: pjbrulltorres@earth- character as an artist. link.net [email protected], 407-957-5955, 4914 Raylene Way, St. Cloud, FL 34771 In the twenty-one years, Brull works for Channel 2, eleven of About the Poster

Cuando eres comisionado When you are commis- a pintar una obra es muy sioned to paint a work it is diferente a cuando las very different from when ideas son tuyas. Cuando ideas are yours. When eres comisionado tienes you’re commissioned you que mantenerte ﬁ el a la have to stay faithful to the idea originales que son original ideas that are cre- creadas por una o más ated by one or more peo- personas. Solamente pu- ple. You can only be an edes ser un intérprete de interpreter of those ideas esas ideas y traducirlas en and translate them into su estilo. your style.

Esta pieza fue un proyecto This piece was a collabor- de colaboración, entre el ative project, between the Comité Noviembre y yo Comité Noviembre and como el artista comisio- me as the commissioned nado. Incorporamos ele- artist. We incorporated el- mentos de las tres grandes ements of the three great culturas que dan lugar a cultures that give rise to lo que somos, “Una mer- what we are, “una mer- melada de razas - los taí- melada de razas - Tainos, nos, española y africana,” Spanish and African,” the la esencia que nos hace essence that makes us “Puertorriqueños de alma, “Puertorriqueños de alma, vida y corazón.” vida y corazón - Puerto Ricans of mind body and El sol y el cemí Taino de soul.” la isla sientan la base, los tambores y las bellas mu- The sun and the Taino jeres africanas, imparten cemí are the base, con- el ritmo, la música y la gas and African beauti- cadencia en nuestra raza, coronada la pieza con el ful women, teach rhythm, music and the cadence in legado de la música, el idioma y la religión española our race, crowned the piece with the legacy of music, con la imagen de los tres reyes. También incorpora- language and Spanish religion with the image of the mos nuestra bandera en las congas, güiro y maracas Three Kings. We also incorporated our ﬂ ag in the con- algo típico de los Boricuas. No podría prescindir gas, güiro and maracas something typical of Boricuas. I nuestra “mancha de plátano,” las casitas del Jíbaro y could not leave out our “mancha de plátano,” las casitas la bandera de Lares, todas las cosas que recordamos del jibaro and the Lares ﬂ ag, all things that remind us of aquellos que estamos lejos de nuerstra patria. our home away from home.

Los bailarines de Salsa sobre la conga, los “rasca- We connect and unite Puerto Rico with the mainland cielos” y las imágenes de la gente común nos conecta with the Salsa dancers on the conga, the “skyscrapers,” y nos une con Nueva York y nuestra Isla. La comu- and the images of ordinary people. The Puerto Rican nidad Puertorriqueña que emigró a los Estados, que community that migrated to the States that struggled lucharon para crear una comunidad fuerte, vibrante y everyday to create a strong, vibrant and power Puerto poderosa, y que nunca se olvidaron de donde veniron Rican community, never forgetting where they came siendo siempre orgullosos de ser “Puertorriqueños de from and being proud of being “Puertorriqueños de alma, vida y corazón.” alma, vida y corazón.”

Peter J. Brull Peter J. Brull

comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña HISTORY/MISSION Established in 1987, Comité Noviembre…mes de la herencia puertorriqueña is the only collaboration of its kind in the United States. A non-proﬁ t organization, CN, brings together the collective talents and resources of the oldest and most prestigious Puerto Rican organizations on the northeast: the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, ASPIRA of New York, el Museo del Barrio, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, CUNY, el Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, Hunter College, CUNY, Latino Justice: PRLDEF, the National Institute for Latino Policy, the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights – Justice Committee, the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, and El Puente. This coordinating body plans and promotes Comité Noviembre’s annual programs and events

CN’s mission is to commemorate and acknowledge all aspects of Puerto Rican life from the social and cultural to the educational, economic and political. The charge of CN is to create awareness of and preserve our rich culture, language, and heritage speciﬁ cally for our youth – to recognize and take ownership of it everyday but speciﬁ cally during the month of November.

For twenty-four years, CN has created and developed programs all geared to the support and enhancement of educational opportunities and leadership development for Puerto Rican/Hispanic youth with a cultural twist. These programs are fi rmly rooted in the belief, that in order to succeed in life, you must pursue a higher education, give back to your community through volunteer efforts and know your cultural ancestral history. CN ANNUAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS • Two Scholarship Programs • CN Scholarship Awards Program • The Richie Perez Scholarship for Peace & Justice • Annual Leadership Development – Role Models Forum • Conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA personnel • Educational trip to Puerto Rico, “Buscando Nuestra Raíces” • Puerto Rican Heritage Month kick-off celebration • Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad Award • Annual benefi t event • Puerto Rican Heritage Award • Artisans Fair & Exhibit • Health Fair • Day of Community Service & Social Responsibility and Food Drive • Three Kings celebration and Toy Drive • CN/El Diario La Prensa full color Puerto Rican Heritage Month Supplement • Commemorative calendar journal • Artist competition, selection and commission process • Annual educational commemorative poster • Selection of a spokesperson • Website programs and information • Cultural and health related workshops, forums and events CN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAMS In order to secure that our youth have better educational opportunities the CN Scholarship Awards Program (CNSAP) was established and has awarded $179,000 in scholarships since its inception fi fteen years ago, an average of 12 scholarships a year and with a college graduation rate of 90%. An additional $7,000 has been awarded in the Richie Pérez Scholarship for Peace and Justice. Each year, the members of the CN Scholarship selection committee are awed by the clear sense of self and strength of character of these selfl ess and inspiring young people that are building our communities and making a difference early on in their lives. • In November of 1996 in celebration of its tenth anniversary of Puerto Rican Heritage Month, the CN Scholarship Awards Pro- gram (CNSAP) was established. To date, CNSAP has awarded 179 scholarships of $1,000. Four years ago, to commemorate our 20th anniversary, CN enhanced the Scholarship Program to continue to award the top two scholars $1,000 scholarships each year until graduation. These scholars must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and documented community work within the Puerto Rican community to continue to receive the 4-year $1,000 scholarship. • THE RICHIE PEREZ SCHOLARSHIP FOR PEACE & JUSTICE In 2004, the Puerto Rican community lost an advocate, community leader and urban warrior. Richie Pérez was a beloved activist and leader in the fi ght for social justice and human rights. He brought integrity and unity to many causes to which he was committed, which included the struggle for racial justice and against police brutality, Puerto Rican independence and universal human rights. In his memory, Comité Noviembre has established the Richie Pérez Scholarship for Peace and Justice. The award recognizes Puerto Rican young people for their commitment, activism and achievements in any of the areas of human rights and social justice. This annual award promotes both the advancement of new leaders, in the movement for peace and justice and invests in their continued growth by providing support for their ongoing education and political development. The scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000.

THE COMITE NOVEIMBRE/NASA PARTNERSHIP – ANNUAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOP- MENT – ROLE MODELS FORUM To ensure that young adults have the opportunity to meet and interact with professionals in all fi elds and careers, CN partnered with NASA and established a leadership development forum that took place at Hostos Community College, CUNY in the middle of the South Bronx. Several Puerto Rican/Hispanic microbiologist, scientist and engineers from NASA Centers conducted a presentation on Careers at NASA to a group of Latino high school and college students interested in engineering, biology and the study of space. The event was a huge success. Having professionals that looked liked them, spoke their language and had similar backgrounds at these high level positions at NASA reinforced their career goals and dreams. Having NASA personnel address these young people reinforces the mission of CN’s leadership development program and gives these young people a day they will remember for the rest of their lives. These visit give young adults from the inner city, specifi cally Puerto Rican and Hispanics, the opportunity to realize that they too can achieve greatness. ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL TRIP TO PUERTO RICO “BUSCANDO NUESTRA RAÍCES” Buscando Nuestras Raíces is an adventure into a cultural and educational experience for Puerto Ricans and others who want to explore the richness of Puerto Rico’s culture, ancestral roots and history. Making this trip a reality was a natural progression of CN’s mission and goals. The itinerary takes into account that many of us, although we visit the island frequently, rarely visit the cultural and historical sites and landmarks unique to Puerto Rico and renowned throughout the world. It is a journey participants will remember for many years to come. The third annual Buscando Nuestra Raíces trip is being planned for the summer of 2011. PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH KICK-OFF CELEBRATION The CN Puerto Rican Heritage Month kick-off event honors Puerto Rican community heroes through Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad Awards, unveils its annual poster and distributes its journal calendar of event. This event is free for the community. Over 300 key community and business leaders as well as elected offi cials attend this very festive, musical and cultural event. LO MEJOR DE NUESTRA COMUNIDAD AWARD Through Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad award, CN recognizes outstanding individuals who are the unsung heroes of our community and who are making a difference in the Puerto Rican communities of this country. Puerto Ricans whose pride in their heritage and strength of character have empowered themselves and inspired others to make signifi cant impact on the community are recognized. The recipients of this award are chosen by CN from nominations submitted by the community. CN’S ANNUAL GALA BENEFIT The CN Annual Gala Benefi t was instituted in 1996 at its tenth anniversary to raise funds for its scholarship award program and other CN educational, cultural and leadership development activities. The event has continued to attract key leaders of New York’s Puerto Rican community and Corporate America. The gala is scheduled for Friday, November 12, 2010 at the NY Hilton in Manhattan. The proceeds of this annual event, supports all of our programs and allows CN provide free programming and information to the community year round as well as scholarship dollars. CN’S PAST GALA HONOREES 1996 – Dr. Antonia Pantoja, founder of ASPIRA, Goya Foods and Luis A Miranda, President of Miranda y Más 1997 – Actress Miriam Colón, Carlos L. Santiago, Vice President, NYNEX, Millie Herández Becker, President & CEO, Westchester Air, Tonio Burgos, President, Burgos & Associates and Carlos D. Nazario, Jr. President & CEO, Metro Beer and Soda Distribu- tors. 1998 – Nereida S. Andino, Former Deputy Manhattan Borough President, Actress Jennifer Lopez, Fernando L. Perez, Senior Specialist for Customer Outreach, Con Edison and Polito Vega, on-air personality for La Mega. 1999 – Dr. Antonia C. Novello, NYS Commissioner of Health, Carlos M. Morales, Esq., Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Merrill Lynch & Company, Angelo Figueroa, editor-in-chief, PEOPLE en Español and The Young Lords Party. 2000 – Roberto Clemente Jr., Broadcast Analyst/New York Yankees and President of The Roberto Clemente Foundation, Susan Her- nandez, attorney at Law and Carol Robles Román, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Puerto Rico Industrial Develop- ment Company, and Jose O. Agiuar, President & CEO, Kleener King Industries. 2001 – Selma Betancourt, Director of External Communications, Health Plus, Dr. Ricardo R. Fernandez, President, Herbert H. Lehm- an College, Luis Garden Acosta, Founder & CEO, El Puente, Inc., and Denise Quiñones, Miss Universe 2001. 2002 – Vice Admiral Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, United States Surgeon General Commander, USPHS, Nydia Caro, Singer and Entertainer, Debbie Delgado Vega, Founder and Chairperson of the Latino Organization for Liver Awareness, Carmen Go- mez Goldberg, President, AVET Transit, Inc. and José R. Sánchez, CSW, ACSW, Senior Vice President, Generations+ Health Network. 2003 – Dr. Ricardo Alegría, Historian/Anthropologist, the Honorable Sila María Calderón, Governor, Puerto Rico,Danny Rivera, Hu- manitarian, world renowned Puerto Rican Singer, Rafaél Tufíño, el Pintor del Pueblo. 2004 – Orlando Figueroa, Space Mission Director, Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs, NASA Headquarters, Jorge Ramos, Anchor, Telemando 47, Ada Rodríguez, Chief Marketing Offi cer, Health Plus and In Memoriam, Richard Perez, former Young Lord, Community Activist, co-Founder, the Justice Committee, National Con- gress for Puerto Rican Rights. 2005 – Mary E. Medina, Executive Director, Center for Trustee Initiatives and Recruitment, Greater New York Hospital Association, Dennis Rivera, President, 1199 SEIU, Monsi C. Roman, Chief Micro biologist environmental Control and Life Support Sys- tems Design and Development Group, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center and Salsa Sensation Frankie Negron 2006 – Lynda Baquero, Anchor, News Channel 4, Luis Fonsi, international recording artist and producer, Anthony D. Romero, Execu- tive Director, American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU and Daisy Martinez, Chef, Entrepreneur and Host of Daisy Cooks. 2007 – Dr. Diana Caballero and Dr. Luis O. Reyes, Education Activist, Antonio Martorell, Renowned Artist, Poet, Author, Yolandita Monge, International Recording Artist, Lisa Thon, Fashion Designer and Ana Ortiz, Co-Star, Ugly Betty 2008 – Catherine Gonzalez, Senior Architectural Designer, Thornton Tomasetti, Hector Feliciano, Author, The Lost Museum, Mar- garita Lopez, Community Activist and Board Member, NYC Housing Authority, Carlos Alberto, Couture Fashion Designer, Melina León, Singer/Actress 2009 – Choco Orta, La Sonera del Milenio, Carlos A. Picón, Curator in Charge, Department of Greek and Roman Art Metropolitan Museum of Art, Katilia Velez, Student & Community Activist, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San German CN’S ANNUL PUERTO RICAN ARTISANS FAIR & EXHIBIT The Artisan Fair & Exhibit was established in 2006, in celebration of Comité Noviembre’s, 20th anniversary. Making this fair a reality was a natural progression of CN’s goals and mission and made possible by CUNY’s Vice Chancellor Ernesto Malave who passed away last November.

Each year CN has invited Puerto Rican artisans from throughout the US and Puerto Rico to participate in this Fair. Over 40 artesanos puertorriqueños participated and the event boasted an attendance of over 5000 people in this very ﬁ rst Fair in 2006 at Hunter College and again in 2007. In 2008, the Fair continued to exceed CN’s expectations with over 60 artisans participating and a steady 5000 people the fair was moved to Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Manhattan. Last year found its home at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. For the past four years CN has conducted workshops for children and adults, to ensure that our youth learn about our culture, traditions and folklore. This event, which is free to the community, is advertised as an opportunity to kick-off the holiday shopping season and purchase unique Puerto Rican original gifts for that special person on your list and, at the same time support our artesanos. CN’S ANNUL HEALTH FAIR Last year, CN instituted the First Annual Health Fair that ran concurrently with the Artisans Fair. The Health component of the Fair was added because of the great number of residents concentrated in the Bronx and neighboring boroughs with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity. This year CN will partner with health care providers to conduct health fairs during the summer as well as in November. CN’S DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The Day of Community Service and Social Responsibility, was established in 1995 to coincide with the theme: “The Sprit of Commit- ment …The Power of Action. Live it! For the past fourteen years, CN has set aside the Sunday before Thanksgiving as a day of community service and social responsibility in commemoration of November 19th, traditionally known as Puerto Rican discovery day or as we like to call it Puerto Rican “encounter” day. The event began as a day when people participated in several volunteer efforts that aided the Puerto Rican community and its organizations to show the spirit of commitment and the power of action. Over the years, this event has been a great success and organizations throughout the city have beneﬁ ted from this collaboration, including homeless and battered women’s shelters and senior centers as well as individual families. Through this effort, CN has collected coats, clothing, food and toiletries for these organizations. In recent years, the food drive has been instituted and CN along with ASPIRA of New York spearhead the event. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at several location throughout the City including at El Museo del Barrio in Manhattan, El Puente in Brooklyn and Hostos Community College in the Bronx, simultaneously from 11AM. – 4PM. FOURTH CN EL DIARIO LA PRENSA SUPPLEMENT For the past three years, CN in partnership with El Diario La Prensa has produced an 8 to 14 page Puerto Rican Heritage Month color supplement for the community. This special Spanish-language supplement has a circulation of 57,550 and readership of over 287,000 daily. CN works with EDLP’s editorial department for content which will highlight CN’s honorees and programs as well as any topic the exclusive sponsor may want to cover. ANNUAL SPOKESPERSON Each year, CN selects a spokesperson that is making a difference in this country, empowering others and shaping, not only our future as Puerto Ricans, but the future of all Americans. They have all played an important role in leaving our unique imprint in the current and future history of this country.

Our past spokespeople have been: 1990 – Musician and activist Willie Colón 1991 – Radio talk show host Malin Falú 1992 – Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer and New York City Public School Chancellor Dr. Joseph A. Fernandez 1993 – Former Surgeon General of the United States Antonia Novello 1994 – Actor and community activist Luis Guzman 1995 – Actress Lauren Velez; and salsa diva India 1996 – Actor Jimmy Smits 1997 – The “king of Latin music” Tito Puente 1998 – Actress and AIDS activist Rosie Perez 1999 – Welter Weight Champion of the World Felix “Tito” Trinidad 2000 – Internationally acclaimed Latin Jazz artist Dave Valentin 2001 – NYPD offi cer and tenor Daniel Rodriguez 2002 – Admiral Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, US Surgeon General Commander, USPHS 2003 – World renown singer Danny Rivera 2004 – Salsa sensation Tito Nieves 2005 – Singer and entertainer Frankie Negron 2006 – Daisy Martinez, Chef, Entrepreneur and Host of “Daisy Cooks” 2007 – Ana Ortiz, co-star, Ugly Betty 2008 – Melina León, Singer/Actress 2009 – Jesus Omar Rivera, Historian/Author, El Boricuazo THEME DEVELOPMENT Each year, CN selects a theme with a two-fold purpose: to celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage and to motivate, mobilize and empower our community specifi cally our youth to take ownership of our culture, traditions and heritage. 1987 – “Building on our Heritage to Create Our Future/Our Children and our Youth” 1988 – “Empowerment….From the Shadows to the Light …de las sombras al Poder” 1989 – “Count on Us…Si Nos Nos Cuentan No Contamos” 1990 – “From the Homeland to the Mainland,” 1991 – “La Mujer Puertorriqueña…La Verdadera Borinqueña,” 1992 – “Los Encuentros del Pasado….Nuestra Determinación Para Forjar el Futuro Encounters of the Past…Our Determination to Shape the Future,” 1993 – “Reconquista ’93: Affi rming our Identity Preserving our Community” 1994 – “Nuestro Poder Puertorriqueño: Usalo! Defi ne Nuestro Destino,” 1995 – “The Puerto Rican Renaissance: The Sprit of Commitment …The Power of Action. Live it!,” 1996 – “United, Moving Forward…The Future is Ours,” 1997 – “In the Mix: Voices that Affi rm Our Vibrant Heritage...Voces Que Afi rman Nuestra Herencia Dinámica” 1998 – “Puerto Ricans Confronting the Challenges of a Changing World,” 1999 – “Puerto Ricans for the New Millennium: Facing the Dawn of the New Age” 2000 – “Entendiendo Nuestro Pasado Creamos Nuestros Futuro,” 2001 – “Puerto Ricans United for World Peace Puertorriqueños Unidos Para la Paz Mundial,” 2002 – “Salud Boricua” 2003 – “Nuestra Herencia Cultural es el Camino al Futuro…Our Cultural Heritage is the Path to the Future,” 2004 – Preserving our Legacy, Cultural Affi rmation, Community Empowerment & Social Justice: Preservando Nuestro Legado … Afi rmación Cultural, Poder Comunitario y Justicia Social 2005 – “Boricua! Atesora lo tuyo…Boricua! Treasure What is Your!” 2006 – “Comité Noviembre…mes de la herencia puertorriqueña, XX Aniversario…Celebrando con orgullo nuestra cultura…Hoy, Mañana y Siempre!” 2007 – “Encuentro con Nuestra Patria” 2008 – “Live your Culture…!Vive Boricua¡” 2009 – “Puertorriqueño… de nuestras raíces nace un pueblo,” “Puerto Rican...from our roots a community is born.” COMMEMORATIVE JOURNAL/ARTIST/ POSTER The annual journal calendar becomes a collector’s item because of the articles and historical information that it provides. These essays and articles, written by community activists, educators, artists and CN members, are published annually in several newspapers ranging from The New York Daily News, El Diario La Prensa, as well as the San Juan Star and El Nuevo Día in Puerto Rico. The journals are distributed to educational, cultural and community organizations. Over 250 events and activities are sponsored and held by community based organizations, cultural institutions and government offi cials throughout New York alone.

Since its inception, the annual CN poster has been in high demand by teachers and educators. The competition to be the commissioned artist of CN and design the coveted poster has also been exciting throughout the years and has led to the promotion, acknowledgement and exposure of very talented Puerto Rican artists. The poster is created each year to promote and inform the public about Puerto Rican Heritage Month and to create an artistic expression of the organization’s theme. The poster is distributed throughout New York, New Jersey and the tri-state area.

CN WEBSITE – www.comitenoviembre.org The website provides the history of CN as well as the Puerto Rican community in Puerto Rico and the United States. The website serves as an educational vehicle of all those searching for information on the Puerto Rican history and culture especially educators and students. Due to high printing costs and the world going “green” CN will promote heavily the use of the website for access to calendar journal information as well as scholarship applications and other educational materials. comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña Celebrando Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad

Born and raised in the South Bronx, Anita Antonetty has community service and activism in her blood--literally. She credits this to her mother, Evelina Antonetty—activist, organizer, and founder of United Bronx Parents, Inc. It was at United Bronx Parents that Ms. Antonetty received her early training in community service. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal arts from Herbert H. Lehman Col- lege and a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute.

Recently, Ms. Antonetty was employed as the Job Skills Advocate for Rocking the Boat, Inc., a South Bronx-based youth development program for teenagers from public high schools. She worked with the high school juniors and seniors training them in the practical skills necessary to get and keep a job, as well as helping them transition to the next phase of their lives after graduation by exploring various career paths; educational opportunities; and, of course, community advocacy. In addition she has also acted as community liaison for the organization and is still involved in many neighborhood projects in the Hunts Point area. Previous to Rocking the Boat, she was the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Bank Street College Graduate School of Education where she advised teachers on ﬁ nancing their New York State certiﬁ cation requirements.

Coming of age in the tumultuous 60’s and 70’s in the heat of its grassroots, civil rights and revolutionary struggles, Ms. Antonetty developed a keen sense of taking up the issues of the day, all the while

Antonetty increasingly sensitive to the needs of the underprivileged.

Her volunteer work includes board membership at Hope of Israel Senior Citizen Center, Morrisania Neighborhood Health Center Community Advisory Board, secretary for the New York City De- partment of Youth and Community Development Bronx District 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board, WBAI Radio—Friday Wake-Up Call with Ibrahim González and Radio Libre Assistant Producer. She was the former secretary for Bronx Community Board 4 where she is still a member of the Parks & Recreation committee. She has also collaborated with the United Parents of Highbridge, Ainta Ainta For A Better Bronx, MUD BONE/Studio 889, 4 D South Bronx Community Coaliton, South Bronx Community Supported Agriculture, South Bronx Community Congress.

Anita Antonetty continues to take up crucial social justice concerns, which as a result, contributes to the quality of life for those most in need in our city.

Photo: Joaquin Cotton Celebrando Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad

Yesenia Aponte-Meléndez was born and raised in Com- erío, Puerto Rico. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras in 2002. In 2009, she received her Masters in Sociology degree from the City University of New York (CUNY). Currently, she is a Doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at The New School for Social Research. For the past ﬁ ve years, Yesenia has been employed for the past ﬁ ve years as a Senior Investigation Assistant at the National Devel- opment and Research Institute in New York.

Her community volunteer work is connected to Puerto Rico and New York in the ﬁ eld of HIV/AIDS. Yesenia created “Punto en la Montaña,” (a needle exchange program) and is a founding member of “Unidos Dandole Cara al SIDA en Nueva York” (UDCAS-NY). Both these organizations are community based working to help raise funds as well as support for people with HIV/AIDS or SIDA in Puerto Rico.

As a researcher and interviewer in New York City, she Meléndez has worked on projects relating to drug users. She has also added Puerto Rico to her research. Yesenia has been involved in fund raising and grants writing to assure that monies is dispensed for this cause. Although she is now considered an outsider in Puerto Rico because she is living in New York, she is not deterred to do what she can to keep this issue in the forefront. She continues to be a leader in the movement of social justice.

Yesenia was also very involved in the successful campaign to end the bombing in Vieques before becoming a leader in the ﬁ ght against HIV/SIDA. Yesenia Aponte- Celebrando Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad

Javier E. Gómez is one of New York’s most seasoned Latino communications professionals, with over 15-years experience working with multiple media outlets, cultural institutions, City and State government, and not-for-proﬁ t organizations. He has designed and implemented successful outreach and marketing campaigns in most areas of public life including business, economic development, health, education, housing, tourism, advocacy, legislative affairs, government reform, civic engagement, the environment, and the arts.

As City Hall, Police, and Bronx Bureau Chief Report- er at El Diario/LA PRENSA, he helped raise awareness on important issues affecting Hispanics. He won four National Hispanic Publications Print Awards for his work, and also collaborated with Harlem Commu- nity Radio, News 12 The Bronx, Norwood News, Dol- lars & Sense Magazine, Pie Derecho Magazine, and El Nuevo Día Newspaper, among other outlets.

Javier served as Deputy Press Secretary to Bronx Bor- ough Presidents Fernando Ferrer and Adolfo Carrión, becoming an infl uential force in the design and implementation of policies that promoted the revitalization of the borough. He later served as Press Offi cer to Governor George E. Pataki, crafting Latino media and community outreach initiatives on key issues such as the Rockefeller Drug Law Reform, Domestic Violence Prevention, Public Safety, Hispanic participation and representation in government, and the redevelopment of Lower Manhattan after the 9/11 terror attacks. Gómez A former Deputy Press Secretary for State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Javier also served as Director of Marketing and Communications at the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, the leading school funding advocacy group in New York, and the Latino International Theater Festival of New York (TeatroStageFest). Born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, he constantly works on projects that strengthen government, economic, and cultural relations between New York and the island. Some of these include the PromoExport Exhibit that introduced new “Made in Puerto Rico” products to New York, Cine Sin Pantalla (the celebrated fi lm series that brought long lost Puerto Rican movie classics to New York), as well as the effort that sought Navy Withdrawal from Vieques, and the development of infrastructure after military exit from the territory.

Javier has volunteered his work for organizations such as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade,

Javier E. Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, Bronx Dominican Day Parade, Bronx Pride, and Comité Noviem- bre, among others. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Journalism from the City Univer- sity of New York, and a Conservatory Degree in acting from the world-renowned William Esper Studio. As producer and actor, he was most recently seen in the New York Premiere production of The Smell of Popcorn/El Olor del Popcorn, the internationally acclaimed play by Puerto Rican novelist José Luis Ramos Escobar. Photo: Darryl Calmese Celebrando Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad

Brenda Jimenez-Peralta was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Brenda was raised in a military family that was stationed in Germany, Texas and various other states. In her adolescence her family settled in the Bronx. Brenda was an honor student at Cardinal Spellman H.S. She received a Bachelor degree in Psychology from Seton Hall University. Brenda’s commitment to women’s issues and Latino rights have been a focus in her service to the community, as well as, a catalyst to her professional choices.

In 2002, she founded The Latina Network Inc. (TLN) and launched its website www.thelatinanetwork.com. TLN’s emphasis is to inform, educate and advise Latinas about their professional development issues. Since its founding, TLN has provided guidance to hundreds of men and women seeking advice on how to advance their careers. TLN also provides consultation services to organization’s aspiring towards excellence in their particular market.

As a board member for ﬁ ve years for the Association for Hispanic Arts (AHA) and the past year for Latinas United for Political Empower- ment PAC (LUPE), Brenda is committed to supporting their mission and service goals despite the economic challenges in the marketplace. AHA and LUPE PAC has provided Brenda with a platform to work with local NYC artist and aspiring Latina Politicians in NJ. Peralta

As a professional in the non-proﬁ t sector, Brenda has been committed to giving Latinos a voice in large mainstream service organizations. She has a great appreciation for service organizations needing sustainable business practices that ensure quality services to their clients.

Brenda is currently an Associate Director of Agency Development in the northeast region for Big Brother Big Sisters of America (BBBSA). She provides management consultation and executive coaching for 45 out of 96 afﬁ liated agencies. In her current position, Brenda has inﬂ uenced mergers, expansion and more effective management practices.

Prior to joining BBBSA, Brenda worked for Girl Scouts of the USA as a Volunteer & Diversity Resource Development Consultant. Her primary responsibility was to oversee a 1.9 million dollar project that aimed to explore systems that enhanced recruitment and retention of volunteers. In her ﬁ ve year tenure, she managed and contributed to two published research studies “Voice of Volunteers 18-29” and “What Works, What Doesn’t: Girl Scout Volunteers Speak Out” released by the Girl Scout Research Institute.

Her ﬁ rst work experience was for the United Way of Essex and West Hudson as Director of Public Sector Campaigns. Her major responsibilities included raising money in city, county, state, and federal agencies and managing close to 1000 volunteers. During her three year tenure Brenda helped raise over three million dollars. Brenda L. Jimenez- Celebrando Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad

Frances Lucerna has been a pioneer of community arts and education for the past 20 years. Ms. Lucerna holds a Bach- elor of Arts in Education and Dance from Hunter College and Masters of Arts, in Education and Supervision, from Bank Street College. She danced professionally for 13 years and in 1980 returned to her community Williamsburg, Brooklyn and founded the Williamsburg Arts & Cultural Council for Youth, a community performing and visual arts program for adoles- cents. In 1982, Ms. Lucerna became co-founder of El Puente, a Brooklyn based community/youth development organization nurturing holistic leadership for peace and social justice.

As Artistic Director of El Puente and with the Williamsburg Arts and Cultural Center as its cornerstone, Ms. Lucerna has developed Brooklyn’s most comprehensive Latino Arts and Cultural Center, providing pre and professional training in ﬁ ve arts disciplines. She has also nurtured three professional performing companies in Dance and Drama comprised of former El Puente students, and has produced and presented the talent of local as well as international artists to the community.

As an advocate for the recognition and support of community- based holistic arts services and institutions, Ms. Lucerna has broken new ground on the frontier of national school reform as the Founding Principal of El Puente Academy for Peace & Justice, a New Visions/New York City Board of Education Lucerna High School. It is one of the only schools in the country dedicated to human rights and a nationally recognized model for “CBO Schools.”

Ms. Lucerna has served as panelist for the New York State Council on the Arts, the Advisory Committee to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, and the Community School Task Force for the White House Conference on Character Building for a Democratic, Civil Society. She was on the Board of 651, An Arts Center, an afﬁ liate of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and also served on the Com-

Frances munity/Youth Development Guide Team of the National Network for Youth. Her many awards include “Celebrating Success from the Children’s Defense Fund, the Brooklyn Council on the Arts Arts Advocate Award and the 1998 Heinz Award for the Human Condition. In March, 2010, Frances was honored by El Diario/la Prensa with the Mujeres Destacada Award. Ms. Lucerna is currently Executive Director of El Puente. Celebrando Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad

Lance Rios is a Cleveland, Ohio native born of Puerto Rican parents. He sought his future in New York City where he has rapidly become a vibrant, energizing and vital member of the community. After graduating from Bowling Green State University in Ohio he worked in English and Spanish language media.

His professional and personal accomplishments have a global approach to his view of the Latino community. In May, 2009, Lance created a fan page on the social network media Face Book. The fan page, “Being Lati- no,” now has over 38,000 followers drawn from around the country, the Caribbean, Latin America and countries worldwide. The page seeks to educate and entertain as it brings people, from all walks of life, together to celebrate their differences and similarities; while never forgetting how the language and culture bind their country of origin.

On a zero budget, Lance has traveled to speak to students at the University of Michigan, participated in a global gathering in Bolivia, marched in an immigration rally in Arizona and spoken at the New Generation La- tino Consortium. He does this to encourage all Latinos to come and stand together as one community. Non-La- tinos are also welcome to engage in conversation about the many issues facing this nation today. Rios His fund raising efforts include assisting the victims of Haiti’s earthquake and the annual AIDS Walk NY. To add to these efforts, he has helped cook and serve dinner in a homeless shelter—while encouraging others to ﬁ nd ways to contribute to their local communities. He is a long time mentor working with Big Brothers Big Sisters Latino of NYC.

Lance accomplishes in 24 hours what many of us struggle to do in 48 hours. Lance Celebrando Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad

Jose Santiago is News Director at WBAI radio in New York, one of ﬁ ve radio stations owned by The Paciﬁ ca Foundation. Before coming to WBAI in the early 1990’s, Santiago worked as a reporter at KYW Television in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and WFSB TV in Hartford, Connecticut, was the New Haven and Western Massachusetts Bureau Chief.

His stories have aired on The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite and The NBC Nightly News. Santiago covered aspects of the Accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in Pennsylvania and the taking of U.S. hostages by Iran in the late 1970’s, among other national stories.

Investigative work included a 57-million-dollar scandal at SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, as well as a series of stories that led to major changes in the treatment of State Prison Inmates across Pennsylvania.

At WBAI, Santiago has led a news team that has garnered numerous local and national reporting awards. His work at WBAI includes the training of community residents to produce news stories. Participants in the WBAI training program have gone on to work in the ﬁ eld of News at places like WNBC TV, The Boston Globe, WNYC Radio and The New York Post. Santiago won two national awards from the National Federation of Com- munity Broadcasters for his coverage of the case of Anthony Baez, a young Bronx man killed by an NYPD police ofﬁ cer. He was also the recipient of a Friends of the South Bronx, Community Pulitzer award and has been cited for his reportage on issues related to the Puerto Rican Independence Movement and Puerto Rican Political Prisoners. Santiago was Story Editor for “Palante, Siempre Palante,” a documentary on The Young Lords Party produced by Iris Morales that has aired on PBS. Santiago

Jose Santiago was born in Puerto Rico and raised in The Bronx, a few doors away from the notorious 41st Police Precinct, often referred to as Fort Apache. He was an undergraduate student at Columbia University and graduated from the Michelle Clarke Minority Journalists Program at the Co- lumbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1973, the same pro- José gram that produced Geraldo Rivera and CBS Senior Correspondent Randall Pinkston, among others. Celebrando Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad

George Torres is a father, husband, community leader, radio host and blogger. He is most proud of being a Boricua. George is the founder and creative force in the on-line magazine “Sofrito for your Soul.” This site promotes the evolution of Latino Culture in the United States. The website was founded in 1997 while attending SUNY at Old Westbury in Long Island.

Through this media, he brings an awareness, appreciation and understanding of the cultural, political, artistic and social issues affecting the community. It is an exciting venue where these issues can be discussed and explored and shared. It brings the Puerto Rican experience to a diverse audience.

He is also a partner in Capicu Poetry and Cultural Showcase. In this bricks and mortar venue he provides a platform to emerging and established poets to perform. Artists works are represented which reﬂ ect Puerto Rican culture; thus making each event a multi-disciplined experience.

In addition to his involvement with these ventures; he also ﬁ nds the time to volunteer in a number of organizations. In the past, the Headstart Program at Bushwick United has welcomed George or rather Santa Claus to entertain the children. An activist for healthy living—Boricua style, he has been the Social Media (Internet Marketing) Chairperson

for the American Diabetes Association’s “Feria de Torres Salud” in the South Bronx, where he is committed Photo: Sandra Guzman to getting the word out to the families in the local areas about Diabetes awareness, prevention and treatment. He also organized the 1st Latina Em- powerment Series in Spanish Harlem with the proceeds from the event going to the American Heart Association.

He is passionate about his work and is passing on George his vast knowledge to all who will listen. Celebrando Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad Special Recognition

Taller Boricua was established in 1970 in New York as a non-proﬁ t arts organization. Taller Boricua/Puerto Rican Workshop Inc. has expanded into a multi cultural institution by providing a variety of programs that stimulate the social, cultural and economic development of the community. El Taller’s workshop offer artists the opportunity to share ideas and inspirations with colleagues, enhances productivity and collaborations with other non-proﬁ t organizations, schools, artists, public service providers, private corporations; and the community. El Taller Boricua has evolved into a highly respected community arts organization that continues to be a proactive resource for the promotion of the arts. They have been successful in attract- ing the art community to function as an essential nucleus supporting creative means of expression.

Following the mission of the organization there are artist ﬁ les in house which focus on contemporary art by artists of all ethnicities. The majority of its archives and research materials document the history of El Taller Boricua and the Nuyorican artistic community.

The recorded interviews and performances include: Poets, Tato La- viera, Papoleto Meléndez, Sandra Esteves and novelist Nicholasa Boricua Mohr. There are also photographs and slides documenting the works of the artists of El Taller such as Marcos Dimas, Fernando Salicrup, Nitza Tuﬁ ño and others.

Art objects and artifacts—this collection is comprised of works on paper created by artists who started or joined the Taller through the years such as Marcos Dimas, Fernando Salicrup, Rafael Tuﬁ ño, Nitza Tuﬁ ño and Jorge Soto. Taller Taller El Taller’s relations to other organizations lies in collaborating with exhibitions, public programs and print portfolios which include: The Association of Hispanic Arts (AHA), The Bronx Museum of the Arts, The Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Friends of Puerto Rico, El Museo del Barrio and The New Museum of Contemporary Art.

Taller Boricua is extremely proud to be honored by Comité Noviem- bre on our 40th Year Celebration as “Lo Mejor de la Comunidad.” The Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, Inc. is a nonprofi t multi-service organization serving New York’s growing Latino and other ethnic/racial minority seniors, and their families. The Institute serves over 100,000 minority seniors every year through its central offi ces in Manhattan, four borough offi ces, and ten senior centers across the City. These senior centers are located in the City’s neediest neighborhoods and several are based in public housing developments.

The Institute provides critical multi-lingual multicultural counseling, case management, advocacy, information and referral services, and housing to New York’s most vulnerable population ---senior citizens, who live on small ﬁ xed incomes, are all too often abused and alienated, and live in fear for their future health and well-being. IPR/HE is an advocate and defender of their rights and entitlements under the law, with special programs to prevent seniors from falling prey to fraud, abuse, domestic violence, crime , and malnutrition. The Institute’s mission is to make their “golden years” fruitful, peaceful and fulﬁ lled by directly impacting on the quality of their lives through our intervention programs mentioned above, as well as our many social and cultural activities, civic empowerment education, leadership development training, and conferences and workshops on important topics for seniors and their families. The Institute is also home to the dynamic Hispanic Senior Action Council with over 6000 members and network of 100,000 participants.

The Institute serves as an important resource for non-proﬁ t organizations, government agencies and businesses throughout the United States and Puerto Rico by providing technical assistance, training, and consultation in areas such as culturally responsive service delivery and access to minority communities. The Institute founded the Minority Aging Defense Council, co-founded the Hispanic AIDS Forum, sponsored the Coalition of Hispanic Service Providers, and is a founding member of Comite Noviembre.

Suleika Cabrera, President, IPR/HE & First Vice Chair, Comite Noviembre Angel Santini, IPR/HE Staff & Coordinator, Comité Noviembre Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly 105 East 22nd Street Suite 615, New York, NY 10010, (212) 677-4181; (212) 777-5106 IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY, PUERTO RICAN VOICES NEED TO BE HEARD

By Suleika Cabrera Drinane, Founding CEO & President- Institute for Puerto Rican and Hispanic Elderly, Inc.

This year Social Security celebrates its 75th anniversary. Enacted through the tireless efforts of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1935, this watershed social program had a magnitude and impact previously unseen by the American people. Social Security—guaranteed by law for all Americans—to this day is a lifesaver for millions of elderly and disabled Americans. For almost two-thirds of our older adults, social security provides the majority of their income. Amazingly, for the other one-third Social Security provides all of their income. Without Social Security, nearly one-half of Americans age 65 and over would live in poverty.

In 2003, nearly one out of fi ve (18%) Puerto Ricans received Social Security, less than one-half (46%) of these benefi ciaries were retirees and more than one-half (54%) of benefi ciaries were widows or widowers, workers with disabilities, wives or husbands of workers, or children. In 2004, Social Security constituted at least 50% of the total income of two-thirds of Puerto Ricans age 65+ (67%). Also in 2004, nearly one-half (46%) of Puerto Ricans age 65 or older relied on Social Security as their only source of income.

In the United States, nearly one-half (47%) of the older population would be living in poverty if they were not receiving Social Security. In Puerto Rico, the number of older adults lifted from poverty is likely to be even greater given the poverty level for the Island is even higher than that in the US, and the percentage of residents who rely on it as their only source of income is higher.

The Institute for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly (IPR/HE) supports Social Security, a promise made to all American workers, from 1935 onward. Social Security is a right and belongs to the workers and their families who pay their taxes, and contribute to this Fund. Social Security did not cause the federal defi cit, and therefore these benefi ts should not be cut to reduce our current defi cit. On the contrary, the Government continually takes money from the Social Security Fund for unrelated programs! Furthermore, if the federal Government could fi nd the money to save Wall Street from bankruptcy—it should be able to fi nd money to pay what is owes to the Social Security Fund.

IPR/HE is also concerned about the reactionary attempt to cut Social Security! On February 2008, President Obama created the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to address our nation’s fi scal challenges. The Commission was charged with identifying policies to improve the fi scal situation in the medium term and to achieve fi scal sustainability over the long run. The Executive Order directs the Commission to recommend how to reduce the annual defi cit to three percent (3%) of the national economy by 2015. Although Commission members have declined to expressly say what options they are considering to meet this charge, Social Security has recently been the predominant target of debate at the Commission especially during their two past meetings. The Commission’s fi rst report will be issued on December 1, 2010. As a community, we must strongly stand for and defend Social Security.

In addition to preserving Social Security, we believe Puerto Ricans on the Island, as US citizens, should be entitled IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY, ...continued to Supplemental Security Benefi ts. We must also fi ght to reduce systemic discrimination from Washington against Puerto Ricans on the Island, which treats them as “second class” citizens when it comes to Social Security Benefi ts, Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP.

Note the following lack of equity between beneﬁ ts to Puerto Ricans on the Island, as against citizens living on the Mainland and in other U.S. Territories:

• Medicaid Funding—Puerto Rico has 4.5 of the Nation’s population living under the poverty level, but receives just 0.13% of Medicaid fund.

• Medicare Benefi ts—Residents and Health Care providers in Puerto Rico are unequally treated under Medicare in four respects. (1) Residents of Puerto Rico are not automatically enrolled in part B, which pays for doctors and outpatient services. (2) Island hospitals do not receive a fair Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) rate of payment for serving low income patients because the Supplemental Security Income program has not been extended to Puerto Rico, and the number of SSI recipient is a major factor in the calculation of DSH payments. (3) The Government of Puerto Rico receives limited block grant funding for Part D prescription drug benefi ts for Medicare benefi ciaries, rather than funding based on need. (4) Payments for in-patient hospital services are signifi cantly lower than the reimbursement rates that apply in all other U.S. jurisdictions.

• Medicare Advantage—The lack of equal treatment facing Puerto Ricans on the Island has resulted in a high percentage having to enroll in Medicare Advantage Plans. Now that the Federal Government has reduced Medicaid Advantage beneﬁ ts, Puerto Ricans on the Island will be disproportionately impacted and the quality of care will suffer signiﬁ cantly.

• Children Home Intervention Program (CHIP) funding in Puerto Rico is unequal because the program’s basic funding is granted on a limited set-aside basis rather than based on the number of low-income children eligible for CHIP as in other jurisdictions.

As Puerto Ricans, we must advocate for the following: 1. Puerto Ricans on the Island should be entitled to full parity and quality of care within the National Health Care Reform. They should be entitled to Supplemental Security Income Benefi ts (SSI). 2. The retirement age for Social Security—already planned to increase from 65 to 67—should NOT be increased further. 3. Social Security benefi ts, which average $13,000 for 2010, for pensioners and their dependants protects against loss of wages resulting from disability, death, or old age. These benefi ts must not be reduced, including changes in the cost of living adjustment. 4. Social Security benefi ts must be increased for the most disadvantaged.

The Obama Administration must end current eligibility and funding disparities in the treatment of Puerto Rico and guarantee full participation in the Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs as part of the Health Care Law initiative. Join us in this important effort.

IPR/HE has been a multi-service and advocacy organization for the last 33 years in the city. Along with its Senior Action Council, IPR/HE is committed to promote civic participation and advocate for equal treatment and access to services for all Hispanics and minority groups in the country.

IPR/HE with great pride celebrates the 75th Social Security Anniversary and will continue to defend its promise to all. However, we must demand the equitable and fair treatment of Puerto Ricans on the Island; and, the expansion of SSI benefi ts to Puerto Rico. We should not rest well until we are sure that our brothers and sisters in need on the Island receive equal treatment, parity in benefi ts, and can access the highest quality of health care. HISTORY ASPIRA was founded in New York City in 1961 by Dra. Antonia Pantoja to com- bat the exorbitant dropout rate among Puerto Rican high school youth and became incorporated in New York State on May 24th, 1965. In 1968, ASPIRA of America (today known as the ASPIRA Association now based in Washington, D.C.) was created. Since then, the ASPIRA movement has grown and established additional SASPIRA associate offi ces in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsyl- vania and Puerto Rico. MISSION To foster the social advancement of the Puerto Rican/Latino community by supporting its youth in the pursuit of educational excellence through leadership development activities and programs that emphasizes commitment to the community and pride in the Puerto Rican/Latino culture. VISION STATEMENT To be the premier Latino youth-serving organization in New York, to the 38%, roughly 1.1 million New York City public school students who are Latino, aspire to improve their lives and community by exercising their leadership skills and by achieving educational excellence. ABOUT ASPIRA OF NEW YORK, INC. ASPIRA of New York, Inc. serves over 8,000 Latino youth and families annually in the areas of youth development, educational achievement, leadership and parent engagement. ASPIRA’s current menu of program services, incor- porate both in-school and after school programs with over 85% of all services being delivered on school grounds. These programs and services include: • Over 25 ASPIRA leadership clubs in High Schools • Drop-out prevention and attendance improvement services in high schools and middle school • SAT preparation courses • College counseling and other advisement services • 21st Century Community Learning Centers • After School neighborhood based services in the Mott Haven and Kingsbridge sections of the Bronx • ASPIRA volunteer Initiative Program which links corporate and individual volunteers as mentors androle models for ASPIRA Youth • In recent years ASPIRA of New York, Inc. has become active in the arena of small school reform resulting in the creation of: • The Marble Hill School for International Studies, a small college-preparatory high school focusing on global awareness and language acquisition. • The Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists, a small 6th — 12th grade combined middle & senior high school located in the heart of the South Bronx ASPIRA of New York is committed to: • Effectively engaging Latino youth and their families. • Collaborating with organizations that affect the lives of young people in a positive way. • Seeking to positively change attitudes among young people and between youth and adults. • Preparing young people to be leaders and decision makers in all aspects of their lives. • Working to infl uence policies and practices that refl ect the aspirations and contributions of young people as full valued members of the communities they live in and of society at large.

ASPIRA OF NEW YORK, INC. 520 Eighth Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10018 (212) 564-6880, (212) 564-7152 (f), www.nyaspira.org Hector Gesualdo, Executive Director Hector Artiles, Student Leadership Program

ASPIRA: “to aspire” COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE mes de la herencia puertorriqueña 16TH ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010

IN MANHATTAN IN BROOKLYN IN THE BRONX EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO EL PUENTE HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1230 Fifth Avenue 211 South Fourth Street 500 Grand Concourse (@ 104th Street) NYC 10029 Brooklyn, NY 11211 Bronx, NY 10451 11AM TO 4PM FOOD DRIVE - NON-PERISHABLE FOODS ITEMS NEEDED TO CREATE A TYPICAL PUERTO RICAN THANKSGIVING MEAL RICE 5LB BAG OF POTATOES COOKIES GANDULES MAYONNAISE PERMALOT MILK CANNED HAMS CRANBERRY SAUCE SODA BROWN SUGAR/MAPLE SYRUP GRAVY COFFEE CLOVES STUFFING (BOX) SUGAR CANNED SLICED PINEAPPLES CANNED FRUITS MEDIUM/LARGE BASKETS CANNED YAMS (PINEAPPLES, PEACHES, FRUIT NAPKINS CANNED VEGETABLES COCKTAIL) (CORN, GREEN BEANS MIXED) CRACKERS For the past fi fteen years, Comité Noviembre has set aside the Sunday before Thanksgiving as a day of community service and social responsibility in commemoration of November 19th, traditionally known as Puerto Rican discovery day or as we like to call it Puerto Rican “encounter” day. The purpose of the day is to show the spirit of commitment and the power of action. Over the past years, this event has been a great success and organizations throughout the city have benefi ted from this collaboration, including homeless and battered women’s shelters and senior centers as well as individual families. Community service and social responsibility are the strongholds of the Puerto Rican community. Throughout the years our experience has shown us that when we dedicate ourselves to improving the quality of life of those around us, we build a more unifi ed and stronger society. Comite Noviembre urges you to conduct your own food drive at your work place, church, school or simply participate in this day as a volunteer Live the Spirit of Commitment and the Power of Action Come Join Us! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BEFORE AND AFTER THIS DATE FOR FOOD COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION!

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT Eileen Reyes, El Museo, 212-660-7160, [email protected], Martha Laureano, El Puente, (718) 387-0404 [email protected], Hector Artiles , ASPIRA, (212) 564-6880, [email protected], Teresa A. Santiago, CN, (914) 263-6599, [email protected] comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña Highlights of the 16th Annual CN/ASPIRA DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Last year, CN members and ASPIRA students distributed 100 turkeys and food baskets at IPRHE/UPACA Senior Center in East Harlem. People came from as far as Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx to receive this donation. By 2PM the over 4,500 cans of food collected by the 18 ASPIRA Clubs were gone.

CN along with ASPIRA of New York conducted a food drive of non- perishable foods, to create Thanksgiving dinner baskets for the poor of New York. The goal was to create 75 food baskets. The ASPIRA Clubs in 18 high schools around the entire City of New York conducted food drives at each of the clubs. The drive garnered over 4,500 cans of foods. The items of non-perishable foods collected created a typical Puerto Rican Thanksgiving meal were: rice, gandules, canned hams, brown sugar/maple syrup, cloves, canned sliced pineapples, canned yams, canned vegetables (corn, green beans mixed), 5lb bag of potatoes. The food boxes were prepared and distributed by ASPIRANTES and volunteers on the Sunday before Thanksgiving to needy families as well as to the families that showed up to the UPACA Senior Center the day of the drive.

This Year, CN Is Expanding The Food Drive To 3 Locations: In Manhattan In Brooklyn In The Bronx El Museo Del Barrio El Puente Hostos Community College 1230 Fifth Avenue 211 South Fourth Street 500 Grand Concourse (@ 104Th Street) NYC 10029 Brooklyn, NY 11211 Bronx, NY 10451

CN urges each and every one of you to conduct your own food drives in your schools, colleges/universities, work place, churches, hospitals and supermarkets and help us feed the needy and hungry in our community. It just takes one person to ask the question – the only thing they can do is say No the best thing that can happen is that we make a solid difference.

In these tough economic times it is very difﬁ cult to provide for our own families however community service and social responsibility are the strongholds of the Puerto Rican community. Throughout the years our experience has shown us that when we dedicate ourselves to improving the quality of life of those around us, we build a more uniﬁ ed and stronger society.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT Eileen Reyes, El Museo, 212-660-7160, [email protected], Martha Laureano, El Puente, (718) 387-0404 [email protected], Hector Artiles , ASPIRA (212) 564-6880, [email protected] Teresa A. Santiago, CN, (914) 263-6599, [email protected] comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

Fifteen Years of Success For the past twenty-four years, CN, has created and developed programs all geared to the support and enhancement of educational opportunities and leadership development for Puerto Rican youth with a cultural twist. These programs are ﬁ rmly rooted in the belief, that in order to succeed in life, you must pursue a higher education, give back to your community through volunteer efforts and know your cultural ancestral history. Focusing on educational excellence and leadership development is the key to the future of the Puerto Rican community.

In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the CN Scholarship Awards Program (CNSAP) was established. To date, CNSAP has awarded 179 scholarships boasting a 90% college graduation rate since the inception in 1996. The scholarships are for $1,000. The selection process is competitive and documented community service is, key to be selected.

To be eligible for the CN scholarship award, applicants must be of Puerto Rican descent; have a minimum of one full year of community service experience; be enrolled in an accredited college or university by the Fall of the applying year and have a B average or better. The application process includes an application form, an essay, two letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a short biographical sketch, and a personal interview for ﬁ nalists.

In 2006, to commemorate its 20th anniversary, CN enhanced the Scholarship Program to continue to award the top two scholars $1,000 scholarships each year until graduation. These scholars must maintain a 3.5 grade point average and documented community work within the Puerto Rican community to continue to receive the $1,000 scholarship for the full four years. These scholars are: Louis Alberto Sanchez, III, senior at NYU, majoring in computer science with interests in psychology, mathematics and education; Nicholas Berrios, senior at Farmingdale College majoring in biology; and Juan Carlos Tapia, a senior at Siena College, majoring in economics and ﬁ nance.

Comité Noviembre selects leaders from various sectors of the community who have demonstrated genuine interest in the educational excellence of our youth to serve on the selection committee. Currently, the committee members are: Co-Chairs: Deacon Jaime Bello, Holy Cross Church and Jane Arce-Bello, education and youth advocate; Elba Cabrera, community leader, Lourdes R. Torres, Executive Assistant to the Provost and Director of Administration, Budget & Grants Management, Hostos Community College, CUNY, Pedro Lugo - educator; and Teresa A. Santiago, Chairperson, Comité Noviembre.

The 2011 CNSAP process is underway. To receive an application please email the contact name and mailing address to Jaime Bello at [email protected], or visit our website at www.comitenoviembre.org to download a copy of the application. COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Paloma Jazim Martinez is a graduate of New Rochelle High School and presently attending LIM College. Paloma was enrolled in the PAVE Program (Performing and Visual Arts Education at New Rochelle High School and has participated in The National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) in Washington, D.C. Paloma served as the President of the Hispanic Culture Club. Under her leadership, the club increased its membership, and she organized a number of positive and informational activities for the students and staff. Paloma demonstrated a genuine concern for her community and the many socio-economic issues affecting Latinos in our country. Paloma dedicated her time and talents with Trinity Elementary School in New Rochelle where she coordinated the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, after school and summer programs designed to provide enrichment and remediation to some of the neediest children. Paloma has been involved as a volunteer with the American Cancer Associations in White Plains in tribute to her grandmother who died of Breast Cancer. Paloma’s great- Paloma Jazim Martine est goal is to try to improve the Puerto Rican’s community’s social education by exposing them to Freshman different cultural and social experiences starting at a young age. LIM College Christopher A. Perez is a graduate of Cardinal Spellman H.S. in the Bronx and presently attends Fordham University in the Bronx. While in Cardinal Spellman H.S., Christopher was an honor student and served as a tutor and counselor of grammar school children. Christopher dedicated some of his time with the Church Pension Group, NYC, served as a Camp Counselor with the Saint Vincent De Paul Camp in Putnam Valley, was a member of the National Honor Society, played basketball and soc- cer on the schools team. Christopher’s passion for the Puerto Rican Community is the effects of political effi cacy arguing that the profi le of those who voted for change in 2008 will not have a voice in the mid-term elections of 2002 because of their desire to vote. Christopher’s desire to engage the Puerto Rican people by inducing them to exercise their constitutional right and utilize their voting privileges. He hopes to spread his passion as a passion for a stronger community. Christopher is described as an individual who strives to exceed expectations and as one who takes pride in his work. Arguably, Christopher’s mantra can be seen as seeing the good qualities of all people and in all people. “We are Christopher A. Perez all made in the image of God. Freshman Javier S. Henriquez is a graduate Pelham Memorial High School in Pelham, NY and now attends Fordham University Bates College in Lewiston, Maine where he is an American Cultural student. Javier is quite an eclectic individual who spent all the summer months of his formative years with his grandmother and aunt in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico. His time in Puerto Rico were the happiest times of his life spending much of his time climbing trees, eating mangoes, catching lizards and hunting for coqui’s. As a potential leader in the Puerto Rican community, Javier would like to exercise greater control and enforcement of laws for planned land use and support laws that all new construction be sustainable utilizing the latest “green” technology. Javier sees that changing the mindset of the people of Puerto Rico will not happen immediately, but by implementing an aggressive campaign in educating for the future. The importance of preserving the environment is critical for Puerto Rico so that it can provide its people, my people with a good and healthy quality of living allowing it to remain a desirable tourist destination and to build a sustainable environment. Javier has participated in the Harvard National Model UN Conference, the 2008 Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute, worked with the Riverside Church and Project People Foundation, Inc, to represent Riverside Youth by going on a humanitarian mission and tour HIV/AIDS clinics and orphanages in South Africa and Botswanna. He raised $1,600.00 in private funds to bring Javier S. Henriquez medical supplies on his mission. Javier also spends much of his free time as a Coach’s assistant at Holy Sophomore Family Church in the Bronx. Javier has played on the Bates College Bobcats Football Team, Pelham Bates College Memorial High school Varsity team and Pelham Memorial High School Varsity Lacrosse team. Kailani Capote is a graduate of Mount St. Ursula Academy in the Bronx and presently attends Dela- ware State University. She is described as a young woman who has great determination with a willing- ness to place her pursuit of knowledge fi rst. While at the Academy of Mount St. Ursula, Kailani was the president of the Umoja Dare Club, Vice-president of the Student Council, a member of the Italian Club, a member of the Retreat Team and received the Liberty Leads Medal for two years. Two things that have impacted Kailani culturally are respect and reputation. At an early age her parents insisted that Kailani carry herself in a positive way and care for the needs of others. Kailani has a passion for teaching, psychology, dance and travel. She considers a problem affecting the Puerto Rican Com- munity to the loss of culture within some and hopes to be able to continue throughout her formative years to provide some balance in her own way within her own age group and developing there from. Kailani Capote She looks to organizations such as the Caribbean Cultural Center, the Side Street Kids Academy and Freshman Comité Noviembre as vehicles that have allowed her to explore and expand upon her culture. Delaware State University comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña Fourth2010 Annual Buscando Trip to Puerto Nuestra Rico Raíces Highlights Saturday, August 14, 2010 – Saturday, August 21, 2010 Embassy Suites Hotel and Casino, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico

This trip was an adventure into a cultural and educational experience for Puerto Ricans and others who want to explore the richness of Puerto Rico’s culture, ancestral roots and history. Making this trip a reality was a natural progression of CN’s mission and goals. As we planned this trip we took into account that many of us although we visit the island frequently rarely visit the cultural and historical sites and landmarks unique to Puerto Rico and renowned throughout the world. The itinerary planned took our participants on a journey you will remember for many years to come. Please join us in Summer 2011

Trip highlights: • La Bienvenida reception at El Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, Santurce, PR with fi lm presentation of “Sudor Amargo,” producers Alba Nydia Diaz and Sonia Valentin, production studio Copelar • Tour of the town of Adjuntas with lunch sponsored by the Municipality of Adjuntas • Visited CASA PUEBLO an award winning internationally recognized communitarian self determined organization that promotes through a collective and/or individuals the voluntary participation that proposes and creates alternatives to protect the environment and fortifi es human and cultural values. • Explored Old San Juan - Viejo San Juan; Toured el Museo de las Americas with presentation on the history of the Ballaja building and the Architecture of Old San Juan. The goal of the museum is to provide permanent and seasonal exhibitions whereby the public can gain an understanding of the history and culture of the Americas. The Museum of the Americas is located in the Old Quarter of Ballaja which is in Old San Juan. The building itself has historical value and many enjoy looking at the various aspects of its architecture. • Toured el Castillo San Cristobal which was built by Spain to protect against land based attacks on the city of San Juan. It is part of San Juan National Historic Site. Castillo de San Cristóbal is the largest fortifi cation built by the Spanish in the New World. When it was fi nished in 1783, it covered about 27 acres of land and basically wrapped around the city of San Juan. • Attended Le Lo Lai Festival at Castillo San Cristobal in Old San Juan. This cultural and entertainment program has been in place for over three decades. It was created to foster Puerto Rican culture through its music and rhythms, and through various events that showcase our Spanish, Taíno and African heritage. • Tour and presentation at Centro de Bella Artes Luis A. Ferre, in Santurce PR. Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré (CBA), is a multi- use performance centre located Santurce, it features three main concert and theater halls for performing arts displays, including ballet, plays, operas and concerts, as well as contemporary music. CBA houses many works of art by renowned artists. In the Antonio Paoli Festival Hall’s second fl oor, a 30 by 15 foot mural titled La Plena by Rafael Tufi ño is on display and represents twelve famous Puerto Rican plenas by local songwriter Manuel “Canario” Jiménez. The Muses another work seen is an assortment of 6 foot tall bronze female sculptures along the Juan Morel Campos Plaza. • Tour of Loiza: Puerto Rico’s African heritage is front and center in the town of Loíza. Known as, “El Pueblo de la Cacica, the town was established in the 17th century and named in honor of Yuisa or Luisa, one of the women caciques on the island when the Spanish conquerors arrived. • Tour and presentation by renowned artist Samuel Lind’s Art Studio in Loiza. Lind is most identifi ed with the Afro-Caribbean cultural trends of his home town Loiza. He has produced a great number of works celebrating dance, carnival and other aspects of Puerto Rican experience. Lind emphasizes the African dimensions of jibaro life. • Explored the Town of Aibonito, a small mountain town in Puerto Rico located in the Mountain range of Cayey, its main plaza is the highest in the island at 2,401 ft/731 m above sea level. • Attended Noche de Bohemia at Café de la Plaza at Plaza de Santurce • Tour of Casa Barcardi, Cataño, which blends contemporary architecture and modern technology with a heritage and tradition that dates back to 1862, when Don Facundo Bacardí Massó revolutionized the rum making process. • Farewell Reception @ the Embassy Suites Isla Verde honoring Rafael Cepeda Foundation, El Nuevo Día, Jorge L. Gómez Gonzalez, Presidente, Asociación Pro-Rescate y Desarrollo de la Perla BellaLa Perla Dra. Lourdes Ramos, Presidenta, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico and the honorable William “Willie” Miranda Marín, Mayor of Caguas, Puerto Rico from 1997 until his death in 2010. comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña

2010 Buscando Nuestras Raíces

With Samuel Lind at his studio.

Join us next year! Celebrating Over Four Decades of Educational Excellence

Hostos Community College was created by an act of the Board of Higher Education on April 22, 1968, in response to the demands of Puerto Rican and other Hispanic leaders who urged the establishment of a college to meet the needs of the South Bronx. In September 1970, Hostos admitted a charter class of 623 students at the site of a former tire factory at 475 Grand Concourse. Enrollment grew rapidly to more than 2,000 students by June 1974. In the same year, the state legislature acted to ease an increasing space shortage by passing a special bill to acquire the “500 Building” across the Grand Concourse from the original site. Today, the campus has six buildings, three of which have been specially designed to meet the institution’s needs. Hostos takes pride in its well-equipped science, mathematics, writing, and computer labs, its excellent physical education facilities, and its state-of-the-art theaters. We are also proud of our growth and our diversity. This semester, the student population exceeded 6,100, with ﬁ rst-time freshmen alone numbering 1,235, which is nearly twice the enrollment of the 623-member charter class in 1970. And in terms of diversity, this class includes students from 66 different countries all over the world!

The mission of Hostos Community College is to offer access to higher education leading to intellectual growth and socioeconomic mobility through the development of linguistic, mathematical, and critical thinking proﬁ ciencies needed for lifelong learning and for success in a variety of programs including careers, liberal arts, transfer, and those professional programs leading to licensure. The vision is to make Hostos Community College a “college of excellence” for students seeking a liberal arts or career education in a dual language, multicultural learning environment.

On July 1, 2009, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College of CUNY welcomed Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodriguez as its new president. Trained as a social scientist, Dr. Matos Rodríguez previously held leadership positions in foundations, universities, policy centers, and branches of government in which he combined his scholarship with social policy, advocacy, and change.

While at Hostos, Dr. Matos Rodríguez is on leave from his tenured position as an Associate Professor of Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies at Hunter College of CUNY, where he teaches courses on Caribbean, Latin American, and Latino history. He has also served as director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter, which is one of the largest and most important Latino research centers in the United States. In addition, Dr. Matos Rodríguez is part of the History Department at CUNY’s Graduate Center.

Dr. Matos Rodríguez has an extensive publication record in the ﬁ elds of Women’s, Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and Latino Studies and Migration. He has also served as Secretary of the Department of the Family for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Expressing his commitment to the mission and vision of Hostos, Dr. Matos Rodríguez has said: “For over four decades, Hostos has been a gateway to educational advancement and professional opportunity. It is also an economic and cultural anchor for the communities it serves. We must never forget that Hostos was created, fought for, and nurtured by the people of the Bronx. As its president, I hope to continue building on the achievements in student life and support, academic offerings, faculty innovation, and community involvement that have characterized this institution over the years.”

HOSTOS IS PROUD TO BE A MEMBER AGENCY OF COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE. Dr. Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, President Lourdes R. Torres, Comité Noviembre Representative Eugenio María de Hostos Community College 500 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10451 www.hostos.cuny.edu comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña Fourth Annual Artisans Fair & Exhibit

For the past four years, CN has invited artisans from throughout the US and Puerto Rico to participate in this Fair. The number of participating artisans averages 55. Over the years, CN has transformed, Hunter College West Building, the Church of St. Paul the Apostle and Hostos Community College into a typical Puerto Rican plaza with a fountain, palm trees, piragua and coquito carts and artists, sculptors, vejigante mask makers promoting and selling their wares while musical and cultural acts entertained throughout the day. Additionally each year, CN conducts workshops for children and adults, like mask making, the history of the three kings’ celebration, Taíno storytelling in order to make sure that our youth learn about our culture.

Last year CN conducted a Health Fair that ran concurrently with its Fourth Annual Artisans Fair & Exhibit. The Health component of the Fair was added because of the great number of residents concentrated in the Bronx and neighboring boroughs with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity.

This year the Fair is dedicated to CUNY’s Senior Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance Ernesto Malave (1958 - 2009).

Photos by Robert Figueroa Fourth Annual Artisans Fair & Exhibit

Photos by Robert Figueroa Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund

Founded in 1972 as the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has played a critical role in improving the lives and well-being of the now 8 million Puerto Ricans and more than 30 million other Latinos in the United States. LatinoJustice PRLDEF has worked to secure, promote and protect the civil rights of the Puerto Rican and wider Latino community, making it a leading civil rights organization and one of the premiere Latino organizations in the country.

EDUCATION RIGHTS: The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund’s ﬁ rst lawsuit, ASPIRA v. NYC Board of Edu- cation, resulted in the groundbreaking ASPIRA Consent Decree which forced the school system to implement bilingual education techniques to effectively instruct students who spoke mostly Spanish. Since then, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has combated the forced segregation of Latino children in many parts of the country. The group has successfully intervened in desegrega- tion cases in Wilmington, DE; Waterbury, CT; Buffalo, NY, and Boston, MA. LatinoJustice PRLDEF also brought a lawsuit challenging a decision to the double the tuition rates for undocumented students at CUNY. A political victory ensued, which allowed students graduating from NYS high schools to be eligible for State tuition rates.

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS: In 1972, in two class action suits against the NYC Police Department, LatinoJustice PRLDEF was able to get the courts to force the department to institute fair hiring and promotional practices which increased the number of Latino ofﬁ cers and sergeants. Additionally, the group ﬁ led an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board resulting in a $1.075 million settlement on behalf of Latino immigrant employees at a food processing plant. In 2002, LatinoJustice PRLDEF intervened in an EEOC suit against a Connecticut beauty supply company, for its imposition of an illegal English-only policy against its Latino employees.

VOTING RIGHTS: In 1973, as a result of a LatinoJustice PRLDEF court victory, for the ﬁ rst time in NYC history bilingual ballots and interpreters, in English, Spanish and Chinese, were provided to parents to vote in the school board elections. The same legal arguments were applied in the landmark voting rights case, Torres v. Sachs, which required the use of bilingual ballots for all NYC elections. In 1975 the federal Voting Rights Act was amended which secured the voting rights of all linguistic minorities throughout the country. In 1981, LatinoJustice PRLDEF successfully challenged the redistricting plan passed by the City Council and signed into law by the Mayor, which had been drawn to preclude additional minority representation on the City Council.

HOUSING RIGHTS: More than 30 years ago, LatinoJustice PRLDEF sued the NYC Housing Authority proving discrimination against Latin and African-American applicants for apartments in three housing projects in Williamsburg. After years of litigation, the parties agreed to a far-reaching settlement in 2002. In 1977, the group ﬁ led a class action suit against a Lower East Side co-operative which would not make apartments available to Latinos. Since then, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has fought for the rights of tenants in Brooklyn, against housing discrimination in city-owned apartments and for access rights to housing in Newark and Hartford.

FROM MIGRANTS’ TO IMMIGRANTS’ RIGHTS: In 1972, the group challenged the State of New Jersey and the Common- wealth of Puerto Rico for deliberately failing to protect the rights of migrant farm laborers throughout the state. Recently, in Hazleton, PA, LatinoJustice PRLDEF challenged a virulently anti-immigrant ordinance that ﬁ ned employers or landlords who hired or rented to undocumented immigrants and limited all government business to English only. This ordinance had tremen- dous impact nationally; since it was introduced in June 2006, at least 80 localities have proposed or passed laws modeled on it. LatinoJustice PRLDEF was successful in blocking the ordinance’s implementation after a federal judge granted permanent injunctive relief which enjoined Hazleton from putting the challenged ordinance into place.

DIVERSIFYING AMERICA’S LEGAL SYSTEM: Since its inception, the organization’s Education Division has been committed to increasing the diversity of the legal profession. LatinoJustice PRLDEF offers preparatory courses for students who wish to pursue a law degree, along with other education programs.

LatinoJustice PRLDEF, 99 Hudson Street 14th Floor, New York, NY 10013 Cesar Perales, Esq., President and General Counsel, (212) 219-3360, [email protected] Overview of Puerto Rico’s Political Parties

The most important question in Puerto Rican politics is the island’s political status. It has been studied by White House Task Forces, voted on in plebiscites, and is debated by almost everyone who has any connection to the island. Even the platforms of Puerto Rico’s three main political parties revolve around status. Though the three parties are united in their desire to alter the original defi nitions of Puerto Rico’s commonwealth-- or Estado Libre Asociado-- status that were agreed upon in 1952, they are all fi ercely divided in their belief of what new political system would be most benefi cial to the people living on the island.

A brief description of the island’s parties, along with their key objectives and leaders follows:

New Progressive Party (Partido Nuevo Progresista)

Platform The New Progressive Party supports Puerto Rico’s annexation to the United States as a State with full powers and responsibilities.

History Luis A. Ferré founded the New Progressive Party in 1968, as an alternative to the pro-statehood Puerto Rican Republican Party.

Objectives The NPP rejects the island’s political status quo and considers Puerto Rico’s lack of federal representation to be a form of disenfranchisement. Party members argue that as a state, Puerto Rico would have more political power.

Important Leaders Luis A. Ferré (First Republican and NPP Governor of Puerto Rico and Party Co-Founder) Carlos Romero Barceló (Former Governor and Resident Commissioner) Dr. Pedro Roselló (Former Governor)

The party’s current leader is Governor Luis. A. Fortuño. He served as Resident Commissioner from 2005 to 2009.

Popular Democratic Party (Partido Popular Democrático)

Platform The PDP platform calls for an autonomous Puerto Rico that maintains a binding relationship with the United States in areas of mutual beneﬁ t.

History The Popular Democratic Party was founded as a result of a split amongst members of the then-Liberal party. Luis Muñoz Marín and his followers legally incorporated the new party in 1938.

Objectives In recent years the PPD objectives have trended towards gaining further autonomy and greater local control over the foreign relations of the Commonwealth, while still maintaining ties to the United States. Puerto Rico’s Three Major Political Parties continued Important Leaders Luis Muñoz Marín (Party founder and ﬁ rst elected governor of the island) Roberto Sánchez Vilella (Second elected governor of the island) Sila María Calderón (Former Mayor of San Juan and ﬁ rst female Governor of Puerto Rico)

The party’s current leader is Héctor Ferrer Ríos, an at-large member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives.

Puerto Rican Independence Party (Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño)

Platform The independence party believes that Puerto Rico should have complete sovereignty in its foreign and domestic issues. The party argues that for all political intents and purposes, Puerto Rico is still a colony of the United States.

History The party was founded on October 20, 1946 by Gilberto Concepción de Gracia. It began as the electoral wing of the Puerto Rican pro-independence movement. It is the largest of the independence parties, and it represents the independence movement on the ballot during elections.

Objectives Members of the Puerto Rican Independence Party believe that the island has a right to assert its independence from the United States.

Important Leaders Gilberto Concepción de Gracia (founder) Manuel Rodríguez Orellana (Party leader, current Party Secretary for North American Relations) Fernando Martín García (current party Executive President, law professor, former Senator at Large in Puerto Rico senate)

The party’s current leader is Ruben Berríos Martínez. He has served in the Puerto Rico Senate and has been the Independence Party’s candidate for governor several times in the past three decades.

References:

1. “Historia del Partido Popular Democrático.” Ppdpr.net, website of the Popular Democratic Party. http://ppdpr.net/info/ 2. Mélendez, Edgardo and Edwin Mélendez, eds. Colonial Dilemma: Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Puerto Rico. Boston: South End Press. 1993. 3. “New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico.” Wikipedia. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 5 October 2010. http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/New_Progressive_Party_of_Puerto_Rico. 4. Popular Democratic Party.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 5 October 2010. 5. Puerto Rico Independence Party. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 5 October 2010. 6. “Quienes somos y nuestra historia.” Independencia.net, website of the Puerto Rico Independence Party. http://independencia.net/historia.html. 7. “Reglamento Final del Partido Nuevo Progresista.” Fortuñogobernador.com, website of the governor of Puerto Rico and chair of the New Progressive Party. http://www.fortunogobernador.com/pdf/reglamento_ﬁ nal-PNP-2009.pdf. 8. Wagenheim, Kal and Olga Jiménez de Wagenheim. The Puerto Ricans: A Documentary History. Princeton: Markus Wiener Publishers. 2002 National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights Puerto Ricans in the 21st Century Reafirmación de un Pueblo

In 1981, Puerto Rican activists from around the country including the late Richie Perez, a longtime activist and leader in the struggle for global human rights, founded the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights (NCPRR). For more than 20 years the NCPRR engaged in grassroots campaigns in many cities, including a march on Washington D.C.

The NCPRR is a power resource that was created by the Puerto Rican people’s grassroots struggle - it has history, legitimacy and weight. Hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours, the rejecting of government funding, the rejecting of the single, charismatic male leadership model; the promotion of women and young leadership (women must be at least half of all leadership bodies within the organization), the successful uniting of previously disconnected community forces; the emphasis on learning to use all tactics and avoid marginalization (community education, working the media, voter mobilization, coalition building, lobbying, litigation, and direct/action); the groundbreaking work around bilingual education, environmental justice, the right to representation, holding elected ofﬁ cials accountable, racial justice, against police brutality and Puerto Rico’s right to self-determination are part of our legacy.

A reafﬁ rmation of the NCPRR is needed at this point in our history because there is a lack of signiﬁ cant Puerto Rican voices or representation on the national agenda on issues like bilingual education, the national immigration debate, Puerto Rico Self-Determination, Post-Vieques, No Child Left Behind, Voting Rights & Political Education, social discrimination, Police Brutality, Health Care Reform and the release of the remaining PR Political Prisoners.

During the weekend of October 9th – 11, 2009 the NCPRR held its eighth national convention in Philadel- phia. The convention was attended by over 300 people representing Puerto Rico and ten states including Ohio, Illinois and Florida. This historical conference represents a historical turning point for NCPRR. The panels, workshops and plenary sessions addressed how to:

• Help NCPRR determine what works in 2009 and beyond in order to address the many challenges facing the Puerto Rican people. • Learn from and build on the experiences of different cities as well as towns across the country where Puerto Ricans live. • Effectively utilize the history, name, recognition and credibility of the NCPRR to affect social change. • Address the issue of organizational life-support and ﬁ nancial stability to make the NCPRR viable in the new century.

The intergenerational reﬂ ection, interaction and a sharing of experiences during the convention helped determine how NCPRR will identify itself as the continuation of a proud organizational tradition while simultaneously serving as an effective organizational tool and asset for the next generation of leadership in our communities across the country. Additionally it will provide a platform to follow as well as methods for the direct engagement of the next generation of community leaders and uniﬁ ed efforts for making positive social change into the future.

Please Join Us for the 8th National Convention of the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights October 8 – 10, 2011, Miami, Florida

For more information about the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights or to become a member contact: www.puertoricanrights.com THE RICHIE PÉREZ SCHOLARSHIP FOR PEACE & JUSTICE AWARD

PURPOSE In 2004, the Puerto Rican community lost an ally, advocate, community leader and urban warrior. Richie Pérez was a beloved activist and leader in the ﬁ ght for social justice and human rights. He brought integrity, zeal and unity to many causes to which he was committed. These included the struggle for racial justice and against police brutality, Puerto Rican independence and universal human rights. As a former Young Lord and founding member of the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights, Richie was our inspiration and conscience. Richie wrote and lectured extensively on the Puerto Rican urban experience and as a professor in the CUNY system taught classes in mass media, US social policy and the history of the labor and civil rights movements. Richie believed greatly in the power and potential of young people to create social change. He personally mentored many youth and believed that the torch of the movement for justice had to be passed on to the next generation.

In his memory, Comité Noviembre has established the Richie Pérez Scholarship for Peace and Justice. The award will recognize Puerto Rican young people for their commitment, activism and achievements in any of the areas of human rights and social justice. This annual award will both promote the advancement of new leaders in the movement for peace and justice, and also invest in their continued growth by providing support for their ongoing education and political development The scholarship winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The application form will be ready for distribution and posted on Comité Noviembre’s website, www.comitenoviembre.org, in early December.

ELIGIBILTY • Applicants must Be of Puerto Rican descent • Document a minimum of one-year active participation and organizing work in a social justice or human rights issue. • Be enrolled in an accredited college or university by the fall of each year or at the time of the scholarship award. • Be between the ages of 17 and 25.

GUIDELINES • A completed application package must include an application form, essay, two letters of recommendation and a short biographical sketch. All items must be submitted in one package. • Letters of recommendation must be from community members who personally know their work, leadership and commitment to social justice and human rights causes. • Application package must be received or post marked by the deadline dated indicated. • Application package received or post marked after the deadline date will be disqualifi ed. • Finalist will be notifi ed in a timely manner. • A mandatory personal interview will be conducted by the scholarship committee. Finalist will be notifi ed of the interview at least one week in advance. Finalist will not be considered if he/she does not show-up for interview. Other arrangements will be made for fi nalist away at college. • Recipients of the Richie Perez Scholarship Award will be disqualifi ed should any of the following conditions occur: (1) recipient provides false information on application (2) recipients is not en rolled in an accredited college or university by the fall or at the time of the award (3) recipient is not of Puerto Rican descent • Scholarship payment will be made by Comité Noviembre upon recipient of offi cial documentation from college Reg- istrar or Bursar’s Offi ce.

Please contact Martha Laureano, (718) 387-0404, [email protected], if you have any questions or to receive an application form. You can also visit our website at www.comitenoviembre.org RICHIE PEREZ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Miguel Rodriguez Miguel Rodriguez was born in 1991 in Queens, New York, and raised in the Bronx. With a passion for ﬁ lmmaking, he attended and graduated from New Explorer’s High School for Film and Humanities and was a Ghetto Film School Fellow. High school was a roller coaster ride going from cutting class and playing what his father called the “catch up game” in sophomore year to being on the math honor roll his junior year. Cur- rently completing his second year at CUNY Hostos Community College. At the age of 16, he was introduced to a youth organization called Sistas and Brothas United (SBU). He began his involvement at SBU through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), going through SBU’s intense leadership development curriculum and political education track. Almost 3 years later, he has found himself rooted in the work of SBU and has challenged himself to take a lead in educational justice work. Be- cause of the knowledge and skills he has obtained in SBU he has been able to represent the organization in the Urban Youth Collaborative (UYC), been voted Chairperson of the Youth Strategy Team of the Alliance for Educational Justice (AEJ), and served as Board Member of SBU’s parent organization, The Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC). Miguel plans on continuing his work and ﬁ ghting for the rights of low-income and students of color across the country. “We have the right to access a quality education that pushes all students to college, not prisons. It is our duty to strive for justice and open the minds of those who have denied us that right”.

EricEric Nieves is Nievesin his senior year at Williamsburg Prep High School. He has overcome many personal struggles in his life with the love and support of his family. Since he was six years old, Eric has been an active member of El Puente, a community rights organization based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Through El Puente, he has built awareness of social justice issues in his community and in the world.

Eric has participated in numerous rallies and community mobilizations. Among them, a community led effort that halted the expansion of Radiac, a waste transfer station. Eric has been involved in the Anti War movement and is passionate about empowering young people to make positive change in their lives and their community. He has worked on the campaign to re-elect Councilmember Diana Reyna, an advocate of affordable housing in Williamsburg. His creative side emerged when at El Puente he discovered break dance. Eric realized that he could tell his story through movement. One of his goals is to dance professionally with Breaks Kru and travel internationally. Last year, Eric joined The Pos- sibility project formerly know as City at Peace, where young people receive arts training to develop an off Broadway play based on their personal stories. The experience expanded Eric’s arts training and helped him understand that the struggles in life are what help shape a person. Eric is also an outstanding athlete in track (cross country, indoor and outdoor) and baseball. He is among the top athletes at his school and has won many awards. Eric is inspired to dedicate his life to the things that will help him become a better person and community leader. He seeks to make a difference in his community and serve as a role model. EL PUENTE Nurturing and Inspiring Leadership for Peace and Justice El Puente — Spanish for The Bridge — is a community-based human rights organization that promotes leadership development by engaging youth and adult members in the arts, education, public health, environmental justice and social action programs. Founded in 1982 on the Southside of Williamsburg, today El Puente engages more than 2,500 individuals annually throughout North Brooklyn through its Center for Arts and Culture, a Community Health & Environment Institute (CHE), four Youth Leadership Centers, and a partnership with an New York City public high school it gave rise to, the El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice.

THE ARTS – El Puente’s Center for Arts & Culture is Brooklyn’s most comprehensive Latino pre- professional arts center and home to three Tony award-winning alumni. The Center provides arts training to El Puente’s Youth Leadership Centers and the Academy in a variety of arts disciplines to include: dance, drama, voice, dj/scratch, ﬁ lmmaking, studio/public art, graphic design & Hip-Hop. Teaching artists & youth create collaborative theme-based projects and original artwork that promote human rights & social action. El Puente also collaborates with a broad network of artists & arts organizations to provide workshops, master classes & training for North Brooklyn’s indigenous artists. The Center also produces & presents works by local & international artists as well as cultural events for the community, including our Three Kings Celebration attended by 1,600 people each January.

EDUCATION – The El Puente Academy for Peace & Justice, established in 1993 by El Puente in partnership with the New York City Department of Education & New Visions for Public Schools, was the ﬁ rst public school in the nation to expressly focus on human rights-centered education. The Academy’s students are engaged in a rigorous academic program that focuses on leadership development within the context of human rights & community development. The Academy is nationally recognized has for its cutting edge school reform work & was featured in the Eisenhower Foundation’s report, “What Works: Public School Reform”. It is an “A” rated school and is one of the new York City’s top 3 safest schools.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP – El Puente operates four Youth Leadership Centers in Williamsburg and Bushwick that together engage more than 1,200 young people (ages 6-19) each year. Rooted in El Puente’s holistic approach to youth/community development, our Leadership Centers help young people evaluate their strengths and assets and guide them in creating and implementing individualized holistic development plans through 1- on-1 mentoring and peer support. Leadership Center activities include pre-professional training in the visual and performing arts, academic enrichment, college prep, ﬁ tness/ recreation, health & wellness and environmental justice projects.

WELLNESS – El Puente’s emphasis on individual, community and environmental wellness dates back to its origins in early 1980s as the Southside Health Promotion Center. Today, our Community Health & Environment (CHE) Institute programs include a health care insurance advocacy program for Williamsburg’s residents; Teatro El Puente, NYC’s ﬁ rst and longest running HIV/AIDS & health education theater group; and the Espiritu Tierra Community Garden. Currently, El Puente is preparing to launch its “Green Light District Initiative”, a 10-year neighborhood improvement campaign that will bring its holistic vision of health and wellness to the entire Williamsburg community.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION – Coming Up Taller Award, as one of the nation’s top ten arts institutions engaging youth; Heinz Award for the Human Condition from the Heinz Family Philanthropies; Celebrating Success Award from the Children’s Defense Fund, Arts Advocate Award from the Brooklyn Council on the Arts; 2009 Public Health Community Organization Award, from the Public Health Association of New York City; 2010 New York Environmental Quality Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and Tony Awards for alumni Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Featured Actor-Musical, “Rent”) and Lemon Andersen & Suheir Hammad (Special Theatrical Event (ensemble), “Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam”). El Museo del Barrio, New York’s leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of the Latino, Caribbean and Latin American cultures. Their richness is represented in its wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts, music concerts, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. A dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering place, El Museo is a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile.

After undergoing extensive renovations to its City-owned facility located at 1230 Fifth Avenue and 104th Street, El Museo reopened to the public on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Our renovated and expanded facility hosts an exciting menu of public programming, the new Carmen Ana Unanue Galleries devoted to our Permanent collection, and a Café that serves as a multipurpose programming space, bringing a sparkling new face to Museum Mile’s only Latino institution.

El Museo was founded 40 years ago by artist and educator Raphael Montanez Ortiz and a coalition of Puerto Rican parents, educators, artists, and activists who were determined to see Puerto Rican culture represented in their children’s school and fought fervently for changes in the public school curriculum. Led by Ortiz, the coalition grew into a community movement that wanted to promote Latino artists’ presence in mainstream museums.

Since its inception, El Museo has been committed to celebrating and promoting Latino culture, thus becoming a cornerstone of El Barrio as well as a valuable resource for New York City. Its Permanent collection of over 6,500 objects spanning more than 800 years of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino art includes pre-Columbian Taino artifacts, traditional arts, twentieth-century drawings, paintings, sculptures and installations, as well as prints, photography, documentary ﬁ lms, and video.

From its founding, El Museo has been a place of cultural pride and self discovery for the Puerto Rican community who founded it, and for the many cultures and communities of the Caribbean and Latin Amer- ica in New York that it now represents. Come join us!

Georgina Nichols Interim Director and Director of Finance Susan Delvalle Director of External Affairs Deborah Cullen Director of Curatorial Programs Gonzalo Casals Director of Education and Public Programs Eileen Reyes Community and Government Affairs Manager Mariana Salem Manager of External Events

1230 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street) New York, NY 10029 www.elmuseo.org ANNUAL THREE KINGS CELEBRATION

This year’s Three Kings Day Parade was a meaningful one for El Museo del Barrio—its fi rst holiday celebration held in its newly renovated facilities! The program began with a special breakfast in El Museo’s El Café that welcomed the Honorary Kings, Mad- rinas, Padrinos, local community leaders, supporters, and friends from across the city. A number of other distinguished guests joined the event, including New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Councilmember Melissa Mark Viverito, and Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez. Also present were Commissioner Galen Kirk- land of the New York State Division of Human Rights, who presented El Museo with a proclamation from NYS Governor David A. Paterson; and Socrates Solano, who presented a letter of recognition on behalf of Congressman Charles Rangel; former Congressman from Long Island Rick Lazio, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Offi ce of Community Affairs Nazli Parvizi; and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Offi ce of Immigrant Rights Fatima Shama.

The 2010 Honorees included several luminaries, selected by El Museo’s Three Kings Steering Committee for their signiﬁ - cant contributions to the arts and our Latino communities. Honorary Kings included Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor/composer/ lyricist of Broadway’s 2008 Tony Winner for Best Musical, In the Heights; Oscar Hijuelos, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love and other novels; and Raphael Montañez Ortiz, founding director of El Museo del Barrio and internationally renowned artist. Jesús “Papoleto” Meléndez, poet and long time supporter of the Three Kings parade, was named King Emeritus.

Honorary Madrinas included Lori Mari Carlson, editor, translator, and novelist; María “Mariposa” Fernández, award-winning Nuyorican poet; Caridad “La Bruja” De La Luz, dedicated artist-activist and author of Boogie Rican Blvd; Eva De La O, founder of Música de Cámara; and Cleo Silvers, former Young Lords party Member. Honorary Padrinos included Carlos Aponte, former Lieutenant for Education for the Young Lords Party; Felipe Luciano, founder and Chairman of the Young Lords Party; Nick Lugo, founder/publisher of La Voz Hispana and a Taste of East Harlem Magazine; and Francisco Pérez, Jr., playwright and Obie Award-winning Director.

The Three Kings Steering Committee, who helped make this year’s celebration a success with their hard work and diligence, included Yvette Armstrong, Diana Ayala, Sulieka Cabrera Drinane, Marco A. Carrion, Lucia Gomez-Jimenez, Annette Ne- gron, Yvonne Przybyla, Debbie Quiñones, Melanie Reyes, Maria Rivera, Nina Gale Olsen, Alicia Rodriguez, José Rodri- guez, Mónica Tavares, Jaritza Taveras, and Carmen Vasquez.

Peter Quinones and Raphael Morales, who for the last 11 years have become a mainstay of this celebration, once again contributed their liveliness to the parade as the two beloved Three Kings Day Monks.

The 2010 parade welcomed a new generation of giant, colorful puppets created by artist Polina Porras Sivolobova, who draw inspiration from Taíno cosmological traditions. The synergy of the Christian and Taíno traditions, wonderfully em- bodied by the new puppets, perfectly synthesizes the unique cultural mix that characterizes our community, as well as El Museo’s mission.

To introduce school children to the Thee King tradition before they attended the parade, El Museo offered school classroom visits, where its artist educators gave presentations and workshops to complement the students’ experience.

The Three Kings Day Celebration was generously supported by the following sponsors: Consolidated Edison, Inc., Mount Sinai Medical Center, The New York Yankees, Toy Industry Foundation, K.I.D.S. Kids in Distressed Situations Organiza- tion, Fashion Delivers Organization, and Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Media Sponsors: The New York Times Com- munity Affairs, Univision41, NY1 News and NY1 Noticias. The National Institute for Latino Policy (NiLP) is a 5019C)(3) nonproﬁ t and nonpartisan policy center established in 1982 in New York City originally as the Institute for Puerto Rican Policy (IPR). The National Institute for Latino Policy provides a unique approach and voice to the policy analysis and advocacy needs of the Latino community. Originally focused on the Puerto Rican community, our work has increasingly included all Latinos and has gone from a local to a national scope.

The Institute’s approach includes:

• Focusing on the intersectionality of Latino policy issues • The use of action-research that is used as an organizing tool for advocacy • A strategy that focuses on the development of local and state level strategies for policy analysis and organizing • The creative and aggressive use of the internet and the media as community education and organizing tools • An emphasis on working in critical policy areas that are underdeveloped or not addressed in the Latino community

In the past year, NiLP’s accomplishments include:

• Leading a major educational campaign to raise awareness of the 2010 Census and its importance to the Latino community. NiLP has created and coordinated the Latino Census Network, an informational network with 28 of the leading national and regional Latino organizations in the United States and the leading clearinghouse on Census issues affecting Latinos in the country.. In recognition of this work, NiLP President has been appointed by the U.S. Commerce Secretary to the Census Advisory Committee on the Hispanic Population, and he has been elected to the National Steering Committee of the Census Bureau’s Census Information Centers (CIC) Program.

• Being a founder of the Defend the Honor Campaign that put community pressure on PBS and ﬁ lmmaker Ken Burn to include the Latino experience in their 7-part documentary series, The War. NiLP is also part of a group of national Latino organization that have been meeting with the leadership of PBS to promote greater Latino representation in their programming, staff and governance.

• Providing an independent and nonpartisan voice analyzing the role of the Latino vote in such media as the New York Times, Washington Post, El Diario-La Prensa, Shimbun Yumiori Newspaper (Japan), CNN, CNN en Español, O Estado de S. Paulo (Brazil), Univision, Telemundo, Radio Bilingue, Politico, Hispanic Link, Spanglish Magazine, El Nuevo Dia (Puerto Rico), Hofstra Univer- sity Radio, National Public Radio (NPR), Hispanic Market Weekly, XM Radio, the New Jersey Network and even Comedy Central’s Colbert Report, among others.

• Working with national Latino coalitions like the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, the National Latino Media Council, the Defend the Honor Campaign, the National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights and others to develop Latino agenda for change.

• Developing one of the most effective national informational networks on the Internet on Latino policy issues through our Latino Policy eNewsletter, Email Bulletins and National Latino Opinion Leaders’ Surveys.

• Efforts to increase the accountability of philanthropy to Latino and other communities of color through being part of the establishment of the NYC Collaborative for Fairness and Equity in Philanthropy, being part of the Diversity in Philanthropy Project at the New York Regional Association of Grantmakers and the Foundation Center, and related activities.

• Putting pressure on CNN to remove a fundraising appeal by Lou Dobbs from their website for the Town of Hazelton to ﬁ ght support their anti-immigrant policies. Upon receiving NiLP’s objections, CNN took down the biased ad within a day from the Lou Dobbs Tonight section of their website.

• Presentations on Latino policy issues throughout the United States. Including at Brandies University, Cornell University, the Dominican-American National Roundtable Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, the New York Chapter of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), the Latino Policy Forum in Chicago, LULAC Annual Conference in Washington, DC, Northern Illinois University, the Puerto Rican Studies Association 8th Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Proskauer Rose LLP, Smith College, UBS, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Annual Conference in Chicago,the University of Puerto Rico, and the University of Texas at Austin. Among others.

Angelo Falcón, President National Institute for Latino Policy (NiLP) 101 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 212-334-5722 Fax: 917-677-8593 [email protected] www.latinopolicy.org The Puerto Rican Connection to the Immigrant Rights Movement

By Angelo Falcón

One of the major developments that Latinos and the country as a whole will remember for some time is the contro- versy over the adoption of the anti-immigrant bill by the state of Arizona, AB 1070. While similar legislation had been adopted or contemplated throughout the country at the state and local levels, the Arizona legislation encap- sulated more than anything else the rising nativism in the United States and the consequences of the failure by the federal government to adopt comprehensive immigration reform. Puerto Ricans, who in contrast to other Latinos enter the United States as US citizens, have been affected by this rising anti-immigrant sentiment despite technically not being “immigrants.” Some, in fact, have argued that Puerto Ricans, as US citizens, might join in on this nativist movement.

But certain unique factors in the history and circumstances of the Puerto Rican experiences have resulted in a more complex relationship of this community to the immigrant rights struggle. While at the street level there is consider- able anti-immigrant sentiment in Puerto Ricans communities stateside and in Puerto Rico, this sentiment has not risen to the political level. On the contrary, and to the surprise of many, Puerto Ricans political and community leaders and activists have become one of the progressive forces in the movement to defend immigrant rights and the advocacy of comprehensive immigration reform.

In the United States Congress, it is clear that the most progressive positions on immigration, even more so that the Mexican-American members, have consistently been taken by the three Puerto Ricans members of that body: Luis Gutierrez of Chicago, and Jose Serrano and Nydia Velasquez of New York. Gutierrez, in fact, has emerged as the most high proﬁ le advocate of comprehensive immigration reform, tirelessly speaking out on this issue and becoming an outspoken critic of the Republic an opposition to this reform and even of the Obama Administration’s lack of movement on this issue.

Puerto Rican community, faith-based and labor organizations have been leaders in the struggle to protect immigrant rights and promote federal legislation that would create a path to citizenship for the undocumented. The Puerto Ri- can Legal Defense and Education Fund (now renamed LatinoJustice PRLDEF) was among the ﬁ rst to take on the The Puerto Rican Connection to the Immigrant Rights Movement (continued)

rise of local anti-immigrant ordinances when they, along with the ACLU and others, successfully legally challenged the town of Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Hector Figueroa, Secretary-Treasur- er of Local 32BJ SEIU, and Sonia Ivany, head of the New York Chapter of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, both Puerto Rican, have been important labor leaders, among many others, promoting progressive immigration reform. Sam- uel Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Luis Cortez of Esperanza, and Miguel Rivera of CONLAMIC, all Puerto Rican, have been major players in the immigration rights movement.

The Puerto Rican experience also presents an interesting challenge to this immigrant rights movement as well. The holy grail of this movement is the notion that the acquisition of US citizenship and the beneﬁ ts it will bring to those that attain it in terms of their integration into American society. However, despite being US citizens since 1917, Puerto Ricans still ﬁ nd themselves disproportionate mired in higher poverty rates than other American citizens, both stateside and even more so in Puerto Rico. This does not negate the importance of US citizenship but underscores that it is not a magic bullet and that the realities of being Latino im American are more complicated and challenging.

In ﬁ ghting of their own rights as a community, Puerto Ricans have helped to shape policies and practices in the United States that have opened opportunities for new Latino and other immigrants. From language policies and programs like bilingual education, voting rights, afﬁ rmative action and many other areas, Puerto Ricans have been pioneers in ways that have made the conditions of Dominicans, Mexicans, Colombians, Ecuadorans and others more supportive. This is a role that Puerto Ricans have played historically that perhaps needs to be more frequently acknowledged.

At fi rst glance, Puerto Ricans and immigration reform may not seem to have much to do with one another. But the unique history and experiences of the Puerto Rican people have, as it has in many other instances, defi ed the con- ventional wisdom to the benefi t of all of the American people. When opponents of the anti-immigrant Arizona law point out that “We are all Arizona,” this defi nitely includes the Puerto Rican community.

Angelo Falcon, a political scientist, is President of the National Institute for Latino Policy (NiLP) (formerly the Institute for Puerto Rican Policy). He is co-editor of the book, “Boricuas in Gotham: Puerto Ricans in the Making of Modern New York City.” He is a resident of “Los Sures” section of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Angelo Falcón, 800-590-2516 (Work), 917-836-6780 (Cell) The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration represents the Government of Puerto Rico before federal, state, and local governments, promotes Gov- ernor Fortuño’s economic and public policy initiatives to achieve a better quality of life for the four million U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico, and advises local government agencies and municipalities on issues of interest to Puerto Rico before the federal government.

As such, the Washington offi ce is the primary liaison between Puerto Rico’s offi cials, the White House, Congress, and the federal agencies. Additionally, the offi ce interacts with national organizations representing Governors from other states, including the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Southern Governors’ Association to advance Puerto Rico’s interests. Like many other states, Puerto Rico’s focus areas include economic stimulus and development, transportation funding, energy, health care including Medicare and Medicaid, as well as issues that affect veterans and our national defense. PRFAA Washington Roles and Responsibilities • Articulating and advocating gubernatorial and Puerto Rico-related policy positions to Members of Congress and their staff, the White House, federal agencies, state offi ces and national organizations. • Collaborating with the Resident Commissioner to assist him in his duties as representative in Congress of the 4 million U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico, a constituency more than six times greater in size than that of any other U.S. Congressman. • Serving as a primary focal point in the nation’s capital for the Governor, the Governor’s staff, and senior state offi cials. • Providing guidance and support to individuals, businesses, municipalities and other organizations in successfully navigating the federal grants process. • Providing status reports on federal initiatives and representing the island’s priorities in Washington, D.C. • Communicating with national, regional and specialty media on issues of importance to the Governor and Puerto Rico. • Serving as a point of contact for state citizens and businesses in their contacts with the Washington, D.C. community. During the fi rst four months of 2009 alone, PRFAA has provided critical support in advancing the Federal agenda of more than a dozen Puerto Rico Government Cabinet members and agency heads, as well as Puerto Rico legislative leaders and mayors. The agency has played – and continues to play - a critical role in helping to secure hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for vital infrastructure, public security, health, and education programs, among others. As part of these efforts, the agency also embarked this year on an intensive round of workshops held throughout the island, aimed at helping agency and municipal government staff - as well as staff from non-profi t organizations- compete successfully for available federal grant and funding opportunities. PRFAA REGIONAL OFFICES In addition to the Washington offi ce which serves as the government’s primary liaison in the nation’s capital, PR- FAA also has regional offi ces that are responsible for forging close relationships with our stateside communities. Over the last 70-plus years, the regional offi ces have evolved from providing guidance to Puerto Rican migrants, to promoting cultural awareness, to helping the community get involved in the political process. Today, the emphasis of the regional offi ces is on three main areas: economic development through promotion of business ventures between the Island and U.S.-based Puerto Rican communities; education and empowerment to bridge the stateside Puerto Rican youth’s educational gap through a partnership with the University of Puerto Rico; and leadership development through partnerships with local community organizations. All the regional offi ces’ operations are consolidated in two geographical hubs and the central offi ce in Washington, D.C. PRFAA - NEW YORK OFFICE: This offi ce covers the Northeastern Corridor: New York, New Jersey, Con- necticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. It provides services to over two million Puerto Ricans. Established in 1930, this offi ce is the oldest offi ce of the Government of Puerto Rico in the United States. Luis Balzac, Regional Director; Reyes Rodríguez, Senior Community Offi cer 135 West 50th Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10020; (212) 252-7300; Fax: (202) 726-9957 PRFAA - MIDWEST OFFICE: This offi ce, fi rst established in 1948, covers the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North & South Dakota, and Iowa. It serves approximately 500,000 Puerto Ricans. 2511 West Division, Chicago, Illinois 60622, (773) 365-0071; Fax: (773) 365-0072 Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños (Centro) is a research institute dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Puerto Rican experience in the United States by producing and disseminating relevant interdisciplinary research and by collecting, preserving, and providing access to archival and library resources documenting its history and culture. We seek to link scholarship to social action and policy debates, and to contribute to the enrichment of Puerto Rican studies.

Founded in 1973 by a coalition of faculty, students and community leaders, Cen- tro seeks to achieve its mission by working closely with a network of education, research, archival advocacy and community-based partners. Centro has been housed at Hunter College since 1983; yet, it is a CUNY-wide research center.

Library and Archives: The Centro Library & Archives is devoted to collecting, preserving and providing access to resources documenting the history and culture of Puerto Ricans. The collections include books, newspapers, periodicals, audio and video tapes, manuscripts, photographs, prints and recorded music. The holdings include personal papers, records of organizations and institutions, photograph collections, broadsides, programs and ephemera. Among the collections are the records of civil rights organizations, the papers of activists, writers, artists, scholars, educators and elected ofﬁ cials. A highlight of the holdings is the extensive records of the ofﬁ ces of the Government of Puerto Rico in the U.S. Special features of the Archives include its photographic holdings, are art prints/posters by artist from New York and Puerto Rico and sound recordings of Puerto Rican popular music. Finding aids and guides are available online on the Centro website.

CENTRO Journal: Since its fi rst publication, in 1986, the journal has proved to be one of Centro’s most important links to the academic community. A multidisciplinary, bilingual, refereed publication that welcomes scholarly articles in the humanities and the social sciences, CENTRO Journal refl ects the latest developments in the fi eld of Puerto Rican studies. The journal has won 10 academic, design, and community service awards. CENTRO Journal is published twice-a-year (spring and fall) and is available by individual subscription and through various institutional online subscription services.

The Centro Research Exchange program promotes faculty and doctoral student’s intellectual and scientiﬁ c advancement through the sponsorship of dissertation completion and post-doctoral fellowships.

Centro Events are part of an important complement to a broader outreach effort. All events are based on an open call for proposals. All events are widely marketed, offer post-event receptions for networking, and are free and open to the public. Centro Events are categorized as follows: Conferences, Exhibits, Forums, Legacy Series, Meet the Author, Research Seminars, Student Initiatives and Barrios Series.

Centro Voices is a new online magazine devoted to Puerto Rican studies. It is a web-based outlet for the exchange of ideas and scholarship not regularly covered by traditional academic journals. Centro Voices is intricately related to Centro’s mission.

The Center for Puerto Rican Studies (Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños) Centro 695 Park Avenue, 1429 Hunter East New York, NY 10065 (212) 772-5688 http://www.centropr.org Director: Dr. Edwin Meléndez Lares up in arms: conflicting changes and historical erasures

By Iris Zavala Martínez, Ph.d.

During the November 2008 elections, the town of Lares elected a new mayor, Roberto Pagán Centeno of the New Progressive Party (PNP in Spanish). During his campaign, he used the phrase, the city of the open skies (la cuidad de los cielos abiertos). Once elected this phrase was put up on a bulletin board in the town plaza, then on all of the town motor vehicles and then it was put up at the entrance of the town where it used to say: la cuidad del grito. These actions were unilateral ones undertaken by the mayor without consulting the town residents who began to protest and denounce the change of the historical subname of the town. The heat of this issue began to be felt gradually but more militantly this past August to present. In early September a boisterous, well attended demonstration through the streets of Lares held high dozens of the revolutionary ﬂ ag denouncing the actions of the Mayor. He, on the other hand defends his actions by indicating that the new subname is non-political, non-partisan nor religious but promotes a metaphor of an open sky to usher in peace, wellbeing and prosperity. Clearly, peace has not been ushered in but a cry for the restitution of the Grito name. The Mayor has been criticized for being out of step with the residents of his town by attempting a single handed coup of historical collective memory and cultural pride. History nor the experience of its signiﬁ cance can be erased or silenced.

Lares is an inland mountain town of Puerto Rico on the central-western area of the island almost two leisure hours from the capital city of San Juan. It was founded on April 26, 1827 during the period of the Spanish colonization and named after one of its settlers, Don Amador de Lariz. The change from Lariz to Lares was evolutionary although some still pronounce Lares as if it ended with an “ I ”. It has a population of about 33,000 people in an area of 62.2 square miles made up of the core town and 10 outlying barrios.

More importantly, Lares was the site where the September 23, 1868 insurrection to free Puerto Rico from Spanish colonial rule began and where the short-lived republic was declared. The name of this insurrection is known as the Grito de Lares or the Proclamation/Cry of Lares. This indisputable historical event was to resound throughout not only the history of this small town but throughout the island as the birth of the Puerto Rican nation, of its own identity. It would color the lives of the Lareños with the historical signifi cance related to the struggle for independence and the heroic actions of the patriots (patriotas) who led it. Moreover, Lares gained a fl ag associated with the insurrection and was the fi rst town with its own fl ag and where September 23 is celebrated yearly as a holiday.

However, it was not until 1930 that the monumental signifi cance of this event would be appropriately recognized and commemorated given the on-going colonial appropriation of Puerto Rico but of the United States post the invasion of 1898. The leader of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party, Don Pedro Albizu Campos resus- citated, rescued, resignifi ed the importance of the Grito de Lares for the anti-colonial struggle. Lares would be seen in new eyes and recognized for its historical transcendence thereafter. Yearly commemorations ensued with interruptions related to political upheavals or repression. But the identifi cation of the town of Lares as the town of the Grito was imprinted in the historical memory and culture of its inhabitants. Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture presents

OSCAR HERNANDEZ AND THE SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA 10th Anniversary Gala

In celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month. Concert repetoire will feature their latest CD release Viva La Tradicion. Saturday, November 20, 2010 7:30PM Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx.

For information and tickets call the box ofﬁ ce: (718) 518-4455 or visit Hostos Box Ofﬁ ce on Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m.and two hours before showtime. Evaluation of the Northern Gas Pipeline Proposed by the Power Authority Agency of Puerto Rico (AEE): Community Response to the Energy Crisis

Presented by Casa Pueblo, August 17 2010

The Government of Puerto Rico declared a state of energy emergency to push through what they have named the “Greenway Project.” This involves building a pipeline from Peñuelas across the island to Arecibo and from there to San Juan. It would carry non-renewable liquid fuel to the generator plants in Cambalache (Arecibo), Palo Seco (Cataño) and San Juan. According to the government, their investment of $350 million dollars will promote “a savings in the pocket of consumers and the environment.”

The AEE (Power Authority Agency) GREEN VIA PROJECT – Contradictions: The area of direct impact includes 1,500 acres of woodlands. Among formerly protected areas now designated for destruction are the Olympia Forest, Bosque del Pueblo and the Foreman Preserve in Adjuntas, Down River Forest, Vega Forest, El Caño Tiburones, Punta Salinas River Beach, and Linear Park in Bayamón. Residents in these areas are also threatened with relocation. Forests are homes for our biodiversity and cradles for the aquifers that produce water for the entire island. The area of impact on the forests is the equivalent to twice the size of the Bosque del Pueblo. It is this destruction of forests the government calls the Green Way (Via Verde in Spanish).

The pipeline route is 146 km long with a Potential Radial Impact of more than 100 meters wide, according to the AEE plans. The route entails access roads for machinery and building materials requiring extensive removal of vegetation and soil. An estimat- ed 8,235,230 cubic meters of earth, will be moved. This breach will have a further ecological impact of at least 50 additional meters on each side due to the alteration of microclimate conditions, humidity, tem- perature and light. The fragmentation of woodlands caused by the access roads will lead to (i) the potential loss of biodiversity, (ii) the entry of exotic inva- sive pathogens facilitated by this cross island path- way, (iii) wildﬁ res and other disturbances that affect endemic species of birds and (iv) a segmentation of ecosystems that endangers bird populations requiring continuous forested areas.

Hundreds of wells, springs and streams will be affected as a result of the construction and maintenance of the pipe line road and the access roads. The watersheds of the Rio Grande de Arecibo and Rio Portuguese will be seriously impacted by the construction and operation of the pipeline. Other bodies of water threatened by the pipeline include Rio de la Plata, Río Bayamón, Quebrada Diego, Rio Cibuco, Matos Cano, Canal Perdomo, Rio Grande de Arecibo, Rio Caguana Caguanita River, River Pellejas, Rio Corcho, Quebrada Arenas, Río Tallaboa, Tanamá River, Indian River, and the Rio Grande Manatí Yunes rivers.

The route includes 106 km gas pipeline across the Karst Region, including a direct impact on 223 acres of the Special Conservation Area. The Karst area is a unique geological formation that has high biodiversity and feeds the Great Northern Aquifer of Puerto Rico. This aquifer supplies more than 25% of the total water demand in the country, including industrial, agricultural irrigation and domestic usage. There will also be serious impacts on agricultural land, including 106 acres of coffee, 305 acres of hay, and 329 acres of other crops.

The pipeline route will affect some 51 communities, lands of the University of Puerto Rico at Utuado, and entrances to churches, gas stations and other important community institutions, with the potential to directly affect 22,854 families (based on the 2000 Census). The government has declared the pipeline to be at “a prudent distance from communities”, but, for example, the main tube is planned to be located along side the highway serving the community of Levittown (approximately 30, 071 people). It will also pass along segments of High PR10 through Arecibo and Utuado, travelled by an Evaluation of the Northern Gas Pipeline (continued) average of 13,104 vehicles per day.

Relief in the energy bill as AEE – Contradictions • The AEE claims that the cost of electricity, which currently stands at approximately 21 cents per kilowatt hour, will be reduced to about 15 cents per kilowatt hour in 2012 and 12 cents per kilowatt hour in 2015. They allege this will lower customers’ bills by up to 30%. However, the reduction in cost is subject to market price fl uctuations and variations in the effi ciency of electrical generation. Effi ciency of generation by AEE will be lower than those of EcoEléctrica Company, which was used as the reference, because the AEE Plants were not initially designed to operate with natural gas, and will have to be adapted, causing lower effi ciencies. Furthermore, using information from a particular month to estimate the economic benefi t is not acceptable statistical analysis. Prices will vary according to global fl uctuations beyond the control of the Puerto Rican Government. Our analysis of actual generation data available for the year 2008 (as opposed to government projections) indicates a reduction in fuel cost by 18%, not the 30% promised by the AEE. For the period studied, natural gas cost $10 per MBTU. For this same period of time, the cost of bunker fuel used by most of the six AEE plants was 12.25 dollars per MBTU. It is recognized that gas is marginally more effi cient and cleaner than oil, but the difference in price was only $2.25 per MBTU. In summary: 1. The fuel savings is only 18%, not 30%, as the government alleges. 2. This percentage of savings does not apply to the total bill to the consumer, but only to the fuel portion. 3. Any savings will also be diminished in large part by the cost of the pipeline construction, the conversion of the generating facilities from oil to natural gas and the cost of operation and maintenance, all of which will ultimately be charged to the consumer. • Plants that use light petroleum distillate, the most expensive fuel on the market, represent 20% of power capacity on the island, but the actual generation of these plants is very low, about 10% of the island’s electricity, therefore the real fuel savings is minimal. • The government promises the creation of 4,000 jobs, directly and indirectly, during the pipeline construction phase in 2011. This means 4,000 more unemployed people by January 2012. • The $350-400 million in project costs are hidden from public scrutiny by the government. The costs of converting the plants from oil to gas are not disclosed.

AEE Strategic Plan – Contradictions: 70% of fuel for energy production in the Puerto Rico will be under the control of a single company at a single supply point (EcoEléctrica). In the event of a major accident, hurricane, tsunami or terrorist act the Puerto Rican public would be at the mercy of a single corporation with monopoly powers over the power grid. This could lead to drastic price increases and blackouts such as was the case with Enron’s manipulations of the California Electricity Crisis in 2000-2001.

Transitioning from one non-renewable resource (petroleum) to another non-renewable resource (natural gas), replacing one that pollutes a lot for one pollutes less, but maintaining the same pattern of fossil fuel dependence, and adding all the hazards attendant on monopoly control, replacing the Oil Cartel with a Gas Cartel, is not a solution. After a careful evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the Northern Gas Pipeline Project, aided by the participation of hundreds of citizens in multiple town meetings and radio symposiums, as well as the voluntary contribution of scientists, engineers and economists, Casa Pueblo presents the following alternative proposal. While we recognize natural gas has some value as a transition away from petroleum, the proposed pipeline is an assault on the life and territorial integrity of our island.

Given this reality, Casa Pueblo of Adjuntas adopts the following resolution: Whereas: the process of approving the pipeline project has been undemocratic without the participation of municipal governments, communities, NGOs, and civic and religious groups, and has created great public mistrust in the country; Whereas: Puerto Rico’s government has initiated processes to expropriate land from Puerto Rican families on the pipeline route without holding hearings or listening to the people, thus creating rule by decree; Whereas: the pipeline route will impact areas of high ecological value protected by law, such as the Bosque del Pueblo, Bosque La Olimpia, Foreman Reserve, Rio Abajo Forest, Caño Tiburones, Karst Natural Reserve Zone, as well as impact agricultural land, rivers, watersheds, and damage the habitat of endemic and endangered species. Whereas: the government of Puerto Rico has implemented a disastrous public policy toward natural resources, evident in the following actions: the recent amendment to the 1999 law that protects the Karst area, of high ecological and watershed value, which removes it’s designation as the Natural Reserve of the Northeast Corridor; by eliminating areas of the Natural Reserve of Patillas and by facilitating developments in the buffer zone of El Yunque Rain Forest. All of the above should be part of our non-negotiable natural heritage; Whereas: the pipeline route passes through multiple communities in Peñuelas, Adjuntas, Utuado, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Manati, Toa Baja, and Toa Alta, and crosses the costal area in front of Levittown in Bayamon, putting thousands of families at risk; Evaluation of the Northern Gas Pipeline (continued)

Whereas: the current governor of Puerto Rico dismissed the similar Southern Pipeline project after the affected communities denounced the high risk they faced; THEREFORE, Casa Pueblo demands and requires an immediate halt to construction plans and deceptive public relations campaigns about the cost and beneﬁ t of the pipeline, and calls for efforts to refocus the country’s energy policy to include the participation of all sectors and organizations. We propose the following alternatives.

ON USE OF NATURAL GAS 1. By recognizing the partial value of natural gas as a transition fuel, converting the plant in Guayama Aguirre to natural gas (not coal as proposed by the draft ESA), transported by barge or through other means that are environmentally, but not over land. This measure, together with private production, would lead to the EcoEléctrica South Coast Plant get the 55% of actual operating capacity on the basis of natural gas. Although the country’s total actual capacity reaches 4,500 MW, the current daily consumption ranges between 3.200 to 3.500 MW during peak hours. Therefore, the generation from these power plants operating at capacity could represent up to 71% of actual demand. These measures comply with AEE’s set goal of 70% natural gas. 2. Should there be a need for natural gas in the north of the island, fuel supply facilities and storage plants could be established in San Juan. These facilities should cost approximately $ 150 million (based on EcoEléctrica’s expenditure of approximately $ 300 million to develop its facilities for generation and storage t [$ 80 million 10 years ago] and docks for unloading). AEE’s proposal would invest $ 350-400 millions just for a pipeline. This measure would put the access control and distribution of natural gas in northern Puerto Rico in the hands of the AEE and break the monopoly of natural gas supply by EcoEléctrica. It also reduces the country’s vulnerability to disasters, accidents and monopoly by doubling fuel inlet points. 3. Keep Cambalache Plant operating as designed because it has low power generation capacity (247 MW) compared to 1.360 MW at Costa Sur Plant, 1.492 MW at Aguirre, 880 MW at San Juan and 432 MW at Palo Seco.

ALTERNATIVE: TRANSITION TO GREEN ENERGY 1. We strongly support a goal of reaching 15% renewable energy sources by 2015 through distributed electrical generation and net metering of photovoltaic systems or others truly green technologies. Our proposal is supported by the study prepared by UPR-Mayaguez for the Energy Affairs Administration of Puerto Rico entitled “Renewable Energy Targets Achievable for Puerto Rico’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard.” The study concludes that photovoltaic panels on 65% of the country house roofs could generate all the energy required to supply consumers during peak usage. Just by installing photovoltaic panels in all schools, public buildings and public housing we would create a Multiplier Effect in the economy. This could incentivize companies to manufacture solar panels and accessories, creating thousands of jobs in factories and installation services, and bringing revenue to suppliers of pipes, ﬁ ttings, cables, electrical equipment, etc. This in turn will foment a shift in social awareness of the environment and the ozone layer. Puerto Rico could become a model country for sustainable development in the region. It must be the public policy of the country that future investments are in renewable energy, not more ﬁ nancial commitments to outmoded, environmentally incompatible technologies.

2. We also strongly advocate a public policy targeting a 10% reduction of energy consumption in homes, public places, schools, workplaces, and businesses by 2015. Advances in technologies have made possible more efﬁ cient systems of light- ing, refrigeration, water heating and other amenities which could achieve a rapid reduction in energy consumption and fuel costs. The responsibility to educate our community about energy conservation is critical to human survival and involves a rethinking of ethical positions for the sake of future generations. 10% less fuel to operate the country means $240 million a year ﬂ owing into the Puerto Rican economy. Achieving both goals 15% renewable energy and a 10% reduction in consumption--$600 million annually-- would represent for the country’s biggest advance in emerging from the economic crisis that has mired down the country. Both measures together would almost supply the entire demand of the north coast of Puerto Rico. Therefore, this attainable goal could reduce electrical generation on the north coast to a tertiary role and make investment in a pipeline even more unnecessary.

For more information on Casa Pueblo contact: ([email protected]) 787.829.4842, PO Box 704, Adjuntas, Puerto Rico 00601, www.casapueblo.org Julia de Burgos Celebrated

By Carmen D. Lucca

On July 5th,1953 Julia De Burgos was found unconscious and without identifi cation, on Fifth Avenue at 105th Street. Though a few steps from the Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital, Julia was taken by ambulance to the Harlem Hospital where she died the following day. She was 39 years old. Weeks later her body was exhumed from Potter’s fi eld after her family discovered the tragedy. Julia De Burgos rested in a humble grave in the cemetery of Carolina, PR. In the early 1990’s a mausoleum was built for her remains. Fifty-seven years have passed since the poet’s death but her fame spreads just as she foretold in Poem for my Death. Many venture to say that Julia De Burgos has become a myth but a myth is defi ned as: “an imaginary or unverifi able person or thing.” Julia De Burgos is real and verifi able in her own biography: her letters, her essays and her poems. She’s verifi able in the extensive bibliographies, chronolo- gies and biographies written by scholars for whom Julia has become a passion, a mission. That the United States Postal Service has honored her with a Commemo- rative Stamp in its Literary Series proves beyond doubt that De Burgos is a literary fi gure at the national level. In the New York City Literary Map, our Julia occupies the same geography with Edgar Allan Poe, James Baldwin, Arthur Schomburg, Willa Cather, Mary McCarthy and other great writers. Like a phoenix, for the last three decades, Julia De Burgos has been rising from the ashes to assert her immortality. With her ascent to posthumous glory Julia has become a shining star for all who have discovered the magnifi cent world of her poetry and humanity. And yet, it wasn’t always like that. For too long Julia De Burgos was not rightly recognized. It is sadly true but some of her contemporaries depicted Julia as a drunken loose woman and misguided “independentista”. Historian Peter Bloch wrote that in 1965 Clarence Senior, Director of the Center for Studies on Migration at Brooklyn College, was violently opposed to the idea of having a public school named after Julia De Burgos. Mr. Senior openly dismissed Julia as an “ independentista”whose name could not honor a school. Julia, who rose against injustice and bared her soul in poems, was not on Mr. Senior’s list of politically assimilated Puerto Ricans. He failed to grasp the permanence of Julia De Burgos’ poetic presence and prophecy: “A carnation, interposed between the wind and my shadow, child of mine and of Death, shall call me Poet... “A carnation, interposed We call her Poet and our voices echo her name when we repeat her song to Rio Grande de Loiza, where her entire childhood was a poem in the river of her fi rst dreams. We call her Poet between the wind and my as she becomes a portrait, a mural and a name upon the route she walked in El Barrio. We shadow, child of mine and of call her Poet and Prophet in our land, more so now, that she has brought all of us the joy of seeing her immortalized by the United States Postal Service- her lovely face depicted in that Death, shall call me Poet... Commemorative Postage Stamp thirty million times. Oh, how wonderful to call her, to see her, on thirty million stamps, on the Julia De Burgos’ Boulevard, on Manny Vega’s mural at 106th Street. Julia De Burgos, eldest child of Paula Garcia and Francisco Burgos Hans, born at dawn on February 17, 1914. Although she witnessed the death of six of her siblings in early infancy and lived in extreme poverty, Julia persisted in achieving her dreams. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in 1933, became an elementary school teacher and wrote plays for radio broadcasts. Always hungry for knowledge she continued to study in Puerto Rico and in Cuba, where she lived from 1940 until 1942. In New York City she became the editor of Pueblos Hispanos, conducted interviews and wrote brilliant essays. As her letters and diary reveal, from 1948 until 1953, Julia’s life became a constant journey from hospital to hospital. With so much stacked against her she still held onto her “ofi cio de poeta” and kept on pouring her reality in poems. In her last poem, Farewell from Welfare Island, composed in February 1953 she says: “It has to be from here/right this instance/my cry to the world/My cry that is no more mine/but hers and his forever/the comrades of my silence/ the phantoms of my grave/It has to be from here/forgotten but unshaken/among comrades of silence/deep in Welfare Island/my farewell to the world. Even towards the end Julia De Burgos lived as a poet. She may have been forsaken and abandoned by others but the vitality of her poetry never left her. The young, passionate author of: Poemas en veinte surcos ( 1938), Cancion de la verdad sencilla (1939), El mar y tu (1941) is the same one who courageously bids us goodbye from that stony island in the midst of the East River. She’s the same poet that, with a clear and daring voice declared to the classicist society of her time: “I meant to be what men wished me to be/ an intention to live/a game of hide and seek with my being/But I was made of gifts/and my feet leveled upon the promised land/could not bear to walk backwards/and they kept going forward, forward,/avoiding the ashes to reach out for the kiss/of the new paths/…Thus, my route so defi ned in the present,/I felt I was the sprout from all the soils of earth/the soils without history/the soils without future/the soils without shore/of all men and all eras/ And I was whole within me/I meant to be what men wished me to be,/an intention to live/…when the heralds had already announced me/in the regal parade of the ancient tree trunks/the wish to follow men was bent within me/and the homage was left waiting for me./ (Carmen D. Lucca’s translation)

Carmen D. Lucca is president of the Association for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Culture In Memoriam Puertorriqueños de alma, vida y corazón

Ernesto Malave, (1958 – 2009), Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance at The City University of New York, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was 51 years old. Throughout his 27-year career at CUNY, including the last six years as the University’s chief fi nancial offi cer, he was known for his keen fi nancial acumen, creative leadership, and genuine concern for students and colleagues alike. His distinguished and dedicated service enhanced the University in every way. Above all, he was passionate about protecting the students who would be most affected by the vagaries of the economy, preserving counseling, advisement and other services critical to student retention and success. Even as funding for the University constricted, he found ways to bring more full-time faculty into the classroom. Ernesto lived and breathed CUNY but he was also a husband, the father of two sons, a brother, a mentor, beloved colleague, and friend to many. Ernesto managed a vast fi nancial universe, but he was no ordinary chief fi nancial offi cer. His bottom line was keeping CUNY’s riches affordable for the most economically vulnerable of students—whether hailing from his old South Bronx neighborhood, Flatbush, East Elmhurst, or the Lower East Side—who surge through the University’s golden doors each year. That he kept that promise will always be remembered.

William “Willie” Miranda Marín (1940 – 2010) was the beloved mayor of Caguas, Puerto Rico from 1997 until his death in 2010. The son of a sugar cane cutter, and a tobacco stripper, Mi- randa Marin was born in the Tomás de Castro sector of rural Caguas, and graduated from the José Gautier Benítez High School in Caguas in 1957. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras. In 1969 he completed his law degree at the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras and was admitted to the bar in 1970. Miranda Marín was the chairman of the U.S. Democratic Party Chapter of Puerto Rico, secretary-general of the Popular Democratic Party of Puerto Rico (PPD), chairman of the PPD Status Commission, and president of the Puerto Rico Mayors Association. Until his death, he was chairman of the board of the Municipal Revenue Collections Center (CRIM). Miranda Marin’s views were regarded as “soberanista” which seeks more sovereign political powers from the US outside the current framework of E.L.A (Estado Libre Asociado). In 2002, Miranda Marín earned the distinction of being voted as Caribbean Business’ Public Sector Person of the Year.

Juan Mari Brás (1927 – 2010) was an advocate for Puerto Rican independence from the United States who founded the Puerto Rican Socialist Party (PSP). On October 25, 2006, he became the fi rst person to receive a Puerto Rican citizenship certifi cate from the Puerto Rico State Depart- ment. (Photo: Mari Brás after receiving the fi rst Certifi cate of Citizenship of Puerto Rico, Sep- tember 14, 2007). Mari Brás was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, at 18 years old, he founded a pro-independence movement and the fi rst pro-independence political radio program “Grito de la Patria”. In 1946 became a founding member of Gilberto Concepción de Gracia’s Puerto Rican Independence Party. Mari Brás became the president of the party’s “Puerto Rican Independence Youth”. Mari Brás went to Lakeland, Florida, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He obtained his law degree from American University. In 1959, Mari Brás founded the “Pro-Independence Movement”, which grouped Puerto Rican independence followers who supported the Socialist philosophy. Along with César Andreu Iglesias he founded the political newspaper Claridad, which he directed for three decades. In 1971, the “Pro-Independence Movement” was renamed and became the Puerto Rican So- cialist Party (PSP). In 1973, he spoke before the United Nations about Puerto Rico being a colony of the United States and demanded the decolonization of the island. He was the fi rst Puerto Rican to raise this issue. On July 11, 1994, Mari Brás renounced his United States citizenship at the American Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela. He did this to test a technicality in United States citizenship laws. Legally, a citizen of the United States who renounces his citizenship would be deported to his country of origin. Since Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, the country’s De- partment of State would have had no option but to deport Puerto Ricans who renounced to their citizenship to Puerto Rico. Mari Bras was taken to court in San Juan on the allegation that if he had renounced his American citizenship, then he also had renounced his right to vote in the local Puerto Rican elections. The courts ruled in his favor twice. This action continues to be a popular subject of debate.

Dolores “Lolita” Lebrón Sotomayor (1919 – 2010) was an active advocate for Puerto Rican independence. She was born and raised in Lares, Puerto Rico, where she joined the Liberal Party. In her youth she met Francisco Matos Paoli, a renowned Puerto Rican poet, with whom she had a relationship. In 1941, Lebrón migrated to New York City, where she joined the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party, gaining inﬂ uence within the party’s leadership. Within the organization she In Memoriam Puertorriqueños de alma, vida y corazón promoted ideals based on socialist and feminist principles. In 1952, after Puerto Rico’s ofﬁ cial status was changed to “Com- monwealth”, the Nationalist Party began a series of revolutionary actions, including the Jayuya Uprising. As part of this initiative, Pedro Albizu Campos ordered her to organize attacks in the United States, focusing on locations that were “the most strategic to the enemy”. She became the leader of a group of nationalists, who proceeded to attack the United States House of Representatives in 1954. She was incarcerated as a result. Lebrón remained imprisoned 25 years, when Jimmy Carter issued pardons to the group involved. After their release in 1981, the nationalists returned to Puerto Rico, where independence movements received them with a celebration. During the following years she continued her involvement in pro-independence activities, including the Navy-Vieques protests.

Juan Alindato García, (1920 – 2010) a Puerto Rican artisan famous for his vejigante masks (traditional papier-mâché masks), died on, May 28, 2010, at 90. Born to Filipino parents in Caja de Muertos, Alindato García may have been the last person known to have been born on this tiny island off Puerto Rico, according to his family. Alindato won numerous awards in his hometown, Ponce, for his exquisite carnival masks for the Ponce Carnival and the Vejigante Carnival of Playa de Ponce. His renown has also traveled beyond the shores of Ponce. In 1987 he won the National Artisan Award, National Heritage Award from the National Endowment for the Arts (1987) and in 1991 National Geograﬁ c dedicated a spread to Alindato for his contribution to Latin American arts. His masks have been exhibited in throughout Puerto Rico, the United States, and Europe.

Benito de Jesús, (1912 - 2010) Legendary composer and singer of el Trio Vegabajeño. Trío Vegabajeño stands apart as the most beloved and representative of Puerto Rico - an institution that touched the national nerve because of de Jesús The trio performed for radio broadcasts in Puerto Rico on the Rafael Quiñones Vidal show. Their fi rst recordings of songs such as “Lucerito de plata”, “El amor del jibarito”, “Fichas negras” and the classic “En mi Viejo San Juan” (lyrics), fi rmly established them as the premier trio at a time when trios were kings. Moreover, their style was copied by others - the most sincere fl attery. de Jesús was born in 1912 in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, and was one of the best regarded composers in the island. His compositions were known throughout Latin America, even today, as evidenced by the recent recording of his song “Nuestro Juramento” by the young Colombian artist Charlie Záa. The legendary Felipe Rodrí- guez recorded de Jesús song “La Copa Rota” many years ago but was likewise recorded recently by Puerto Rican artist José Feliciano.

Jorge Steven López Mercado, (1990 – 2009). In November 2009, the brutalized body of gay teen George Steven Lopez Mercado, 19, was found by the side of a road in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Lopez Mercado was a very well known and beloved person in the gay community of Puerto Rico. He was found on the site of an isolated road in the city of Cayey, he was partially burned, decapitated, and dismembered, both arms, both legs, and the torso. This horrifi c incident has caused a huge reaction from the gay community in Puerto Rico and around the world, but it’s a diffi cult situation. Never in the history of Puerto Rico has a murder been classifi ed as a hate crime. Even though Puerto Rico has to follow federal mandates and laws, many of the laws which are passed in the US, do not always get practiced in Puerto Rico. The police agent that is handling this case made a public statement on television that “people who lead this type of lifestyle need to be aware that this will happen”. Many believe that the statement suggests that the murdered boy Jorge Steven Lopez was asking to get killed. CN stands in solidarity with our community to bring justice and awareness when it comes to human rights.

Dennis De Leon, (1948 – 2009), President of the Latino Commission on AIDS, passed on De- cember 14, 2010. De Leon was a former New York City human rights commissioner who was one of the fi rst city offi cials to announce that he was infected with the virus that causes AIDS at a time of great stigma. He was a courageous leader and activist and had an unwavering commitment to the Latino community, creating educational and prevention programs not just for the gay Latino community, but for Latino women, immigrants and inmates. Under his leadership, the Latino Commission on AIDS grew from a staff of two to a staff of 45 and a budget of $5 million. The LCA now works in partnership with 380 organizations nationwide. Although, Denis was not of Puerto Rican descent, CN wanted to honor his passion and dedication to the community in the fi ght against HIV/AIDS. Calendar of Events

NYS GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH NYC MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH

MONTH LONG EVENTS El Museo del Barrio presents Nueva York (1613-1945). Presented in collaboration with the New-York Historical Society, this intriguing exhibition reveals the powerful role that Latinos and Spanish-speaking countries have played across four centuries to help shape New York into the most culturally vibrant city in the world. Art works, documents, printed books, artifacts, an installation by Puerto Rican artist Antonio Martorell, and a documentary by Ric Burns all serve as testaments to this dynamic history. Exhibition ends Sunday, January 9, 2011. VOCES Y VISIONES: Four Decades Through El Museo del Barrio’s Permanent Collection. Presented in the Carmen Ana Unanue Galleries, this exhibition features milestones in the history of El Museo through artwork, documentation and memorabilia from our Permanent Collection and archives. Gallery Tours available at 3pm on Saturdays in both English and Spanish. On View through December 12, 2010. El Museo del Barrio: 1230 5th Avenue at 104th Street, NYC. Museums hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 11AM to 6PM. Suggested admission: adults: $9.00, students : $5.00; members and children under 12: Free; Seniors free on Wednesdays. For more information call (212) 831-7272 or visit the website www.elmuseo.org.

Taller Boricua Gallery presents DRAWING CONCLUSIONS with works by 8 New York artists: Firelei Báez, Matthew Burcaw, Ricardo Hernández-Santiago, Juan Hinojosa, Chuyen Huynh, Jongil Ma, Adrian “Viajero” Roman and Melquíades Rosario-Sastre. Exhibit ends November 20, 2010. Through drawing, the artists challenge the boundaries of both the medium itself as well as the underlying context of the social and political issues presented. Incorporating other art forms such as sculpture, installation, collage and new media, their work explores the underlying constructs and institutionalized norms of culture such as gender, identity, government, economics as well as the sociology and psychology of our collective behaviors and desires. Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Avenue & 106 St., New York. Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12pm - 6pm, Thursday 1pm- 7pm. For information call (212) 831-4333 or visit www. tallerboricua.com. The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture and the Bronx Council on the Arts presents Las Casitas Revisited: An Urban Cultural Alternative. A timely recreation of the legendary Casitas exhibition originally produced in 1990 by the Bronx Council on the Arts. The original exhibition opened at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., traveled to Chicago and closed at the Bronx Museum of the Arts in 1991. Las Casitas Revisited highlights a unique urban phenomenon featuring an actual casita recreated in the Longwood Gallery along with photography, found objects, video, footage, musical instruments and art. Contributing Artists: Martha Cooper, Juan Fernando Morales, Jose “Chema” Soto, and Aurelio Rivera. Contributing Collections: Henry Medina, Ivan Torres and Richard Tanco. Exhibit on view until December 11, 2010. Gallery hours Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM and Saturday 10AM-2PM. Free Admission. The Longwood Art Gallery is located at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Bronx. For information call (718) 518-4455.

The Americas Society and the Museo de Arte Alvar y Carmen T. de Carrillo Gil presents Shattered Glass: Rethinking the Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil Collection. Guest Curators: Bertha Aguilar, Alejandra Olvera, and Sandra Zetina. This project originated with the Museo de Arte Alvar y Carmen T. de Carrillo Gil in collaboration with the Programa de Estudios de Posgrado en Historia del Arte de la UNAM (Art History Postgraduate Program at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México). Through an academic seminar, a renowned group of scholars and post-graduate students developed the curatorial proposal resulting in the Shattered Glass exhibition, which brings new scholarship to the work of Mexican modernist artists, particularly in regard to their inﬂ uence on contemporary art. Exhibition opens November 6 to December 18, 2010. The gallery is free and open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 12-6PM. The Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue, NYC. For more information visit www.americas-society.org.

Franklin 54 Gallery + Projects presents Latin Art Experience. An off-site exhibition featuring 3 contemporary artists: JAVA, Elisa Pritzker, and Fernando Rangel. Curated by Jennifer Groves. Exhibition opens November 4 through January 31. Exhibition on view Mon. to Fri. 9AM-5PM & Wed. until 7PM. Weill Cornell Medical Associates, 201 East 80th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC. Free Admission. For more information: www.thefranklin54gallery.com .

Centro Cultural Dominicano presents The Power of Art/El poder del arte. Two female artists, Dominican and Argentinian, and a young Dominican male artist discovering art. Exhibition on view November 5 to November 30. Centro Cultural Dominicano, 619 West 145th Street, Suite 201, NYC. Free Admission. For more information: www.neighborhoodlink.com/ org/cccdom/.

Consulate of Argentina presents Alberto J. Guzzetti : Argentina, Timeless Beauty - Photographs from Cordoba, Argentina. Exhibition opens November 4 through November 29. Exhibition on view Mon. to Fri. 11AM-5PM. Consulate of Argentina, 12 West 56th Street, NYC. Free Admission. For more information: www.congenargentinany.com. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ COLOMBIA Alma y Pasion/Passion and 07310. 6 PM – 10:00 PM. Tickets: $65. For Soul. A new music/dance spectacular from COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN more information : visit www.prfi .org or call Ballet Mestizo and Harold Guttierez & his HERITAGE MONTH KICK-OFF EVENT, honoring Migdalia Rivera-Taratunio, (212) 414-7836. band. A celebration of the exhilarating music the unsung heroes of our community and dance of Colombia. Thalia Spanish through “Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad” Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint Avenue, Awards and the unveiling of the 2010 poster COLOMBIA Alma y Pasion/Passion and Sunnyside, NY. 4:00 PM. Admission: $25- and journal calendar. El Museo del Barrio, Soul. A new music/dance spectacular from $30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or 2130 5th Avenue at 104th Street,NYC. 6PM. Ballet Mestizo and Harold Guttierez & his visit www.thaliatheatre.org. By invitation only. For more information call band. A celebration of the exhilarating music (212) 677-4181. and dance of Colombia. Thalia Spanish Bronx Zoo presents Boo at the Zoo, all Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint Avenue, day Halloween activities. 11:00 AM– 4:30 Sunnyside, NY. 8:00 PM. Admission: $25. PM. Admission: $19-25. Special: A child THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit dressed in an animal costume can go free www.thaliatheatre.org. with a full priced paying adult. Only one The Institute for The Puerto Rican / offer per family. For more information or Hispanic Elderly Senior Action Council Nuyorican Poets Café presents Friday directions to the Zoo visit www.bronxzoo. presents 33rd Annual Empowerment Night Poetry Slam. Hosted by Mahogany com. Conference for Hispanic & Minority Browne. Spotlight: Queen Godis. The Seniors: LIVING A GOOD LIFE: Strong, Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty Nuyorican Poets Café presents Bobby Informed, Engaged and United. All popular and fi lls up fast, so please get in Sanabria and his New School Afro- day conference touching the key issues line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Cuban Jazz Band. Bobby Sanabria is a impacting seniors such as Health Care Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street professor of music at the New School, and Reform Law, Social Security, Economic (Between B & C). 10 PM. Admission $10. the students that make up the band are Security, Chronic Disease Management For more information, please call (212) the next generation in the music scene. ,Civic Engagement, Elections & the 505-8183 or visit www.nuyorican.org. Sanabria helps them keep the traditions of New Voting Machines, Immigration and Afro-Cuban music alive, and they play the more. Columbia University - Alfred Lerner classic compositions of Chano Pozo, Tito Hall, West 115th Street and Broadway, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2010 Puente, Dizzy Gillespie and Mario Bauza. NYC (Train: #1 to 116th Street or buses: Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 East 3rd Street M4, M60, M104, M11). 8AM – 4:30PM. The Caribbean Cultural Center African (Between B & C). 8PM. Admission $10. Admission: Free. Call or email Angel Diaspora Institute presents the 7th For more information, please call (212) Santini for additional information at 212- Annual International Latin/Tropical 505-8183 or visit www.nuyorican.org. 677-4181/[email protected]. Music Collectors Festival of New York. This year’s theme is Remembering Baruch Performing Arts Center, The Paul the Village Gate: Salsa Meets Jazz. In Andre Feit Memorial Lecture Series and addition to choosing between thousands of MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010 the Department of Modern Languages collector’s albums, attendees can dance to and Comparative Literature at Baruch the sounds of Mambo Legends Orchestra. Repertorio Español presents Mi Bebe College present The day also includes panel discussions, es un Héroe (My Baby is a Hero) by the Las Rutas de Julia de Burgos. A staged presentations and more. Taino Towers Scaramouches Theatre. A puppet play reading of the play Las Rutas de Julia Crystal Room, 240 East 123rd Street / for children about a prince named Azulito, de Burgos, based on the life and works near Second Avenue, NYC. 1 PM – 10:00 who along with his beloved Princess of Puerto Rican writer Julia de Burgos. PM. If you are a collector, vendor or want Perlita, who happily await the arrival of their The play will be presented in the Spanish more information please call: 212.307.7420 fi rst baby. Not But not all is happiness when language, and will be followed by a question ext. 3009 or email [email protected] or the villainous and mischievous Cuchifl in, and answer session. The playwright Oscar [email protected]. plans to steal the Prince’s baby. Presented Montero is a professor at Lehman College in Spanish with Simultaneous English and The Graduate Center/CUNY. The play Thalia Spanish Theatre presents translation available. The Gramercy Art is a production of Teatro IATI (International COLOMBIA Alma y Pasion/Passion and Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Theater Arts Institute). Baruch Performing Soul. A new music/dance spectacular from Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 12 Noon. Arts Center, Baruch College: 25th St. (bet. Ballet Mestizo and Harold Guttierez & his Admission: $25 with discounts available 3rd and Lex Aves.), NYC. 1 PM. Admission: band. A celebration of the exhilarating music for Seniors, Students,and Groups. For Free. For more information about the play, and dance of Colombia. Thalia Spanish reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. please visit www.lasrutasdeJuliadeBurgos. Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint Avenue, repertorio.org. com. For reservations, call the BPAC Box Sunnyside, NY. 8:00 PM. Admission: $25- Offi ce at (646) 312-5073. $30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010 Bronx Zoo presents Boo at the Zoo, all FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 day Halloween activities. 11:00 AM– 4:30 El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños PM. Admission: $19-25. Special: A child presents “If These Wall Could Speak”: The Puerto Rican Family Institute dressed in an animal costume can go free Nuestras Identidades In and Out of the presents October Moon Food Tasting with a full priced paying adult. Only one Streets. An exhibition opening by artist Fiesta. Emmy Award winning TV journalist offer per family. For more information or María Dóminguez, Reception to follow. and Chef Denise Oller is Event Chairperson directions to the Zoo visit www.bronxzoo. El Centro Library At Hunter College 68th and will be putting together this culinary com. and Lexington East Building, 3rd Fl. 5:00 affair with her favorite picks. Joining her PM. Admission: Free. For information call as Honorary Chairperson is former Food Rosalie Roman: (212) 772-5714. Network Chef Alex Garcia of New York City’s Nuevo Latino restaurant Calle Ocho. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2010 El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños Proceeds of the event will benefi t the PRFI’s presents Puerto Rican Women In The Thalia Spanish Theatre presents New Jersey programs. Westin Hotel, 479 Arts. A panel discussion with women artists on Puerto Rican women in the Arts. Hunter Nazareth. Zankel Hall, at Carnegie Hall, 54 For information call (718) 729-3880 or visit College Faculty Dinnig Room West Building West 5th Ave., NYC. 7:30 PM. Tickets $30, www.thaliatheatre.org. 8th Floor . 6:00 PM. Admission: Free. For students and senior citizens $15. For more information call Rosalie Roman: (212) 772- information: www.carnigiehall.org. Nuyorican Poets Café presents Friday 5714. Night Poetry Slam. Hosted by Mahogany Repertorio Español presents Pilar Rioja. Browne. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Repertorio Español presents Pilar Rioja. Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Slam is pretty popular and fi lls up fast, so Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs please get in line early. (suggested arrival Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs to live music with fl amenco guitarists and latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 to live music with fl amenco guitarists and Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Admission $10. For more information, Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 7:00 please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www. Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11:00 PM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts nuyorican.org. AM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts available for Seniors, Students, Children available for Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. For reservations, call (212) and Groups. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Purchase Repertory Theatre presents Los Bomberos de Brooklyn and EL The House of Bernarda Alba by Garcia PUENTE presents RAICES II. Get in WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010 Lorca, directed by Nancy Gabor. In a touch with your roots with a workshop on small Spanish town, adult daughters rebel Puerto Rican medicinal herbs with Sylvia Repertorio Español Presents: La Gringa, against the repressive tyranny of their Elie Rivera followed by Bomba & Plena with by Carmen Rivera and directed by Rene domineering mother, who is intent upon BombaYo. El Puente, 211 South 4th Street, Buch. María arrives in Puerto Rico and is thwarting their dreams of love and marriage corner of Roebling St., Williamsburg, very excited about seeing “her homeland.” in order to preserve the family reputation. A Brooklyn, NY 11211. 3 PM – 7:30 PM. As she visits her uncle in Puerto Rico she twentieth century masterpiece, this is a play Admission: Donations accepted. For more is faced with many questions about being about the nature of fascism, the power of information visit www.elpuente.us Puerto Rican. La Gringa is a story about sexual desire, and the effect of societal rules or call (718) 387-0404. cultural identity and family. The Gramercy on the human psyche. SUNY Purchase Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street Performing Arts Center, Purchase, NY. 8 Repertorio Español presents Pilar Rioja. (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. PM. Tickets $20. For more information: Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the 11AM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts www.artscenter.org . Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. to live music with fl amenco guitarists and For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art www.repertorio.org FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2010 Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 3:00 Repertorio Español presents: El PM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The available for Seniors, Students, Children Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), and Groups. For reservations, call (212) Repertorio Español presents: La Casa directed by René Buch. A hilarious play 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca, about a mother’s outlandish and incredible directed by René Buch. Bernarda Alba measures to make sure that her daughter PAMAR and Symphony Space presents attempts to dominate and control her fi ve is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss Puerto Rico: More Than Salsa with unmarried daughters. In this repressed Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration Arturo O′Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz environment, Lorca creates an explosion of society’s frivolous consumption and its Orchestra. Arturo OFarrill and the Afro-Latin of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. obsession with appearances.The Gramercy Jazz Orchestra explore new and existing The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, trends in Puerto Rican Music, with special Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. attention on folkloric and traditional forms, NYC. 11AM.Tickets begin at $30, with 11 AM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts especially bomba and plena. Peter Norton discounts available for seniors, students, available for seniors, students, children and Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, NYC. children and groups. Performances groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- 8 PM. Tickets: Same Day $43; Advance presented in Spanish with simultaneous 2850 or www.repertorio.org. $38; Members $32; under 30 $15. For more English translation via headphones for an information: www.symphonyspace.org. additional $3. For reservations, call (212) Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. (SEA) and Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Purchase Repertory Theatre presents & Educational Center presents Opening The House of Bernarda Alba by Garcia Consulate of Argentina presents opening Reception & Awards Ceremony for Lorca, directed by Nancy Gabor. In a reception for the exhibition Alberto J. BORIMIX: Puerto Rico Fest 2010. LES small Spanish town, adult daughters rebel Guzzetti : Argentina, Timeless Beauty - & Abrazo Interno Gallery at Clemente Soto against the repressive tyranny of their Photographs from Cordoba, Argentina. Vélez Cultural & Educational Center, 107 domineering mother, who is intent upon Consulate of Argentina, 12 West 56th Suffolk Street, 1st & 2nd fl oor, NYC. 6 PM. thwarting their dreams of love and marriage Street, NYC. 6 PM. Free Admission. For Admission: Free. For more information call in order to preserve the family reputation. A more information: www.congenargentinany. 212-529-1545 or visit www.sea-online.info. twentieth century masterpiece, this is a play com . about the nature of fascism, the power of Thalia Spanish Theatre presents sexual desire, and the effect of societal rules The Consulate General of Brazil in COLOMBIA Alma y Pasion/Passion and on the human psyche. SUNY Purchase New York and the Ministry of External Soul. A new music/dance spectacular from Performing Arts Center, Purchase, NY. 8 Relations of Brazil Presents Marcelo Ballet Mestizo and Harold Guttierez & his PM. Tickets $20. For more information: Bratke and Camera Brasil, A Tribute band. A celebration of the exhilarating music www.artscenter.org . to Villa-Lobos. The Brazilian pianist and and dance of Colombia. Thalia Spanish an ensemble of young musicians bring a Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint Avenue, PAMAR and Pedro Reñe presents his program of music by Villa-Lobos and Ernesto Sunnyside, NY. 8:00 PM. Admission: $25. album “Nos”. Argentine guitarist singer and composer, presents argentine tango E. 22nd Street, 4th fl oor, NYC. 10AM. Rico. The transition is diffi cult due to the and folklore through his second solo Admission: Free. Call or email Angel many challenges Esmeralda will have album “Nos”. El Taller Latinoamericano, Santini for additional information at 212- to face, such as translating for her family 2710 Broadway, 3th fl oor, NYC. 8 PM. 677-4181/[email protected]. whilst she follows her dream to make it as Contribution of $10. For more information, an actress. With Wanda De Jesús and visit www.pedrorene.com.ar. Repertorio Español presents Pilar Rioja. Miriam Colón. Based on the homonymous Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the novel by Esmeralda Santiago. There will Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs be a Q&A session between the author and COLOMBIA Alma y Pasion/Passion and to live music with fl amenco guitarists and the audience after the screening. Spanish Soul. A new music/dance spectacular from Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art with English Subtitles. Auditorium, Instituto Ballet Mestizo and Harold Guttierez & his Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Cervantes, 211-215 East 49th Street, NYC. band. A celebration of the exhilarating music Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11:00 Free admission. 6:00 PM. For information and dance of Colombia. Thalia Spanish AM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts call (212) 308-7720. Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint Avenue, available for Seniors, Students, Children Sunnyside, NY. 8:00 PM. Admission: $25- and Groups. For reservations, call (212) The Americas Society presents Vis-a-Vis $30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Series: Pablo Vargas Lugo and Yasmil visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Raymond. As part of the inaugural event The Americas Society with PAMAR for PINTA Modern and Contemporary Latin presents Instituto Superior de Arte del American Art Fair, visual artist Pablo Vargas SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010 Teatro Colòn (ISATC). The Teatro Colón is Lugo will discuss his work and recent one of the Americas’ leading opera houses, projects with Yasmil Raymond (Curator, Dia The Association For Puerto Rican_ and its Instituto has been educating young Art Foundation). The Americas Society, 680 hispanic Culture, Inc. in partnership with artists for decades. A group of ISATC Park Avenue, NYC. 6 PM. Admission: Free The Museum Of The City Of New York musicians will perform opera favorites. with reservations. For more information present their annual concert of Puerto The Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue, visit www.americas-society.org. Rican composers at 2:00 PM. NYC. 7PM. Admission: Free with RSVP; THE RAFAEL HERNANDEZ-SYLVIA members priority. For more information Purchase Repertory Theatre presents REXACH FESTIVAL visit www.americas-society.org. The House of Bernarda Alba by Garcia This year’s concert features JULITO Lorca, directed by Nancy Gabor. In a CUEVAS y SU TRIO LOS PLATINOS, small Spanish town, adult daughters rebel guitarist JULIO ROSALY and CARMEN D. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010 against the repressive tyranny of their LUCCA Info: [email protected] or domineering mother, who is intent upon 718-367-0780 Directions to the Museum Repertorio Español presents Mario thwarting their dreams of love and marriage of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue Vargas Llosas’ critically-acclaimed La in order to preserve the family reputation. A @103rd Street Train # 6 to 103rd St, Fiesta Del Chivo (The Feast of the Goat). twentieth century masterpiece, this is a play or # 2 to 110th Street (It’s the day of the The story of General Rafael Leonidas about the nature of fascism, the power of NYC MARATHON ** The APRHC,INC.’s Trujillo, who subdued the Dominican sexual desire, and the effect of societal rules programs are free to the public but the Republic in a cruel dictatorship from 1930 – on the human psyche. SUNY Purchase MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 1961, as told by Urania, a New York lawyer Performing Arts Center, Purchase, NY. 8 suggests a very small and voluntary whose father was part of Trujillo’s Ministry, PM. Tickets $20. For more information: donation who returns to the Dominican Republic www.artscenter.org. after 35 years; by the band of conspirators Repertorio Español presents Pilar Rioja. who plan his assassination, and through Pilar Rioja is known worldwide as the the thoughts of the dictator himself. The THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010 Queen of Spanish Dance. Rioja performs Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street to live music with fl amenco guitarists and (between Lexington and Third Avenue) Repertorio Español presents Vagón Spanish cantaores. The Gramercy Art NYC. 11AM. $20 - $55. Performances (Boxcar). Winning Play of the MetLife Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between presented in Spanish with simultaneous Nuestras Voces National Playwriting Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 6:30 English translation via headphones for an Competition 2004 by Silvia Gonzalez S. PM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts additional $3. For reservations, call (212) The stories of fi ve undocumented men available for Seniors, Students, Children 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. who cross the border intersect with that and Groups. For reservations, call (212) of an immigration offi cer who struggles 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. between his duties as an offi cer and his WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 conscience as a son of immigrants. The Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street COLOMBIA Alma y Pasion/Passion and Repertorio Español Presents: La Gringa, (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. Soul. A new music/dance spectacular from by Carmen Rivera and directed by Rene 11 AM. Admission: Tickets start at $25. For Ballet Mestizo and Harold Guttierez & his Buch. María arrives in Puerto Rico and is reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. band. A celebration of the exhilarating music very excited about seeing “her homeland.” repertorio.org. and dance of Colombia. Thalia Spanish As she visits her uncle in Puerto Rico she Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint Avenue, is faced with many questions about being PINTA Art Fair 2010. PINTA is a unique Sunnyside, NY. 4:00 PM. Admission: $25- Puerto Rican. La Gringa is a story about event exhibiting annually – for sale through $30. For information call (718) 729-3880 or cultural identity and family. The Gramercy the participating galleries – the best of Latin visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between American art, coinciding with Christie’s and Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Sotheby’s Latin American art auctions and $25 - $55. For reservations, call (212) 889- with important exhibitions in museums and MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 2850 or www.repertorio.org. cultural institutions in New York City. Pier 92 at the Hudson River, 711 12th Avenue, The Institute for The Puerto Rican / El Instituto Cervantes presents the NYC. General Admission $25, Student Hispanic Elderly Senior Action Council fi lm Almost A Woman. A young named $10, Groups (8+) Reduced price $10. 12 presents Celebrando Con Orgullo La Esmeralda and her family emigrate to PM-8 PM. For more information, visit www. Herencia Puertorriqueña . IPRHE, 105 New York City from a rural area in Puerto pintaart.com. Hostos Community College Modern Pane & Vino presents the Importango NYC. General Admission $25, Student Languages Unit / Humanities Department Trio. Octavio Brunetti (piano), Adam Tully $10, Groups (8+) Reduced price $10. 12 presents Tres Voces Boricuas En Nueva (guitar), Machiko Ozawa (violin) play a PM-8 PM. For more information, visit www. York. Dramatic Readings By Puerto Rican brand of instrumental tango that is unique pintaart.com. Playwrights: Kisha Burgos, Miguel J. and creative. Argentine tango and folk Americas Society presents Camerata Concepción & Tere Martínez . Art Gallery, music. The trio creates a soundscape and Aberta. A cutting-edge contemporary Hostos Community College, 450 Grand aesthetic that are completely original. Pane mùsic ensemble from the Escola de Mùsica Concourse, C-Building, Bronx, New York & Vino, 174 Smith St. Brooklyn. 8:30 PM. do Estado de Sao Paulo, Tom Jobim, 10451. 12:30 PM. - 1:45 PM. Admission: Free Admission. For more information: the group will perform a concert of music Free. For more information, contact www.importango.com. by Brazilian composers. The Americas [email protected] or call Society, 680 Park Avenue, NYC. 7 PM. (718) 518- 6581. Sabrina Lastman presents River of Admission: Free with registration; members Painted Birds . A music perfomance for priority. For more information visit www. El Museo presents THE FUNNY OF LATIN solo voice, pre recorded voice/sound tracks americas-society.org. DANCE by Bill Santiago. Puerto Rican and percussion, inspired by writing created Stand-up comic Bill Santiago hunts for as a consequence of the repression Pregones Theater presents The Harlem The Funny of Latin Dance in this hilarious during/after the dictatorship in Uruguay. Hellfi ghters on a Latin Beat. A new Latino audience participation series. Prepárate The Old American Can Factory, 232 3rd. musical play inspired by the story of sixteen to share your own dance stories and move Street, Brooklyn, NY. 8 PM. General Puerto Rican musicians recruited to join to live Latin music. Here you can enjoy Admission $8. For more information: www. the all-black regiment of the 369th Infantry dance at any level and style—salsa, tango, issueprojectroom.org. during World War I with Danny Rivera. U.S. bachata, samba, fl amenco, ranchera, and Army Lieutenant James Reese Europe cumbia—without holding back. Santiago traveled to Puerto Rico to enlist local will be signing his new book Pardon My FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2010 musicians in the all-black 369th Infantry, Spanglish, ¡Porque Because! immediately later known as the Harlem Hellfi ghters. His following the performance. Book for sale at Noviembre Fifteenth Annual Benefi t dream was to put together a formidable La Tienda. El Café at El Museo del Barrio, Celebrating Twenty four Years of Puerto regimental band and to champion the cause 1230 5th Avenue, NYC. 7 PM. Free. RSVP Rican Heritage Month. 2010 honorees of the Allied forces to the strains of ragtime required at www.elmuseo.org/calendar. are Oscar Hernández, Renowned Pianist, jazz. This is their story. But as it happens Arranger & Grammy Award Winner, Carlos Pregones Theater presents The Harlem in all offi cial stories, a portion of it will be López López, Esq., Partner, Wolf Popper, Hellfi ghters on a Latin Beat. A new Latino told on this stage full of ghosts for the fi rst LLP, Pedro Julio Serrano, AIDS/Human musical play inspired by the story of sixteen time. Production conceived and directed Rights Activist & Founder, Puerto Rico Para Puerto Rican musicians recruited to join by Rosalba Rolón with musical director Tod@s, Julia Velez, Esq. MHSA, Executive the all-black regiment of the 369th Infantry Desmar Guevara. Presented in Spanish Director, Centro Se Salud Comunal Dr. during World War I with Danny Rivera. U.S. & English with titles. Pregones Theatre, Jose S. Belaval, Inc., and Grammy Award Army Lieutenant James Reese Europe 571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York Winner & Latin Pop Artist Olga Tañon, traveled to Puerto Rico to enlist local 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $36-$45. For 2010 Spokesperson. Black Tie. Reception musicians in the all-black 369th Infantry, more information call (718) 585-1202 or 6:00 PM followed by Dinner 7:00PM. New later known as the Harlem Hellfi ghters. His visit http://www.pregones.org. York Hilton, 1335 Avenue of the Americas dream was to put together a formidable (between W 53rd Street and W 54th regimental band and to champion the cause Repertorio Español presents Anna In Street), NYC. For more information visit of the Allied forces to the strains of ragtime The Tropics with Francisco Gattorno www.comitenoviembre.org or contact (212) jazz. This is their story. But as it happens Winning Drama of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize, 677-4181. in all offi cial stories, a portion of it will be this poignant and poetic play is set in told on this stage full of ghosts for the fi rst Florida in 1929 in a Cuban–American cigar Repertorio Español presents La Casa time. Production conceived and directed factory, where cigars are still rolled by hand de Los Espiritus. A new play by Caridad by Rosalba Rolón with musical director and “lectors” are employed to educate Svich based on Isabel Allende’s novel. Desmar Guevara. Presented in Spanish and entertain the workers. Tickets start at Charting the rise and fall of the Trueba & English with titles. Pregones Theatre, $25. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East family in an un-named Latin American 571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 27th Street (between Lexington & Third country (reminiscent of Chile), the piece 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $36-$45. For Avenue), NYC. 8 PM. Admission: Tickets spans the 1920s through the 1970s, as more information call (718) 585-1202 or start at $25 with discounts available for the country moves through enormous visit http://www.pregones.org. Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. sociopolitical changes that culminate in a For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or PAMAR and The Latin American Piano devastating dictatorship. The play is told www.repertorio.org. and Song Festival of NYC presents the from the point of view of, Alba, the youngest Piano Dances of Latin America and of three generation of women. 11AM. Purchase Repertory Theatre presents Barbados. Double CD presentation: Conga Admission: $25-50 with discounts available The House of Bernarda Alba by Garcia de Medianoche by Michiyo Morikawa and for seniors, students, children and groups. Lorca, directed by Nancy Gabor. In a “De Folk Music In Me” by Neil Walker. The The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th small Spanish town, adult daughters rebel fi rst festival in the United States dedicated Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), against the repressive tyranny of their to the exploration of classical, folk and NYC. Performance. For reservations, call domineering mother, who is intent upon popular traditions of Latin American piano (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. thwarting their dreams of love and marriage and song repertoire. Founder, Pianist and in order to preserve the family reputation. A Musicologist César Reyes will be joined by PINTA Art Fair 2010. PINTA is a unique twentieth century masterpiece, this is a play some of the most important specialists on event exhibiting annually – for sale through about the nature of fascism, the power of Latin American piano music. Renee Weiler the participating galleries – the best of Latin sexual desire, and the effect of societal rules Concert Hall at Greenwich House Music American art, coinciding with Christie’s and on the human psyche. SUNY Purchase School, 46 Barrow Street. 8PM. Admission: Sotheby’s Latin American art auctions and Performing Arts Center, Purchase, NY. 8 $10 / $5 Students. More Information: www. with important exhibitions in museums and PM. Tickets $20. For more information: greenwichhouse.org. cultural institutions in New York City. Pier www.artscenter.org . 92 at the Hudson River, 711 12th Avenue, PAMAR and DOM presents Julio Botti $10, Groups (8+) Reduced price $10. 12 Juana Amaya (2003). This program marks - Music from Argentina. Julio Botti PM-8 PM. For more information, visit www. the NY premiere of Homenaje, a centennial (saxophonist) will be performing music pintaart.com. tribute to Torres’ grandfather, Gypsy from his upcoming album “Music from fl amenco singer Joselero de Moron, and to Argentina”. Repertory will include various Purchase Repertory Theatre presents the unique contributions his family (which traditional tangos, new tango as well as The House of Bernarda Alba by Garcia includes his grand uncle, guitar legend original songs. Musicians include Carlos Lorca, directed by Nancy Gabor. In a Diego del Gastor) has made to the history Pavan (guitar), Franco Pinna (drums) and small Spanish town, adult daughters rebel of fl amenco. Skirball Center, 566 Laguardia Special Guests. DROM - Restaurant & against the repressive tyranny of their Place at Washington Square South, NYC. Lounge, 85 Avenue A, NYC. 7 PM. Tickets domineering mother, who is intent upon 8 PM. Tickets $55 and $65. Reservations $10. For more information: www.juliobotti. thwarting their dreams of love and marriage 212 352 3101, Info: 212 545 7536 or www. com. in order to preserve the family reputation. A worldmusicinstitute.org. twentieth century masterpiece, this is a play PAMAR and Centro Español presents about the nature of fascism, the power of SOB´s, presents Liliana Araujo and Forro The Sounds of Spain with Mar Sala and sexual desire, and the effect of societal rules da Madame. Born in Brazil (Fortaleza, Dientes de Caramelo. A night of eclectic on the human psyche. SUNY Purchase Ceara), a researcher of folkloric traditions music from Spain- Flamenco, Spanish Performing Arts Center, Purchase, NY. 2 and a dynamic, charismatic singer. Forro Rock, Celtic music and much more. PM. Tickets $20. For more information: da Madame maintains the traditions of forro Featuring the bands Mar Sala and Dientes www.artscenter.org . while also infusing a contemporary touch. de Caramelo. Centro Español, 41-01 SOB´s,200 Varick St, NYC. 8:30 PM & Pregones Theater presents The Harlem Broadway, Astoria Queens. 8 PM. Tickets 10:30 PM. Tickets: $15, Free with dinner Hellfi ghters on a Latin Beat. A new Latino $5. For more information: www.myspace. reservation. For more information: www. musical play inspired by the story of sixteen com/marsalaband. sobs.com. Puerto Rican musicians recruited to join the all-black regiment of the 369th Infantry Repertorio Español presents Doña Flor The Northen Manhattan Arts Alliance during World War I with Danny Rivera. U.S. y sus dos maridos. Doña Flor misses her presents Duo Caramba. Performing Army Lieutenant James Reese Europe late husband’s passionate intimacy. She classical works for fl ute and guitar by Latin traveled to Puerto Rico to enlist local re-marries and magical realism allows her Composers. The Cornerstone Center, 178 musicians in the all-black 369th Infantry, to live (and sleep) with her two husbands. Bennet Avenue, NYC. 8 PM. Tickets $20 later known as the Harlem Hellfi ghters. His The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th for adults, $10 for students and seniors. For dream was to put together a formidable Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), more information: www.duocaramba.com. regimental band and to champion the cause NYC. 8 PM. $25 - $55. For reservations,

of the Allied forces to the strains of ragtime call (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Nuyorican Poets Café presents Friday jazz. This is their story. But as it happens Night Poetry Slam. Hosted by Mahogany in all offi cial stories, a portion of it will be Browne. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry told on this stage full of ghosts for the fi rst SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010 Slam is pretty popular and fi lls up fast, so time. Production conceived and directed please get in line early. (suggested arrival by Rosalba Rolón with musical director PINTA Art Fair 2010. PINTA is a unique latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 Desmar Guevara. Presented in Spanish event exhibiting annually – for sale through East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. & English with titles. Pregones Theatre, the participating galleries – the best of Latin Admission $10. For more information, 571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York American art, coinciding with Christie’s and please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www. 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $36-$45. For Sotheby’s Latin American art auctions and nuyorican.org. more information call (718) 585-1202 or with important exhibitions in museums and visit http://www.pregones.org. cultural institutions in New York City. Pier 92 at the Hudson River, 711 12th Avenue, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2010 Repertorio Español presents Nobel Prize NYC. General Admission $25, Student Winner Gabriel García Márquez’ Cronica Repertorio Español presents Mi Bebe $10, Groups (8+) Reduced price $10. 12 de una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of es un Héroe (My Baby is a Hero) by the PM-8 PM. For more information, visit www. a Death Foretold). Directed by Jorge Alí Scaramouches Theatre. A puppet play pintaart.com. Triana. A spectacular wedding, a savage for children about a prince named Azulito, scandal, and a murder to which an entire who along with his beloved Princess Dr. Antonia Pantoja Fellowship, Inc. Latin American town appears to be an Perlita, who happily await the arrival of their presents the Annual Theater and Dinner accessory to the fact. The Gramercy Art fi rst baby. Not But not all is happiness when Fundraiser featuring the Pregones Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between the villainous and mischievous Cuchifl in, Production of The Harlem Hellfi ghters on Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 3:00 plans to steal the Prince’s baby. Presented a Latin Beat starring Singer/Songwriter PM. Admission: $25-$50 with discounts in Spanish with Simultaneous English Danny Rivera. A new Latino musical play available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. translation available. The Gramercy Art inspired by the story of sixteen Puerto Rican For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between musicians recruited to join the all-black www.repertorio.org. Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 12 Noon. regiment of the 369th Infantry during World Admission: $25 with discounts available World Music Institute presents Flamenco War I. Presented in Spanish & English with for Seniors, Students,and Groups. For Festival Gitano with Pepe Torres. The titles. Pregones Theatre, 571-575 Walton reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. powerful and riveting dancer Pepe Torres, Avenue, Bronx, New York 10451. Dinner repertorio.org. known for his work with the award-winning will be held at Giovanni’s Restaurant ensemble Son de la Frontera, returns to following the play (579 Grand Concourse, PINTA Art Fair 2010. PINTA is a unique New York with the debut of his acclaimed Bronx, NY 10451). 3 PM. Tickets: $115 event exhibiting annually – for sale through company. Raised in Andalusia’s Moron de for dinner and theater. Proceeds will the participating galleries – the best of Latin la Frontera, a hotbed of Gypsy fl amenco, support DAPF’s Leaders of Integrity college American art, coinciding with Christie’s and he toured extensively with Martirio, scholarship award given to Puerto Rican Sotheby’s Latin American art auctions and Antonio Canales, Sara Baras and Manuela and Latino youth. For more information with important exhibitions in museums and Carrasco and appeared in the New York or to purchase tickets, please contact: cultural institutions in New York City. Pier Flamenco Festival with Son de la Frontera [email protected] or 92 at the Hudson River, 711 12th Avenue, (2006 and 2008) and with Farruquito and visit www.dantoniapantojafellowship.org . NYC. General Admission $25, Student Repertorio Español presents Doña Flor more information visit www.sea-online.info more information: www.conuruyork.org. y sus dos maridos. Doña Flor misses her or call (212) 529 – 1545. late husband’s passionate intimacy. She re- Theatre for The New City presents marries and magical realism allows her to Repertorio Español presents Anna In DanSur/DanSouth. Celebrating traditional live (and sleep) with her two husbands. The The Tropics with Francisco Gattorno and contemporary dance from Latin Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street Winning Drama of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize, America. Produced by Pajarillo Pinta’o. (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. this poignant and poetic play is set in An Idea of Daniel Fetecua and Anna 2:30 PM. $25 - $55. For reservations, call Florida in 1929 in a Cuban–American cigar Amadei. A two-days journey from folklore (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. factory, where cigars are still rolled by hand to contemporary with the representatives and “lectors” are employed to educate of the new waves of Latin American dance. Repertorio Español presents: El and entertain the workers. Tickets start at Theatre for The New City, 155 1st Ave, Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The $25. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East NYC. 7:30 PM. Tickets $15. For more Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), 27th Street (between Lexington & Third information: www.theaterforthenewcity.net. directed by René Buch. A hilarious play Avenue), NYC. 11 AM. Admission: Tickets about a mother’s outlandish and incredible start at $25 with discounts available for Maria Cangiano in Concert. Argentine measures to make sure that her daughter Seniors, Students, Children and Groups. singer/Composer presents her own is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or compositions, an original fusion of Jazz, Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration www.repertorio.org. Folk, Afro, Flamenco and Funk with lyrics of society’s frivolous consumption and its from famous poets (Jorge Luis Borges, obsession with appearances.The Gramercy El Museo presents SIMPOSIO 2010: Alejandra Pizarnik, Alfonsina Storni among Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between NUEVA YORK. This Latin American Art others). 164 E. 56th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 6:30 Symposium expands on the exhibition Lexington Ave & 3rd Ave, NYC. 10:30 PM. PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts Nueva York by inviting established and No cover. For more information: (646) 300- available for seniors, students, children and emerging scholars to discuss the role 0305 or www.lacangiano.com. groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- that Latinos and Spanish-speaking artists 2850 or www.repertorio.org. have played over four centuries in New York’s art sphere. The program will include WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010 North / South Consonance presents Art a presentation by Marcus Burke, Senior Songs from Latin America and Spain. A Curator at The Hispanic Society of America, SEA/BORIMIX Puerto Rican Festival recital of art songs from throughout Latin and a conversation between renowned 2010 presents La Cucarachita Martina/ America and Spain including music by scholars Mike Wallace and Edward Sullivan. Martina, The Little Roach. A popular among others Guastavino, Villa-Lobos, de To wrap up the event, performance artist Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s tale of a Falla, and Ponce. Christ & St Stephen’s Carmelita Tropicana will host a Trivia show. little roach who learns many lessons on her Church, 120 West 69th St (bet Bway & El Museo del Barrio - El Café, 1230 Fifth journey to fi nd true love. PUERTO RICAN Columbus). 3PM. Free admission. For Avenue, New York, NY 10029. 2PM – 6 PM. TRAVELING THEATRE, 304 West 47th more information: 212-663-7566 or www. Admission: FREE. RSVP required at www. Street, New York, NY 10036. 10:30 AM. For northsouthmusic.org. elmuseo.org/calendar. more information visit www.sea-online.info or call (212) 529 – 1545. World Music Institute presents Flamenco Festival Gitano with Angelita Vargas & Repertorio Español presents La Vida es Jairo Barrull. Direct from Seville, Gypsy TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010 Sueño by Calderón de la Barca. Directed fl amenco dance icon Angelita Vargas SEA/BORIMIX Puerto Rican Festival by Rene Buch. Segismundo, a prince, is and the dynamic young Jairo Barrull join 2010 presents La Cucarachita Martina/ imprisoned after his horoscope reveals that together for a mesmerizing night of Gypsy Martina, The Little Roach. A popular he will bring disaster to the country. After fl amenco. Vargas appeared on Broadway Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s tale of a almost a lifetime in prison, he is released with Flamenco Puro and was recently little roach who learns many lessons on her to reign over the country. However, he turns featured in the Farruco family’s Gitanas journey to fi nd true love. PUERTO RICAN rebellious and commits rape and murder. which toured extensively throughout TRAVELING THEATRE, 304 West 47th Drugged and re-imprisoned, he is told that Europe. Barrull, the great-grand nephew Street, New York, NY 10036. 10:30 AM. For the previous events were a dream, which of famed guitarist Diego del Gastor, has more information visit www.sea-online.info brings him to question what parts of his performed with such important fi gures as or call (212) 529 – 1545. life are reality and which are dreams. The Concha Vargas and Juana Amaya. With Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street guest artist Juan del Gastor, their program Repertorio Español presents Nobel Prize (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. Gitanerias is a celebration of the passing Winner Gabriel García Márquez’ Cronica 11AM. Admission: $30-$50 with discounts down of fl amenco traditions from generation de una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. to generation in the Gypsy community. a Death Foretold). Directed by Jorge Alí For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or Skirball Center, 566 Laguardia Place at Triana. A spectacular wedding, a savage www.repertorio.org. Washington Square South, NYC. 8 PM. scandal, and a murder to which an entire Tickets $55 and $65. Reservations 212 352 Latin American town appears to be an Hostos Community College Modern 3101, Information: 212 545 7536 or www. accessory to the fact. The Gramercy Art Languages Unit / Humanities Department worldmusicinstitute.org. Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between presents EL Nacionalismo En La Canción Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. De Arte Puertorriqueña/ Nationalism Admission: $25-$50 with discounts In The Puerto Rican Art Song. Lecture MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010 available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. Performance by Thelma Ithier Sterling, For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or Soprano / Maria Antonia Garcia, Pianist . SEA/BORIMIX Puerto Rican Festival www.repertorio.org. Art Gallery, Hostos Community College, 2010 presents La Cucarachita Martina/ 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York Martina, The Little Roach. A popular Consulate General of Uruguay presents 10456. 2:00 PM. Admission: Free. For Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s tale of a Uruguayan visual artist Andrea Nalerio. more information, contact Rvelazquez@ little roach who learns many lessons on her First solo exhibition in New York. 6 PM. Hostos.Cuny.Edu or call (718) 518- 6581. journey to fi nd true love. PUERTO RICAN Consulate General of Uruguay, 420 Madison TRAVELING THEATRE, 304 West 47th Ave, 6th Floor, NYC. Free Admission. For Theatre for The New City presents Street, New York, NY 10036. 10:30 AM. For DanSur/DanSouth. Celebrating traditional THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 Caribbean Political Exiles in NYC. Panel and contemporary dance from Latin Discussion With Moderator: Dr. Arcadio America. Produced by Pajarillo Pinta’o. PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN Díaz-Quiñones. Panelists: Dr. Orlando An Idea of Daniel Fetecua and Anna THE BRONX Hernández, Dr. Laura Lomas, Dr. Lisandro Amadei. A two-days journey from folklore The Bronx Museum of the Arts Pérez , Dt.Virginia Sánchez-Korrol, Dr. to contemporary with the representatives 1040 Grand Concourse at East 165th St. Silvio Torres-Saillant. Hunter College of the new waves of Latin American dance. 5:30 Pm Faculty Dining Room West Building. 6:00 Theatre for The New City, 155 1st Ave, Presented by PM. Admission: Free. For Information call NYC. 7:30 PM. Tickets $15. For more Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Rosalie Roman: (212)772-5714. information: www.theaterforthenewcity.net. The Bronx Museum of the Arts The 2nd Annual Latin American Piano & and Song Festival of NYC presents Latin The Alliance for Young Urban Design and ComitéNoviembre American Songs of Revolution, as part the Arts (AYUDA for the Arts) presents Celebrando Nuestra CulturaPuertoriqueña of “Encuentro 2010”. A musical journey fundraising reception and dance with El To RSVP Please Call 718-590-3522 or from South America to the Caribbean of the Canario at the Latin Quarter. Reception email [email protected] most powerful composers and troubadours upstairs with Calle Ocho’s Chef Alex of Latin America. Pianist and Musicologist Garcia for reception and dance at VIP SEA/BORIMIX Puerto Rican Festival César Reyes will be joined by some of the section of Latin Quarter. Proceeds go 2010 presents La Cucarachita Martina/ most gifted Latin American singers. Woody toward scholarships and programs to Martina, The Little Roach. A popular Tanger Auditorium, Brooklyn College help the creative young students from Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s tale of a Library, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. urban neighborhoods develop their artistic little roach who learns many lessons on her 4PM. Free Admission. Visit www.myspace. potential. Latin Quarter, 511 Lexington journey to fi nd true love. PUERTO RICAN com/LatinoPianoFest. Avenue at 48th Street, NYC. 6:30PM. TRAVELING THEATRE, 304 West 47th Tickets: $75-$100 with RSVP. For more Street, New York, NY 10036. 10:30 AM. For Pregones Theater presents The Harlem information call (917) 968-4191 or visit more information visit www.sea-online.info Hellfi ghters on a Latin Beat. A new Latino www.ayudaforthearts.org. or call (212) 529 – 1545. musical play inspired by the story of sixteen PAMAR (Pan American Musical Art Puerto Rican musicians recruited to join The 3nd Annual Latin American Piano Research, Inc.) and Clemente Soto Velez the all-black regiment of the 369th Infantry and Song Festival of NYC presents A Cultural & Educational Center present: during World War I with Danny Rivera. U.S. Musical Journey from South America LACW CLOSING EVENT CELEBRATION Army Lieutenant James Reese Europe to the Caribbean. As part of Encuentro with David Gonzalez: MC . Times and traveled to Puerto Rico to enlist local 2010. Woody Tanger Auditorium, Brooklyn artists are 7 PM: Pedro Giraudo Sextet ; musicians in the all-black 369th Infantry, College Library, 2900 Bedford Avenue, 8 PM: Dock Sud playing new Tango; 9PM: later known as the Harlem Hellfi ghters. His Brooklyn. 4 PM. Free Admission. Visit www. Pablo Mayor and Folklore Urbano team dream was to put together a formidable myspace.com/LatinoPianoFest. up with Viña del Mar prize-winner Marìa regimental band and to champion the cause Mulata. Flamboyan Theater, CSV Center of the Allied forces to the strains of ragtime The President’s Offi ce / Hostos 107 Suffolk Street, NYC betw. Delancey & jazz. This is their story. But as it happens Comm. College / CUNY presents From Rivington. Subways F to Delancey or J, M, in all offi cial stories, a portion of it will be Plantations To Resorts: The Caribbean Z to Essex. Tickets $15 dollars - Includes told on this stage full of ghosts for the fi rst In The Age Of Globalization. Lecture by a tasting of Wines of Argentina. Tickets time. Production conceived and directed the sociologist Dr. Emilio Pantojas Garcia available online through OvationTix at www. by Rosalba Rolón with musical director / Presenter: Prof. Carlos Sanabria. This csvcenter.org. Desmar Guevara. Presented in Spanish lecture presents the dynamics of Caribbean & English with titles. Pregones Theatre, economic development in the fi rst decade Pregones Theater presents The Harlem 571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York of the twenty-fi rst century and its impact on Hellfi ghters on a Latin Beat. A new Latino 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $36-$45. For the people of the region. Art Gallery, Hostos musical play inspired by the story of sixteen more information call (718) 585-1202 or Community College, 450 Grand Concourse, Puerto Rican musicians recruited to join visit http://www.pregones.org. Bronx, New York 10456. 5:30 –6:45 PM. the all-black regiment of the 369th Infantry Admission: Free. For more information, during World War I with Danny Rivera. U.S. contact [email protected] or Army Lieutenant James Reese Europe call (718) 518- 4300. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 traveled to Puerto Rico to enlist local musicians in the all-black 369th Infantry, Repertorio Español presents: La Casa SEA/BORIMIX Puerto Rican Festival later known as the Harlem Hellfi ghters. His de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca, 2010 presents La Cucarachita Martina/ dream was to put together a formidable directed by René Buch. Bernarda Alba Martina, The Little Roach. A popular regimental band and to champion the cause attempts to dominate and control her fi ve Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s tale of a of the Allied forces to the strains of ragtime unmarried daughters. In this repressed little roach who learns many lessons on her jazz. This is their story. But as it happens environment, Lorca creates an explosion journey to fi nd true love. PUERTO RICAN in all offi cial stories, a portion of it will be of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. TRAVELING THEATRE, 304 West 47th told on this stage full of ghosts for the fi rst The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East Street, New York, NY 10036. 10:30 AM. For time. Production conceived and directed 27th Street, between Lexington & Third more information visit www.sea-online.info by Rosalba Rolón with musical director Avenues, NYC. 11 AM & 7 PM; Tickets or call (212) 529 – 1545. Desmar Guevara. Presented in Spanish begin at $30, with discounts available for & English with titles. Pregones Theatre, seniors, students, children and groups. The Americas Society presents Ibo 571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York Performances presented in Spanish Cooper. Ibo Cooper is a Jamaican 10451. 7 PM. Admission: $36-$45. For with simultaneous English translation keyboardist, a founding member of the more information call (718) 585-1202 or via headphones for an additional $3. For renowned band Third World, and a teacher visit http://www.pregones.org. reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. who bridges the gap between formal musical repertorio.org. training and oral tradition.The Americas Society, 680 Park Avenue, NYC. 7PM. El Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños Admission: Free. For more information visit presents 19th Century Puerto Rican And www.americas-society.org. Pregones Theater presents The Harlem SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2010 writing techniques and tools, performance Hellfi ghters on a Latin Beat. A new Latino practices, speech delivery, overcoming musical play inspired by the story of sixteen Comité Noviembre presents the 5th stage fright, and much more! El Museo del Puerto Rican musicians recruited to join Annual Comité Noviembre Puerto Rican Barrio- El Taller, 1230 5th Avenue, NYC. the all-black regiment of the 369th Infantry Artisans Fair. Dedicated to CUNY’s 4:30-6:30 PM. Admission: FREE / RSVP during World War I with Danny Rivera. U.S. Senior Vice Chancellor for Budget and required at www.elmuseo.org/calendar. Army Lieutenant James Reese Europe Finance Ernesto Malave (1958-2009). In traveled to Puerto Rico to enlist local keeping with its mission to promote Puerto Repertorio Español presents La Vida es musicians in the all-black 369th Infantry, Rican culture and art, Comité Noviembre has Sueño by Calderón de la Barca. Directed later known as the Harlem Hellfi ghters. His invited Puerto Rican artisans from Puerto by Rene Buch. Segismundo, a prince, is dream was to put together a formidable Rico and the United States to participate in imprisoned after his horoscope reveals that regimental band and to champion the cause its fi fth annual Puerto Rican Artisans Fair he will bring disaster to the country. After of the Allied forces to the strains of ragtime by promoting and selling their wares while almost a lifetime in prison, he is released jazz. This is their story. But as it happens typical Puerto Rican food is sold from kiosks to reign over the country. However, he turns in all offi cial stories, a portion of it will be and musical acts entertain throughout rebellious and commits rape and murder. told on this stage full of ghosts for the fi rst the day. There will also be workshops for Drugged and re-imprisoned, he is told that time. Production conceived and directed children such as mask making, the history the previous events were a dream, which by Rosalba Rolón with musical director of the Three Kings’ celebration, Taino story brings him to question what parts of his Desmar Guevara. Presented in Spanish telling and much more! Come, have fun, life are reality and which are dreams. The & English with titles. Pregones Theatre, learn about our culture, and do your holiday Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street 571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York shopping purchasing unique gifts. Hostos (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $36-$45. For Community College, Hostos Center for the 3 PM. Admission: $30-$50 with discounts more information call (718) 585-1202 or Arts & Culture, 405 Grand Concourse at available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. visit http://www.pregones.org. 149th Street, Bronx, NY. 11AM – 9PM. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or For more information please visit www. www.repertorio.org. Repertorio Español presents Mario comitenoviembre.org. Vargas Llosas’ critically-acclaimed La El Museo presents SPEAK UP! SPEAK Fiesta Del Chivo (The Feast of the Goat). El Museo presents SUPER SABADO! OUT!: Universes . Universes, the The story of General Rafael Leonidas Target Free Saturdays at El Museo – We international company of multi-disciplined Trujillo, who subdued the Dominican Love Música. Super Sábado continues artists who fuse poetry, theater, jazz, Republic in a cruel dictatorship from 1930 – celebrating all things Nueva York… with a hip-hop, politics, down home blues, and 1961, as told by Urania, a New York lawyer focus on local music! Come listen to the Spanish boleros, celebrates their 14 years whose father was part of Trujillo’s Ministry, ritmo Latino, including musical storytelling together by performing for the fi rst time at who returns to the Dominican Republic by Louie Miranda, Face the Music in El Museo. Members Steven Sapp, Gamal after 35 years; by the band of conspirators concert, and much more. El Museo del A. Chasten, Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, and Ninja who plan his assassination, and through Barrio, 1230 5th Avenue, NYC. 11AM-8:30 break the bounds of traditional theater the thoughts of the dictator himself. The PM. Please note: Galleries are open from to create challenging and entertaining Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street 11:00am - 6:00pm Admission: Free. Visit theatrical works that will touch old and (between Lexington and Third Avenue) www.elmuseo.org or call (212) 831-7272 new generations of spoken word lovers. NYC. 11AM. $20 - $55. Performances for details. El Museo del Barrio- El Cafe, 1230 5th presented in Spanish with simultaneous Avenue, NYC. 6:30– 8:30 PM. Admission: English translation via headphones for an SEA/BORIMIX Puerto Rican Festival FREE / RSVP required at www.elmuseo. additional $3. For reservations, call (212) 2010 presents La Cucarachita Martina/ org/calendar . 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Martina, The Little Roach. A popular Pregones Theater presents The Harlem Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s tale Repertorio Español presents La vida Hellfi ghters on a Latin Beat. A new Latino of a little roach who learns many lessons en los Esclavos Unidos” (Life in the musical play inspired by the story of sixteen on her journey to fi nd true love. PUERTO United Slaves’). Saulo García, author Puerto Rican musicians recruited to join RICAN TRAVELING THEATRE, 304 West and performer, touches on themes such the all-black regiment of the 369th Infantry 47th Street, New York, NY 10036. 3 PM. as the fi nancial crisis, healthcare in the during World War I with Danny Rivera. U.S. For more information visit www.sea-online. U.S.A., immigrants’ jobs and the lifelong Army Lieutenant James Reese Europe info or call (212) 529 – 1545. trauma left after the interview for a visa traveled to Puerto Rico to enlist local at the U.S. Embassy. Presented only in musicians in the all-black 369th Infantry, Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture Spanish (No English translation available). later known as the Harlem Hellfi ghters. His presents Oscar Hernandez and The Recommended for adult audiences. The dream was to put together a formidable Spanish Harlem Orchestra 10th Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street regimental band and to champion the cause Anniversary Gala. In celebration of Puerto (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. of the Allied forces to the strains of ragtime Rican Heritage Month. Concert repetoire 8PM. Admission: Tickets start at $30. For jazz. This is their story. But as it happens will feature their latest CD release Viva reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. in all offi cial stories, a portion of it will be La Tradicion. Hostos Center for the Arts repertorio.org. told on this stage full of ghosts for the fi rst and Culture, 450 Grand Concourse at time. Production conceived and directed 149th Street in the Bronx. 7:30PM. For Nuyorican Poets Café presents Friday by Rosalba Rolón with musical director information and tickets call the box offi ce: Night Poetry Slam. Hosted by Mahogany Desmar Guevara. Presented in Spanish (718) 518-4455 or visit Hostos Box Offi ce Browne. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry & English with titles. Pregones Theatre, on Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m.and Slam is pretty popular and fi lls up fast, so 571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York two hours before showtime. please get in line early. (suggested arrival 10451. 8 PM. Admission: $36-$45. For latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 more information call (718) 585-1202 or El Museo presents OH, SNAP! Young East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. visit http://www.pregones.org. Powerful Voices at Work. Súmate! The Admission $10. For more information, second season of our monthly spoken word Repertorio Español presents La vida please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www. workshop for teens will be led by super- en los Esclavos Unidos” (Life in the nuyorican.org. cool Nuyorican performance poet Caridad United Slaves’). Saulo García, author de la Luz “La Bruja.” Come learn about and performer, touches on themes such as the fi nancial crisis, healthcare in the available for seniors, students, children and Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street U.S.A., immigrants’ jobs and the lifelong groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. trauma left after the interview for a visa 2850 or www.repertorio.org. 11 AM. Admission: Tickets start at $25. For at the U.S. Embassy. Presented only in reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. Spanish (No English translation available). SEA/BORIMIX Puerto Rican Festival repertorio.org. Recommended for adult audiences. The 2010 presents La Cucarachita Martina/ Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street Martina, The Little Roach. A popular (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. Cuban and Puerto Rican children’s tale TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2010 8PM. Admission: Tickets start at $30. For of a little roach who learns many lessons reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. on her journey to fi nd true love. PUERTO Repertorio Español presents El Quijote. repertorio.org. RICAN TRAVELING THEATRE, 304 West A carnivalesque adaptation of Cervantes’ 47th Street, New York, NY 10036. 3 PM. masterpiece. Through Don Quijote’s For more information visit www.sea-online. adventures, the production presents the SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010 info or call (212) 529 – 1545. illusion of an utopian world with a festive and colorful spirit. El Quijote is a polyphonic Pregones Theater presents The Harlem COMITE NOVIEMBRE SIXTEENTH play in which many different genres such as Hellfi ghters on a Latin Beat. A new Latino ANNUAL DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE comedy, tragedy and farce collide to form a musical play inspired by the story of sixteen AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. For the carnival-like and vibrant Don Quijote that is Puerto Rican musicians recruited to join past sixteen years, Comité Noviembre has rich in its musicality.” The play is a collection the all-black regiment of the 369th Infantry set aside the Sunday before Thanksgiving of 12 scenes that present different stories during World War I with Danny Rivera. U.S. as a day of community service and social based on the original text of Cervantes. Army Lieutenant James Reese Europe responsibility in commemoration of The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East traveled to Puerto Rico to enlist local November 19th, traditionally known as 27th Street (between Lexington & Third musicians in the all-black 369th Infantry, Puerto Rican discovery day or as we like Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25- later known as the Harlem Hellfi ghters. His to call it Puerto Rican “encounter” day. $50 with discounts available for Seniors, dream was to put together a formidable During this day people participate in several Students,and Groups. For reservations, call regimental band and to champion the cause volunteer efforts that aid the Puerto Rican (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. of the Allied forces to the strains of ragtime community and its organizations. The jazz. This is their story. But as it happens purpose of the day is to show the spirit of Consulate General of Argentina presents in all offi cial stories, a portion of it will be commitment and the power of action. Over Tangos in Piano by Claudio Mendez told on this stage full of ghosts for the fi rst the years, this event has been a great Claudio Mendez presents his book “Tango time. Production conceived and directed success and organizations throughout the arrangements for Piano in the Authentic by Rosalba Rolón with musical director city have benefi ted from this collaboration, Argentine Style”. The concert will also Desmar Guevara. Presented in Spanish including homeless and battered include his own compositions. Consulate & English with titles. Pregones Theatre, women’s shelters and senior centers as General of Argentina, 12 W 56 Street, 571-575 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York well as individual families. Through this NYC. 6 PM. Free Admission. For more 10451. 3 & 7 PM. Admission: $36-$45. For effort, Comité Noviembre has collected information: www.gmtango.com.ar . more information call (718) 585-1202 or coats, clothing, and toiletries for these visit www.pregones.org. MARIPOSA presents SPit MY SOUL. All organizations. In recent years, CN has artists performing have a special connection conducted a food drive of non-perishable Repertorio Español presents La vida to the legacy of the Hip Hop, spoken foods to create Thanksgiving dinner en los Esclavos Unidos” (Life in the word and Nuyorican poetry movement baskets for the poor of New York. CN has United Slaves’). Saulo García, author in New York City. This event is fi lled with also worked with local supermarkets and and performer, touches on themes such passionate performances by visionaries business leaders to provide turkeys to each as the fi nancial crisis, healthcare in the in their craft such as Mariposa, Sandra family. The food baskets are distributed U.S.A., immigrants’ jobs and the lifelong Maria Esteves and Goya Robles. The night by volunteers the Tuesday before trauma left after the interview for a visa promises inspiration, creativity and love... Thanksgiving to needy families. This event at the U.S. Embassy. Presented only in all the makings of a legendary evening. will be spearheaded this year by ASPIRA of Spanish (No English translation available). Nuyorican Poets Café, 236 E. 3rd Street, New York. Food dropoff points at several Recommended for adult audiences. The New York, NY bet Ave B & C. 9PM - 11PM. member organizations: EL MUSEO DEL Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street Admission: $10 General $8 w/ Student ID. BARRIO, 1230 5TH Avenue (between 104th (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. For information: www.goyarobles.com or and 105th Street), NYC; IPRHE UPACA 8PM. Admission: Tickets start at $30. For [email protected] SENIOR CENTER, 1940 Lexington Avenue reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. (between 119th and 120th Street), NYC; EL repertorio.org. PUENTE, 850 Grand Street Campus at Bushwick Ave, Bklyn; and others. 11AM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2010 - 4PM. For more information, visit www. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010 comitenoviembre.com . Repertorio Español presents: El Repertorio Español presents El Beso Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The Repertorio Español presents: El del Adios (Kiss Bessemer Goodbye). Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The Winning Play of the MetLife Nuestras Voces directed by René Buch. A hilarious play Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), National Playwriting Competition by Tencha about a mother’s outlandish and incredible directed by René Buch. A hilarious play Avila. A quintessential American play about measures to make sure that her daughter about a mother’s outlandish and incredible the lives of a Mexican American family is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss measures to make sure that her daughter living in Bessemer, Colorado in the 1970’s. Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss Lupita, the fi rst family member to attend of society’s frivolous consumption and its Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration university, is about to graduate, a cause obsession with appearances.The Gramercy of society’s frivolous consumption and its for celebration. But the festivities take an Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, obsession with appearances.The Gramercy unexpected turn when she announces that between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between instead of taking a job at a local school 11 AM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30 which was pre-arranged by her uncle, she available for seniors, students, children and PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts will be moving away with her boyfriend. The groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- 2850 or www.repertorio.org. in this joyous Latino holiday tradition. Taste Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños and pick with the judges who will go on presents Puerto Rican Classic Film Musica no Museu presents Angelica de to qualify as Coquito Master 2010. LES Festival: “Lamento Borincano,” Directed la Riva, Soprano and Nilko Andreas, Gallery at Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural By Fernando Cortes. Festival features Classical Guitar performing Villa-Lobos & Educational Center, 107 Suffolk Street, fi lms, documentaries and shorts from the at Carnegie Hall. Angelica de la Riva, NYC. 6 - 9 PM. Admission: Free. For more archives of The Center for Puerto Rican Soprano and Nilko Andreas, Guitar, will join information call 212-529-1545 or visit www. Studies at Hunter College which depict the the best of Brazilian Artists including Duo sea-online.info. Puerto Rican experience . Covello Senior Santoro from Orquestra Sinfonica Brasilera Center, 312 East 109th Street between 1st and Priscila Bomfi m, pianist from Teatro Repertorio Español presents El and 2nd Avenue. 2 PM. Admission: $3.00 Municipal do Rio de Janeiro in a concert Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The suggested donation, with group rates (10 or celebrating Heitor Villa-Lobos music. Weill Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), more). Hall at Carnegie Hall, 154 west 5th Ave, directed by René Buch. A hilarious play NYC. 8 PM. Tickets $20 - 40 Student about a mother’s outlandish and incredible discount available. For more information: measures to make sure that her daughter www.carnegiehall.org. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010 is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration Repertorio Español presents: La Casa of society’s frivolous consumption and its de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2010 obsession with appearances.The Gramercy directed by René Buch. Bernarda Alba Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, attempts to dominate and control her fi ve ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! Happy between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. unmarried daughters. In this repressed Thanksgiving! 8 PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts environment, Lorca creates an explosion available for seniors, students, children and of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- Performances presented in Spanish FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 2850 or www.repertorio.org. simultaneous English translation via headphones available for an additional Repertorio Español presents: El Thalia Spanish Theatre presents SON $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The SUBLIME with SON de Cuba. Part of East 27th Street (between Lexington & Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), Thalia’s Thanksgiving Weekend Series Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: directed by René Buch. A hilarious play Concerts, New York’s Premier Charanga $25-50 with discounts available for about a mother’s outlandish and incredible Band is back by popular demand. Thalia seniors, students, children and groups. For measures to make sure that her daughter Spanish Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8 PM; Admission: repertorio.org. Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration $25 with discounts for additional concerts of society’s frivolous consumption and its of the series. For information call (718) 729- Leonard Covello Senior Center and El obsession with appearances.The Gramercy 3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, presents Puerto Rican Classic Film between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. Festival: “Somos un Pueblo” , Dirección 8 PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2010 Marcos Zurinaga. Festival features fi lms, available for seniors, students, children and documentaries and shorts from the archives groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- Repertorio Español presents: El of The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at 2850 or www.repertorio.org. Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The Hunter College which depict the Puerto Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), Rican experience . Covello Senior Center, Thalia Spanish Theatre presents directed by René Buch. A hilarious play 312 East 109th Street between 1st and 2nd FLAMENCO TRIO MUSICAL. Part of about a mother’s outlandish and incredible Avenue. 2 PM. Admission: $3.00 suggested Thalia’s Thanksgiving Weekend Series measures to make sure that her daughter donation, with group rates (10 or more). Concerts, this Flamenco show has guest is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss dancers directly from Spain. Thalia Spanish Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration Joyce Theater presents Ballet Hispánico Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint Avenue, of society’s frivolous consumption and its Special Opening Night Performance: Sunnyside, NY. 8 PM; Admission: $25 with obsession with appearances.The Gramercy Puntos Suspensivos, Tres Bailes, Tango discounts for additional concerts of the Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between y Yo (North American premiere), Mad’ series. For information call (718) 729-3880 Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30 moiselle. Ballet Hispanico celebrates or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts its 40th Anniversary year with ground- available for seniors, students, children and breaking choreography and stirring new Nuyorican Poets Café presents Friday groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- music. The extraordinary line-up includes Night Poetry Slam. Hosted by Mahogany 2850 or www.repertorio.org. Mad’ moiselle, a world premiere work by Browne. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape Slam is pretty popular and fi lls up fast, so Thalia Spanish Theatre presents inspired by Chavela Vargas, and Puntos please get in line early. (suggested arrival ZARZUELAS & BOLEROS. Part of Suspensivos, a world premiere by Cuban latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 Thalia’s Thanksgiving Weekend Series choreographer Maray Gutierrez set to live East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. Concerts, this concert features singers of music composed by Gabriela Lena Frank. Admission $10. For more information, Spanish Operettas and Romantic favorites. Joyce Theatre, 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint Street, New York. 7:30 PM. Tickets $10-59, nuyorican.org. Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 4 PM; Admission: for group sales, seniors and students call $25 with discounts for additional concerts (212) 242-0800 or www.joyce.org. of the series. For information call (718) 729- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2010 3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010 SEA/BORIMIX Puerto Rican Festival 2010 presents Coquito Master Qualifi er MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010 Leonard Covello Senior Center and El 2010 Contest. The International Coquito Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños Leonard Covello Senior Center and El Federation and SEA invite you to participate presents Puerto Rican Classic Film Festival: “La Gran Fiesta” Dirección which depict the Puerto Rican experience choreography and stirring new music. Marcos Zurinaga. Festival features fi lms, . Covello Senior Center, 312 East 109th The extraordinary line-up includes Mad’ documentaries and shorts from the archives Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue. 2 PM. moiselle, a world premiere work by of The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Admission: $3.00 suggested donation, with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape Hunter College which depict the Puerto group rates (10 or more). inspired by Chavela Vargas, and Puntos Rican experience . Covello Senior Center, Suspensivos, a world premiere by Cuban Repertorio Español presents El Quijote. 312 East 109th Street between 1st and 2nd choreographer Maray Gutierrez set to live A carnivalesque adaptation of Cervantes’ Avenue. 2 PM. Admission: $3.00 suggested music composed by Gabriela Lena Frank. masterpiece. Through Don Quijote’s donation, with group rates (10 or more). A revival of Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, adventures, the production presents the a haunting duet by the late choreographer, Repertorio Español presents Carmen illusion of an utopian world with a festive will be performed. Joyce Theatre,175 Rivera’s La Gringa. Directed by René and colorful spirit. El Quijote is a polyphonic Eighth Avenue at 19th Street, New York. Buch, a young woman travels from NYC play in which many different genres such as 8 PM. Tickets $10-59, for group sales, to Puerto Rico to meet her family and comedy, tragedy and farce collide to form a seniors and students call (212) 242-0800 or discovers her roots. Her misconceptions carnival-like and vibrant Don Quijote that is www.joyce.org. are transformed as she learns that being rich in its musicality.” The play is a collection Puerto Rican is a matter of the heart and of 12 scenes that present different stories Thalia Spanish Theatre presents spirit. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East based on the original text of Cervantes. FUENTE OVENJUNA CUIDAD JUAREZ. 27th Street (between Lexington & Third The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East A retelling of Lope de Vega’s play by Avenue), NYC. Performance 11AM & 1PM. 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Sergio Adillo, set in contemporary Cuidad Admission: $25-50 with discounts available Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25- Juarez with invited artists Mariachi Flor for seniors, students, children and groups. $50 with discounts available for Seniors, de Toloache. A Taller del Siglo de Oro For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or Students,and Groups. For reservations, call Workshop production. Performed in www.repertorio.org. (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Spanish. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41–17 Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8 PM; Joyce Theater presents Ballet Admission: $15. For information call (718) Joyce Theater presents Ballet Hispánico: Puntos Suspensivos, Tres 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Hispánico: Puntos Suspensivos, Tres Bailes, Farewell, Mad’ moiselle, Tango Bailes, Farewell, Mad’ moiselle, Tango y Yo. Ballet Hispanico celebrates its 40th Nuyorican Poets Café presents Friday y Yo. Ballet Hispanico celebrates its 40th Anniversary year with ground-breaking Night Poetry Slam. Hosted by Mahogany Anniversary year with ground-breaking choreography and stirring new music. Browne. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry choreography and stirring new music. The extraordinary line-up includes Mad’ Slam is pretty popular and fi lls up fast, so The extraordinary line-up includes Mad’ moiselle, a world premiere work by please get in line early. (suggested arrival moiselle, a world premiere work by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape inspired by Chavela Vargas, and Puntos East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. inspired by Chavela Vargas, and Puntos Suspensivos, a world premiere by Cuban Admission $10. For more information, Suspensivos, a world premiere by Cuban choreographer Maray Gutierrez set to live please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www. choreographer Maray Gutierrez set to live music composed by Gabriela Lena Frank. nuyorican.org. music composed by Gabriela Lena Frank. A revival of Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, A revival of Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, a haunting duet by the late choreographer, a haunting duet by the late choreographer, will be performed. Joyce Theatre,175 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010 will be performed. Joyce Theatre,175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street, New York. Eighth Avenue at 19th Street, New York. 8 PM. Tickets $10-59, for group sales, Repertorio Español presents: La Casa 7:30 PM. Tickets $10-59, for group sales, seniors and students call (212) 242-0800 or de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca, seniors and students call (212) 242-0800 or www.joyce.org. directed by René Buch. Bernarda Alba www.joyce.org. attempts to dominate and control her fi ve unmarried daughters. In this repressed THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010 environment, Lorca creates an explosion of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Repertorio Español presents Vagón Repertorio Español presents La Vida es Performances presented in Spanish (Boxcar). Winning Play of the MetLife Sueño by Calderón de la Barca. Directed simultaneous English translation via Nuestras Voces National Playwriting by Rene Buch. Segismundo, a prince, is headphones available for an additional Competition 2004 by Silvia Gonzalez S. imprisoned after his horoscope reveals that $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 The stories of fi ve undocumented men he will bring disaster to the country. After East 27th Street (between Lexington & who cross the border intersect with that almost a lifetime in prison, he is released Third Avenue), NYC. 3 PM. Admission: of an immigration offi cer who struggles to reign over the country. However, he turns $25-50 with discounts available for seniors, between his duties as an offi cer and his rebellious and commits rape and murder. students, children and groups. For conscience as a son of immigrants. The Drugged and re-imprisoned, he is told that reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street the previous events were a dream, which repertorio.org. (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. brings him to question what parts of his Joyce Theater presents Ballet 11 AM. Admission: Tickets start at $25. For life are reality and which are dreams. The Hispánico: Puntos Suspensivos, Tres reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street Bailes, Farewell, Mad’ moiselle, Tango repertorio.org. (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. y Yo. Ballet Hispanico celebrates its 40th 11AM. Admission: $30-$50 with discounts Anniversary year with ground-breaking available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. Leonard Covello Senior Center and El choreography and stirring new music. For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños The extraordinary line-up includes Mad’ www.repertorio.org. presents Puerto Rican Classic Film moiselle, a world premiere work by Festival: Los Borinqueneers , Joyce Theater presents Ballet Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape Dirección Noemi Figueroa Soulet. Hispánico: Puntos Suspensivos, Tres inspired by Chavela Vargas, and Puntos Festival features fi lms, documentaries and Bailes, Farewell, Mad’ moiselle, Tango Suspensivos, a world premiere by Cuban shorts from the archives of The Center for y Yo. Ballet Hispanico celebrates its 40th choreographer Maray Gutierrez set to live Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College Anniversary year with ground-breaking music composed by Gabriela Lena Frank. A revival of Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010 and colorful spirit. El Quijote is a polyphonic a haunting duet by the late choreographer, play in which many different genres such as will be performed. Joyce Theatre,175 Thalia Spanish Theatre presents comedy, tragedy and farce collide to form a Eighth Avenue at 19th Street, New York. FUENTE OVENJUNA CUIDAD JUAREZ. carnival-like and vibrant Don Quijote that is 2 & 8 PM. Tickets $10-59, for group sales, A retelling of Lope de Vega’s play by rich in its musicality.” The play is a collection seniors and students call (212) 242-0800 or Sergio Adillo, set in contemporary Cuidad of 12 scenes that present different stories www.joyce.org. Juarez with invited artists Mariachi Flor based on the original text of Cervantes. de Toloache. A Taller del Siglo de Oro The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East Lehman College presents JOSÉ Workshop production. Performed in 27th Street (between Lexington & Third FELICIANO: A Special Family Matinee Spanish. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41–17 Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: $25- Performance. Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 4 PM; $50 with discounts available for Seniors, Eight time Grammy Award Winner José Admission: $15. For information call (718) Students,and Groups. For reservations, call Feliciano in a special one-hour performance 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. (212) 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. dedicated to family audiences. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Bedford Joyce Theater presents Ballet Leonard Covello Senior Center and El Park Blvd West, Bronx. 2 PM. Tickets: $25 Hispánico; Puntos Suspensivos, Tres Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños (General Admission Seating)/ :$10 Children Bailes, Farewell, Mad’ moiselle, Tango presents Puerto Rican Classic Film 12 and under. For more information or to y Yo. Ballet Hispanico celebrates its 40th Festival: ‘All Hawai’ and ‘1937/Masacre purchase tickets, visit www.lehmancenter. Anniversary year with ground-breaking de Ponce’. Festival features fi lms, org. choreography and stirring new music. documentaries and shorts from the archives The extraordinary line-up includes Mad’ of The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Repertorio Español presents La Casa de moiselle, a world premiere work by Hunter College which depict the Puerto Los Espiritus. A new play by Caridad Svich Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape Rican experience . Covello Senior Center, based on Isabel Allende’s novel. Charting inspired by Chavela Vargas, and Puntos 312 East 109th Street between 1st and 2nd the rise and fall of the Trueba family in an un- Suspensivos, a world premiere by Cuban Avenue. 2 PM. Admission: $3.00 suggested named Latin American country (reminiscent choreographer Maray Gutierrez set to live donation, with group rates (10 or more). of Chile), the piece spans the 1920s music composed by Gabriela Lena Frank. through the 1970s, as the country moves A revival of Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, Joyce Theater presents Ballet through enormous sociopolitical changes a haunting duet by the late choreographer, Hispánico; Tres Cantos , Farewell, Nací, that culminate in a devastating dictatorship. will be performed. Joyce Theatre,175 Mad’ moiselle. Ballet Hispanico celebrates The play is told from the point of view of, Eighth Avenue at 19th Street, New York. its 40th Anniversary year with ground- Alba, the youngest of three generation of 7:30 PM. Tickets $10-59, for group sales, breaking choreography and stirring new women. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 seniors and students call (212) 242-0800 or music. The extraordinary line-up includes East 27th Street (between Lexington & www.joyce.org. Mad’ moiselle, a world premiere work by Third Avenue), NYC. Performance. 8PM. Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape Admission: $25-50 with discounts available inspired by Chavela Vargas. A revival of for seniors, students, children and groups. Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, a haunting MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010 For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or duet by the late choreographer, will be www.repertorio.org. performed. Joyce Theatre,175 Eighth Repertorio Español presents Carmen Avenue at 19th Street, New York. 7:30 PM. Rivera’s La Gringa, directed by René Lehman College presents JOSÉ Tickets $10-59, for group sales, seniors and Buch. A young woman travels from NYC FELICIANO: The World’s Greatest Living students call (212) 242-0800 or www.joyce. to Puerto Rico to meet her family and Guitarist org. discovers her roots. Her misconceptions Jose Feliciano, winner of eight Grammy are transformed as she learns that being Awards and seventeen nominations is Repertorio Español presents Nobel Prize Puerto Rican is a matter of the heart and considered by many to be the world’s Winner Gabriel García Márquez’ Cronica spirit. The Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East greatest living guitarist. He has recorded de una Muerte Anunciada (Chronicle of 27th Street (between Lexington & Third over sixty albums, and has brought the a Death Foretold). Directed by Jorge Alí Avenue), NYC. 11AM. $20 - $35. For acoustic guitar to a new level of excitement Triana. A spectacular wedding, a savage reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. with songs in English, Spanish and Italian in scandal, and a murder to which an entire repertorio.org. the genres of soul, pop, Latin and classical. Latin American town appears to be an His artistry is rivaled by few in the industry Leonard Covello Senior Center and El accessory to the fact. The Gramercy Art and makes him an American treasure. Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lehman Center is proud to bring him back presents Puerto Rican Classic Film Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. in this special Holiday celebration. Lehman Festival: ‘ West Side Story’ , Director Admission: $25-$50 with discounts Center for the Performing Arts, Bedford Park Jerome Robbins. Festival features fi lms, available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. Blvd West, Bronx. 8 PM. Admission: $30- documentaries and shorts from the archives For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or $45. For more information or to purchase of The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at www.repertorio.org. tickets, visit www.lehmancenter.org. Hunter College which depict the Puerto Rican experience . Covello Senior Center, Thalia Spanish Theatre presents 312 East 109th Street between 1st and 2nd FUENTE OVENJUNA CUIDAD JUAREZ. Avenue. 2 PM. Admission: $3.00 suggested WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010 A retelling of Lope de Vega’s play by donation, with group rates (10 or more). Sergio Adillo, set in contemporary Cuidad Leonard Covello Senior Center and El Juarez with invited artists Mariachi Flor Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños de Toloache. A Taller del Siglo de Oro presents Puerto Rican Classic Film TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010 Workshop production. Performed in Festival: “Siempre Piel Canela” , Spanish. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41–17 Dirección Marcos Zurinaga. Festival Repertorio Español presents El Quijote. Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8 PM; features fi lms, documentaries and shorts A carnivalesque adaptation of Cervantes’ Admission: $15. For information call (718) from the archives of The Center for Puerto masterpiece. Through Don Quijote’s 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Rican Studies at Hunter College which adventures, the production presents the depict the Puerto Rican experience . illusion of an utopian world with a festive Covello Senior Center, 312 East 109th DANCE by Bill Santiago. Puerto Rican repertorio.org. Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue. 2 PM. Stand-up comic Bill Santiago hunts for Joyce Theater presents Ballet Admission: $3.00 suggested donation, with The Funny of Latin Dance in this hilarious Hispánico: Tres Cantos , Farewell, Nací, group rates (10 or more). audience participation series. Prepárate Mad’ moiselle. Ballet Hispanico celebrates to share your own dance stories and move its 40th Anniversary year with ground- Joyce Theater presents Ballet to live Latin music. Here you can enjoy breaking choreography and stirring new Hispánico; Tres Cantos , Farewell, Nací, dance at any level and style—salsa, tango, music. The extraordinary line-up includes Mad’ moiselle. Ballet Hispanico celebrates bachata, samba, fl amenco, ranchera, and Mad’ moiselle, a world premiere work by its 40th Anniversary year with ground- cumbia—without holding back. Santiago Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape breaking choreography and stirring new will be signing his new book Pardon My inspired by Chavela Vargas. A revival of music. The extraordinary line-up includes Spanglish, ¡Porque Because! immediately Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, a haunting Mad’ moiselle, a world premiere work by following the performance. Book for sale at duet by the late choreographer, will be Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape La Tienda. El Café at El Museo del Barrio, performed. Joyce Theatre,175 Eighth inspired by Chavela Vargas. A revival of 1230 5th Avenue, NYC. 7 PM. Free. RSVP Avenue at 19th Street, New York. 8 PM. Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, a haunting required at www.elmuseo.org/calendar. Tickets $10-59, for group sales, seniors duet by the late choreographer, will be and students call (212) 242-0800 or www. performed. Joyce Theatre,175 Eighth SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music joyce.org. Avenue at 19th Street, New York. 7:30 PM. presents The Purchase Latin Jazz Tickets $10-59, for group sales, seniors and Orchestra conducted by David DeJesus. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents students call (212) 242-0800 or www.joyce. The Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra FUENTE OVENJUNA CUIDAD JUAREZ. org. features musicians from the Conservatory A retelling of Lope de Vega’s play by of Music who study with some of the Sergio Adillo, set in contemporary Cuidad leading jazz performers and educators Juarez with invited artists Mariachi Flor THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010 in the area. SUNY Purchase Performing de Toloache. A Taller del Siglo de Oro Arts Center, Purchase, NY. 7 PM. Tickets Workshop production. Performed in Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture $20. For tickets or more information: www. Spanish. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41–17 and Mass Transit Street Theatre presents artscenter.org . Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8 PM; AIN’T EASY. A multi-media, storytelling Admission: $15. For information call (718) play by Lyn Pyle with Karen Wilson & Joyce Theater presents Ballet 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. Aisha Norris performed with live rap & fi lm. Hispánico; Tres Cantos , Farewell, Nací, Post-performance discussion with actors & Mad’ moiselle. Ballet Hispanico celebrates Nuyorican Poets Café presents Friday director. Especially appropriate for groups its 40th Anniversary year with ground- Night Poetry Slam. Hosted by Mahogany & classes, middle school & up. Repertory breaking choreography and stirring new Browne. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Theater at Hostos Community College, 450 music. The extraordinary line-up includes Slam is pretty popular and fi lls up fast, so Grand Concourse at 149th Street in the Mad’ moiselle, a world premiere work by please get in line early. (suggested arrival Bronx. 10AM & 12PM. Admission: $6. For Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 tickets call Mass Transit Street Theater at inspired by Chavela Vargas. A revival of East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. (718) 512-8519 or email: ainteasytheplay@ Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, a haunting Admission $10. For more information, gmail.com. Info: www.mtstv.org. duet by the late choreographer, will be please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www. performed. Joyce Theatre,175 Eighth nuyorican.org. Repertorio Español presents: La Casa Avenue at 19th Street, New York. 8 PM. de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca, Tickets $10-59, for group sales, seniors directed by René Buch. Bernarda Alba and students call (212) 242-0800 or www. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010 attempts to dominate and control her fi ve joyce.org. unmarried daughters. In this repressed Repertorio Español presents El Quijote. environment, Lorca creates an explosion FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2010 A carnivalesque adaptation of Cervantes’ of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. masterpiece. Through Don Quijote’s Performances presented in Spanish THE INSTITUTE FOR THE PUERTO RICAN / HISPANIC adventures, the production presents the simultaneous English translation via ELDERLY 37TH ANNIVERSARY GALA. Black Tie. illusion of an utopian world with a festive headphones available for an additional Reception 6:00 PM followed by Dinner and colorful spirit. El Quijote is a polyphonic $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 7:00PM. New York Hilton, 1335 Avenue of play in which many different genres such as East 27th Street (between Lexington & the Americas (between W 53rd Street and comedy, tragedy and farce collide to form a Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: W 54th Street), NYC. For more information carnival-like and vibrant Don Quijote that is $25-50 with discounts available for contact Suleika Cabrera-Drinane or Angel rich in its musicality.” The play is a collection seniors, students, children and groups. For Santini (212) 677-4181. of 12 scenes that present different stories reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. based on the original text of Cervantes. repertorio.org. Repertorio Español presents: La Casa The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East Leonard Covello Senior Center and El de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca, 27th Street (between Lexington and Third Centro De Estudios Puertorriqueños directed by René Buch. Bernarda Alba Avenue), NYC. 3 PM. $25-$50. For presents Puerto Rican Classic Film attempts to dominate and control her fi ve reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. Festival: “La Guagua Aérea” , Dirección unmarried daughters. In this repressed repertorio.org. Luis Molina Casanova. Festival features environment, Lorca creates an explosion Joyce Theater presents Ballet fi lms, documentaries and shorts from the of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Hispánico; Tres Cantos , Farewell, Nací, archives of The Center for Puerto Rican Performances presented in Spanish Mad’ moiselle. Ballet Hispanico celebrates Studies at Hunter College which depict the simultaneous English translation via its 40th Anniversary year with ground- Puerto Rican experience . Covello Senior headphones available for an additional breaking choreography and stirring new Center, 312 East 109th Street between 1st $3.00. The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 music. The extraordinary line-up includes and 2nd Avenue. 2 PM. Admission: $3.00 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Mad’ moiselle, a world premiere work by suggested donation, with group rates (10 or Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. Admission: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape more). $25-50 with discounts available for inspired by Chavela Vargas. A revival of seniors, students, children and groups. For El Museo presents THE FUNNY OF LATIN Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, a haunting reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. duet by the late choreographer, will be TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010 Nuyorican Poets Café presents Friday performed. Joyce Theatre,175 Eighth Night Poetry Slam. Hosted by Mahogany Avenue at 19th Street, New York. 2 & 8 PM. Repertorio Español presents: La Casa Browne. The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Tickets $10-59, for group sales, seniors and de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca, Slam is pretty popular and fi lls up fast, so students call (212) 242-0800 or www.joyce. directed by René Buch. Bernarda Alba please get in line early. (suggested arrival org. attempts to dominate and control her fi ve latest 9:15pm). Nuyorican Poets Cafe 236 unmarried daughters. In this repressed East 3rd Street (Between B & C). 10 PM. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents environment, Lorca creates an explosion Admission $10. For more information, FUENTE OVENJUNA CUIDAD JUAREZ. of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. please call (212) 505-8183 or visit www. A retelling of Lope de Vega’s play by The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th nuyorican.org. Sergio Adillo, set in contemporary Cuidad Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, Juarez with invited artists Mariachi Flor NYC. 11AM. Tickets begin at $30, with de Toloache. A Taller del Siglo de Oro discounts available for seniors, students, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2010 Workshop production. Performed in children and groups. Performances Spanish. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41–17 presented in Spanish with simultaneous El Museo presents SUPER SABADO! Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 8 PM; English translation via headphones for an Target Free Saturdays at El Museo – Admission: $15. For information call (718) additional $3. For reservations, call (212) Super Holidays! Super Sábado goes 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Super Crazy with Super holiday festivities! Come celebrate with us as we say adios to the old year. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010 Avenue, NYC. 11AM-9 PM. Please note: Galleries are open from 11:00am - 6:00pm Thalia Spanish Theatre presents Repertorio Español presents La Vida es Admission: Free. Visit www.elmuseo.org or FUENTE OVENJUNA CUIDAD JUAREZ. Sueño by Calderón de la Barca. Directed call (212) 831-7272 for details. A retelling of Lope de Vega’s play by by Rene Buch. Segismundo, a prince, is Sergio Adillo, set in contemporary Cuidad imprisoned after his horoscope reveals that El Museo presents 9th Annual Coquito Juarez with invited artists Mariachi Flor he will bring disaster to the country. After Tasting Contest. The International Coquito de Toloache. A Taller del Siglo de Oro almost a lifetime in prison, he is released Federation and El Museo del Barrio invite Workshop production. Performed in to reign over the country. However, he turns you to participate in this joyous Latino Spanish. Thalia Spanish Theatre, 41–17 rebellious and commits rape and murder. holiday tradition. Come taste the winning Greenpoint Avenue, Sunnyside, NY. 4 PM; Drugged and re-imprisoned, he is told that recipes of the month-long Coquito Master Admission: $15. For information call (718) the previous events were a dream, which Qualifi er Series 2010, and add your vote 729-3880 or visit www.thaliatheatre.org. brings him to question what parts of his to the ones cast by this year’s honorary Joyce Theater presents Ballet life are reality and which are dreams. The judges. After el ganador is announced, Hispánico; Tres Cantos , Farewell, Nací, Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street we will celebrate with a concert in El Mad’ moiselle. Ballet Hispanico celebrates (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. Teatro! Please note: If you want to taste its 40th Anniversary year with ground- 11AM. Admission: $30-$50 with discounts the best Coquito in town, you must show ID breaking choreography and stirring new available for Seniors, Students,and Groups. and sign a waiver. First come, fi rst serve music. The extraordinary line-up includes For reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or basis. El Museo del Barrio- El Cafe, 1230 Mad’ moiselle, a world premiere work by www.repertorio.org. 5th Avenue, NYC. 6 PM-9 PM. Admission: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to a soundscape Free. Visit www.elmuseo.org or call (212) inspired by Chavela Vargas. A revival of 831-7272 for details. Christopher Gillis’s Farewell, a haunting THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010 duet by the late choreographer, will be performed. Joyce Theatre, 175 Eighth Repertorio Español presents Carmen SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2010 Avenue at 19th Street, New York. 2 & Rivera’s La Gringa, directed by René 7:30 PM. Tickets $10-59, for group sales, Buch. The play is about a young woman ¡FELIZ NAVIDAD! seniors and students call (212) 242-0800 or who travels from NYC to Puerto Rico to www.joyce.org. meet her family and discovers her roots. Sunday, December 26, 2010 Her misconceptions are transformed as she learns that being Puerto Rican is a matter Repertorio Español presents: El of the heart and spirit. The Gramercy Art Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010 Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. directed by René Buch. A hilarious play Repertorio Español presents La Casa $20 - $35. For reservations, call (212) 889- about a mother’s outlandish and incredible de Bernarda Alba by García Lorca, 2850 or www.repertorio.org. measures to make sure that her daughter directed by René Buch. Bernarda Alba is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss attempts to dominate and control her fi ve Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration unmarried daughters. In this repressed FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2010 of society’s frivolous consumption and its environment, Lorca creates an explosion obsession with appearances.The Gramercy of hatred, jealousy, despair and passion. Repertorio Español presents Carmen Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between The Gramercy Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Rivera’s La Gringa, directed by René Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. 2:30 Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, Buch. The play is about a young woman PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts NYC. 11AM.Tickets begin at $30, with who travels from NYC to Puerto Rico to available for seniors, students, children and discounts available for seniors, students, meet her family and discovers her roots. groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- children and groups. Performances Her misconceptions are transformed as she 2850 or www.repertorio.org. presented in Spanish with simultaneous learns that being Puerto Rican is a matter English translation via headphones for an of the heart and spirit. The Gramercy Art Repertorio Español presents La vida additional $3. For reservations, call (212) Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between en los Esclavos Unidos” (Life in the 889-2850 or www.repertorio.org. Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. 11AM. United Slaves’). Saulo García, author $20 - $35. For reservations, call (212) 889- and performer, touches on themes such 2850 or www.repertorio.org. as the fi nancial crisis, healthcare in the Saturday, November 14, 2009 Comité ergy and love for all things Puerto Rican Noviembre and Hostos Center for the was contagious. He left us dizzy with the Arts and Culture were thrilled to pres- “tidbits” he expounded, some funny, trivial ent for the fi rst time in New York Jesus and others extremely profound, but most of Omar Rivera, El Boricuazo, historian & all he left us with a renewed sense of self, author, in his acclaimed sold out show, pride, determination and a challenge to go “Puertorriqueñidad…Defendiendo forth and teach others. It was truly a great nuestra imagen.” Participants experi- evening. enced a “Boricuazo” moment that they will remember for the rest of their lives! Growing up in Puerto Rico all he heard was that Puerto Rico was a tiny island that produced nothing. So, he became determined to prove this statement wrong and armed himself with knowledge and information. The more he researched the more he realized the signifi cant impact this tiny island and Puerto Ricans have had on the world. His enthusiasm, en-

U.S.A., immigrants’ jobs and the lifelong WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2010 its 34th Annual Three Kings Day Parade. trauma left after the interview for a visa Watch our honorary Kings, Madrinas, at the U.S. Embassy. Presented only in Repertorio Español presents La vida Padrinos, and thousands of school children Spanish (No English translation available). en los Esclavos Unidos” (Life in the as this popular procession makes its way Recommended for adult audiences. The United Slaves’). Saulo García, author throughout the streets of El Barrio with live Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street and performer, touches on themes such camels and sheep, music, dancing, and (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. as the fi nancial crisis, healthcare in the parrandas! Parade Registration forms for 6 PM. Admission: Tickets start at $30. For U.S.A., immigrants’ jobs and the lifelong Schools and Community Groups to join reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. trauma left after the interview for a visa the parade are available at: www.elmuseo. repertorio.org. at the U.S. Embassy. Presented only in org/3kings. Admission: Free. Parade begins Spanish (No English translation available). at 11:00 AM. For more information call Recommended for adult audiences. The (212) 831-7272 or visit www.elmuseo.org. MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010 Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. Repertorio Español presents La vida 7 PM. Admission: Tickets start at $30. For The Society of the Educational Arts/ en los Esclavos Unidos” (Life in the reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. La Sociedad Educativa de las Artes, repertorio.org. (SEA) presents Los Tres Reyes Magos/ United Slaves’). Saulo García, author th and performer, touches on themes such The Three Kings. On January 6 2010, as the fi nancial crisis, healthcare in the the light from a star will lead the Three U.S.A., immigrants’ jobs and the lifelong THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2010 Kings to Teatro Sea to celebrate one of the trauma left after the interview for a visa most important Latin American Holidays at the U.S. Embassy. Presented only in Repertorio Español presents: El for children, El Día de Los Tres Reyes Spanish (No English translation available). Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The Magos/Three Kings Day. On this day, the Recommended for adult audiences. The Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), fi rst thousand kids to arrive at Teatro Sea Gramercy Art Theatre, 138 East 27th Street directed by René Buch. A hilarious play will personally meet The Three Kings as (between Lexington & Third Avenue), NYC. about a mother’s outlandish and incredible well as receive a free gift/toy. SEA at Los 7 PM. Admission: Tickets start at $30. For measures to make sure that her daughter Kabayitos Puppet Theater, 107 Suffolk reservations, call (212) 889-2850 or www. is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss Street (between Rivington Street and repertorio.org. Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration Delancy Street) NYC. 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. of society’s frivolous consumption and its Free. For more information visit www.sea- obsession with appearances.The Gramercy online.info or call (212) 529 – 1545. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010 Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. Repertorio Español presents: El 7 PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011 Insólito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The available for seniors, students, children and Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada), groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- EL PUENTE presents the 23rd Annual directed by René Buch. A hilarious play 2850 or www.repertorio.org. Free Three Kings Celebration. El Puente about a mother’s outlandish and incredible celebrates with food, music and a stage measures to make sure that her daughter performance retelling the story of the Three is crowned Miss Piña Colada. Don’t miss THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2011 Kings, teaching our children the values of Carlos Ferrari’s bitingly funny exploration sharing and caring in our community and of society’s frivolous consumption and its ¡FELIZ AÑO NUEVO! preserving our cultural traditions. Every obsession with appearances.The Gramercy child leaves with an age appropriate gift. Arts Theatre, 138 East 27th Street, 850 Grand Street Campus at Bushwick Ave, between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 Bklyn. 11211. Two Shows: 1 PM & 5 PM 7 PM. Tickets begin at $25, with discounts . Admission: Free. For more information available for seniors, students, children and El Museo de Barrio presents Día de los visit www.elpuente.us or call (718) 387- groups. For reservations, call (212) 889- Tres Reyes/Three Kings’ Day Celebration 0404. 2850 or www.repertorio.org. Parade. El Museo del Barrio celebrates mes de la herencia puertorriqueña

Fifteenth Annual Benefit Gala

Friday, November 12, 2010 New York Hilton NYC comité noviembre

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Dear Friends:

On behalf of Comité Noviembre, CN, I would like to welcome you to our ﬁ fteenth annual beneﬁ t gala celebrating twenty-four years of Puerto Rican culture and history in this country. I would like to thank and recognize our Gala Vice-Chairs: Jay Hershenson, Executive Vice Chancellor of the City University of New York and Don Lowery, Vice President of Nielson Media Research for their continued leadership, commitment and support of Comité Novimebre and its programs.

I want to acknowledge and thank each of the members – the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly, ASPIRA of New York, Inc., El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, El Museo del Barrio, El Puente, Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, National Institute for Latino Policy, National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights – Justice Committee, LatinoJustice: PRLDEF, the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration and our members at large for their dedication and commitment to keeping our mission alive.

For the past twenty-four years, CN, has created and developed programs all geared to the support and enhancement of educational opportunities and leadership development for Puerto Rican youth with a cultural twist. These programs are ﬁ rmly rooted in the belief, that in order to succeed in life, you must pursue a higher education, give back to your community through volunteer efforts and know your cultural history. CN is thrilled that all of you here today are now part of our success story that boasts over 179 scholars with a 90% college graduation rate since the inception of the CN Scholarship Program in 1996, an average of 12 scholarships a year. An additional $9,000 has been awarded in the Richie Pérez Scholarship for Peace and Justice since 2006. The proceeds of this gala dinner support both scholarship programs as well as other CN annual programs. It is our sincerest hope that all of you here tonight will continue to support this effort.

I would like to thank Jaime and Jane Bello co-chairs of the Scholarship Selection Committee and its members and Martha Laureano, co-chair of the Richie Perez Scholarship for Peace and Justice for their commitment to leadership development and educational excellence. I congratulate our honorees: Oscar Hernández, Carlos López López, Esq., Pedro Julio Serrano, Julia Velez, Esq. and Olga Tañon, for the role that each of you, play, in leaving our mark as Puerto Ricans on this country by developing and strengthening our history.

To all of the corporations and individuals that are in attendance tonight thank you for participating in this great event and for your continued and generous support. This year more than ever your support was crucial. Your help tonight will enable CN to continue to ensure our mission of providing educational and leadership opportunities to exceptional youth who are making a difference in their community by volunteering and becoming involved in the social, civic and global issues of their time.

I want to especially acknowledge the City University of New York, CUNY for its steadfast commitment to this organization. And tonight I want to remember the dedication, commitment and contributions of our friend and colleague Senior Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance Ernesto Malave who passed away last November. He will always be remembered and missed for his genuineness and understanding of the educational needs of our community.

Let us always remember that being Puerto Rican means living breathing and embracing our culture, history and identity in our daily lives in everything that we do. It is the recognition from the bottom of our heart that speaks to our soul that afﬁ rms our life as a Puertorriqueño. It is a state of mind, of being that comes from deep within us that empowers us to affect change and to continue to contribute to this city, state and nation – porque somos puertorriqueño de alma, vida y corazón.

Sincerely,

Teresa A. Santiago Chairwoman Vice Chairs

Jay Hershenson Jay Hershenson is Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York — the leading public urban university system in the nation. He oversees the development and implementation of CUNY’s external relations program, including governmental, media and community relations, marketing, communications and CUNY-TV and the administration of the Board of Trustees’ agenda, meetings and records. Mr. Hershenson has served as a leader in many non-proﬁ t organizations and held many national and state-wide public service appointments including: Executive Director of the Committee for Public Higher Education; appointment by former President Jimmy Carter to the National Advisory Committee on Education; appointment by former Gover- nor Hugh L. Carey as one of ﬁ ve Commissioners on the Temporary State Commission on the Future of Postsecondary Education; and the Task Force on State Aid to Education. He currently serves on the New York State Board of Regents/ University of the State of New York Technology Policy and Practices Council and the Ogilvy and Mather Advisory Committee on Diversity.

Mr. Hershenson’s leadership has been instrumental in the establishment of major CUNY academic exchange and outreach agree- ments established with the governments of Mexico and the Dominican Republic. He helped secure critical funding for the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute at City College and the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College. Together with Allan Wernick, he established the CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project. He is the co-founder of the Model Senate Session, a mainstay of the annual New York State Legislature Hispanic Task Force’s Somos El Futuro Conference, and initiated CUNY’s co-sponsorship for ASPIRA’s annual youth conferences. He organized support to establish “CUNY in the Heights” and “CUNY Express” in Washington Heights to assure greater access to CUNY for immigrants. He worked closely with 100 Hispanic Women, Inc. to help establish the Young Latinas Leadership Institute. Together with Trustee Hugo Morales and Robert Isaacson, he helped create “Nueva York” on CUNY-TV.

He has been involved with and recognized by many cultural groups and institutions including: the United Negro College Fund Scholarship Committee; the Board of Directors of the Council of Churches; Casa Cultural Dominicana; receipt of the National Education Award from the National Hispanic Corporate Achievers; presented with the “Man for All Seasons Award” from The NYC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; honored by One Hundred Hispanic Women, Inc.; awarded the Dr. Antonia Pantoja Lead- ership Award by ASPIRA, Inc.; honored by the CUNY Committee for Disabled Students at their 30th Anniversary of Recognition Ceremony; and awarded the Community Partner Award by Alianza Dominicana, Inc. Don Lowery Don Lowery is Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs for Nielsen Media Research, the world’s leading provider of television audience measurement and related services. In his role, he supports Nielsen’s on going programs that provide information about its various activities to local and national media organizations including the trade, general and specialty press. In addition, he plays a key management role in Nielsen’s outreach efforts to community, civic and special interest groups and local, state and federal governmental bodies.

Lowery has worked in newspapers, television and public relations positions for more than two decades. He began his career as a general assignment reporter for the Roanoke (VA) Times & World News followed by reporting jobs for the Norfolk (VA) Ledger Star and the Arizona Republic in Phoenix. In 1980, Lowery joined the Boston Globe as a business reporter specializing in coverage of the ﬁ nancial and credit markets and economic news. Three years later, he was hired as editorial director of WNEV-TV (later to become WHDH-TV) and subsequently added the role of director of public affairs to his responsibilities. From 1991 thorough 1993, he worked as a pubic ﬁ nance investment banker for Lazard Freres and First Albany Corporation.

In 1994, Lowery joined the New England Patriots Football Club ﬁ rst as vice president of pubic relations and community affairs and later vice president of player development and community affairs until March 2002. Lowery spent two years as executive director of communications for Viacom Boston’s WBZ-TV, WSBK-TV and WLWC-TV in Providence, RI. He joined Nielsen in July 2004. Lowery has received several journalism awards during his career including those from the Associated Press, United Press International and Lincoln (MO) University for editorial writing. A native of Chicago, Lowery received a Bachelors of Arts Degrees in economics from Wesleyan University. comité noviembre

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Pedro Julio Serrano is a human rights activist — a proud Puerto Rican gay man — who ﬁ ghts from New York but with his heart in his “patria” for a Puerto Rico for all. He is a well-known and respected Latino/a and Puerto Rican LGBT movement leader and works as the communications manager for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

Pedro Julio was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and grew up in Isla Verde. In 1998, he became the ﬁ rst openly gay and HIV+ political candidate in the history of Puerto Rico to run for ofﬁ ce. In 1999, he became the political and media director for the Human Rights Foundation of Puerto Rico. In 2003, Serrano founded Puerto Rico Para Tod@s (Puerto Rico for All), an organization that advocates for LGBT equality and social justice in Puerto Rico. Since then, the membership of the organization has grown to more than 30,000 people that are connected through social media.

After moving to New York City in 2005, he worked as Voices of Equal- ity coordinator for Freedom to Marry. He is the former co-chair of the Board of Directors of Unid@s, the National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bi-

Serrano sexual and Transgender Human Rights Organization. Serrano has been a member of many advisory boards, including the Commission Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity of the Puerto Rican Bar Association, the Puerto Rican Initiative to Develop Empowerment (PRIDE), the Puerto Rican Civil Rights Commission and the Puerto Rican ACLU chapter.

Pedro Julio has been an outspoken advocate for LGBT and human rights, participating in thousands of interviews and public events throughout his 13-year-old career as a human rights activist. He has written hundreds of columns in local, national and international news outlets such as The Advocate, Terra, El Nuevo Día, El Vocero, El Diario/La Prensa and La Opinión.

Pedro Julio has been a prominent voice in the fi ght against hate crimes, denouncing and demanding full investigations of possible hate crimes motivated by prejudice against the sexual orientation or gender identity of the victims. He led the historic trip to Puerto Rico of elected offi cials and activists from New York and Illinois that travelled in solidarity with the fi ght against hate crimes.

He made history in 2010, when the top-rated show in Puerto Rico, SuperXclusivo, had to apologize publicly for the ﬁ rst time ever to the LGBT community and to people living with HIV/AIDS for using derogatory language. As a direct

Pedro Julio consequence, WAPA TV launched a public service campaign against prejudice and fostering respect for all human be- ings, “We respect differences.”

He has received numerous awards for his extraordinary contribution to the community. In 2004, he was recognized by Ambiente magazine as one of the Top 10 Latina/o LGBT activists. In 2007, he receives the PRIDE Award for his outstanding contribution to the Puerto Rican and Latina/o LGBT communities. In 2010, he was chosen as one of the 25 most inﬂ uential Latinas/os LGBT by LatinoVoice.com and was named one of the most promising Puerto Ricans by AM New York.

Pedro Juan has been combating HIV for more than 17 years and recently defeated oral cancer. He currently lives in New York City and is the author of his famous blog, El Blog del PJ, which is published on his Web site http://www. pedrojulioserrano.com. He lives by Gandhi’s words: “Be the change that you want to see in the world.” comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña Comité Noviembre Gala Honorees

Oscar Hernández has long been considered one of the most gifted and prominent pianist/ arrangers on the contemporary latin,latin-jazz and salsa music scene. Since its inception in the early 1980’s, Oscar has been responsible for charting the musical course of the Rubén Blades Band. Increasingly in demand as a pianist, arranger and producer ,the Bronx native has produced such artists as Ruben Blades/Willie Colón “Carabali”, Daniel Ponce, Rafael Dejesus, Eddie Torres, Phil Hernandez, Steve Kroon,etc. and has made a more personal statement with the debut CD’s “Decision” and “Alternate Roots” by his band Seis Del Solar the Rubén Blades Band sans Rubén, and now with his Grammy Award nominated band ”The Spanish Harlem Orchestra”.

In addition to being Rubén Blades pianist, arranger and musical director, Oscar Hernández has enjoyed a proliﬁ c musical career recording and performing with such world renown artists as Latin music king Tito Puente, Queen of Salsa Music Celia Cruz, Latin Pop Star Julio Iglesias, Juan Luis Guerra, Ray Barreto, Earl Klugh, Dave Valentin, Johnny Pacheco, Ismael Miranda, Pete”Conde” Rodríquez, Oscar De’leon, Luis “Perico” Ortiz, “Libre’ “Grupo Folkorico Experimental”, Willie Colón, Kirsty MacColl, etc..... More recently, Oscar’s musical exploits include working as Musical Director/Conductor, arranging and producing the music for “The Capeman,” pop-rock icon Paul Simon’s Broadway musical. In addition, Oscar is also the music producer of “The Capeman” cast recording. Oscar was Musical Director/Arranger for the hit shows “Quien Mato A Hector Lavoe” and “La Lupe” at the 47th Street Theatre. He was also,Music Supervisor/Arranger for the show “Four Guys named Jose & Una Mujer named Maria” . He is currently working on the Broadway bound version of “Mambo Kings”

Hernandez Oscar’s work as a studio session player can also be heard on numerous commercial jingles, some of which he has written and arranged. Among those are The hit show “Sex and the City”,Dunkin Donuts, Waldbaums, General Motors, Cover Girl,1800 OK Cable, etc.

In addition to having fi rmly established his reputation as an excellent musician and producer/arranger, Oscar has composed music for fi lm having scored the music for the fi lm documentaries, “If The Mango Tree Could Speak” by Pat Goudvis &”Angela Tiene Un Bebé” by Paula Heredia,and Cuban Roots/Bronx Stories by Pam Sporn.

Currently, Oscar Hernandez is the leader of the world renown “Spanish Harlem Orchestra”. With their three CD’s Oscaar to date, Oscar and SHO as they are commonly known, were nominated for a Grammy on their fi rst CD “Un Gran Dia En El Barrio”, won the Grammy for their second CD release,”Across 110th Street” and nominated for their third CD “United We Swing”. Oscar was the music producer as well as pianist/arranger on all CD’s. Since the band’s inception in the year 2001, SHO have garnered numerous awards and world acclaim as one of the fi nest exponents of Salsa and Latin/Jazz music. Spanish Harlem Orchestra is generally considered one of the best Salsa orchestra today and one of the fi nest music ensembles in the world.

In addition to leading New York’s Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Oscar also leads an All Star Salsa Orchestra in Los Angeles and performs with his Latin Jazz Quintet. As a musical director/arranger, he is in demand by many of today’s top Latino artists.

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Attorney-at-law Carlos E. López López was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mr. López graduated from University of Puerto Rico in 1989. He attended the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico’s School of Law, from where he received his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1996. Mr. López then pursued his career in international law by attending American University’s Washington College of Law, in Washington, D.C., from where he received a Master of Law in International Legal Studies in 1996. Mr. López’s avid interest in international law eventually brought him to the New York law fi rm Wolf Popper LLP. Mr. López, who became a partner in Wolf Popper LLP in 2010, manages the fi rm’s San Juan offi ce. In his frequent travels throughout Latin America and the United States representing the interests of the fi rm and its clients, he has consistently been an advocate of Puerto Rican cultural and economic interests.

Wolf Popper LLP, founded in 1945, is a nationally recognized law fi rm concentrating in securities litigation and consumer class actions. Wolf Popper represents institutional investors, as well as protects the rights of individuals; and the fi rm has comprehensive experience in advising pension funds on the fi duciary duties of board of trustees. On behalf of the fi rm, Mr. López has conducted numerous lectures and presentations throughout the United States and Latin America to pension boards, labor unions, associations, and their members regarding fi duciary responsibilities of trustees. The fi rm offers a Portfolio Monitoring Service to its institutional investor clients, which provides trustees and investment managers with the resources and guidance they need to ensure they satisfy their fi duciary obligations. Wolf Popper’s clients in the area of securities litigation and portfolio monitoring include the Government and Judiciary Retirement Systems Administration of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Teachers Retirement System, the Retirement System of the University of Puerto Rico and the Retirement System of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. Wolf Popper

also has a long-standing international corporate and commercial practice, represent- López ing both domestic and foreign clients in business and fi nancial transactions. With the assistance of Mr. López, Wolf Popper’s San Juan offi ce provides the fi rm a gateway to Latin America and the civil law system.

Mr. López has represented many departments in the Executive Branch of the Puerto Rico government, including the Executive Governor’s Offi ce, the Secretary of Justice, the Secretary of Labor, and the Sec- retary of Education, among others, in sophisticated, high profi le, and complex cases. He has practiced in the state courts, U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, and state and federal appellate courts, as well as international arbitration tribunals. Mr. López was an Examining Offi cer of the Envi- ronmental Quality Board for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. He has taught courses at the Business Administration Faculty in the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, and at the Eugenio Maria de Hostos School of Law and the Inter-American University School of Law. Mr. López currently is a member of the Executive Committee of the Inter-America Bar Association, President of the International Relations and Law Commission of the Puerto Rico Bar Association and is a member of the American Bar Association - International Law Section.

Carlos Lopez is actively engaged in community service. He is a Padrino (sponsor) for the Pediatric Center School for Special Education in San Juan. He also devotes his time and energies to other Puerto Rican charities dedicated to the community’s welfare, including Hogares Crea de Puerto Rico, a nonproﬁ t organization that provides prevention and treatment services to drug addicts and Programa Abrigo, a shelter program for abused children. Carlos Lopez For Carlos López, family has always been and always will be a priority. He is married to Michelle Lugo, and is the father of a son, Carlos Miguel, and a daughter Carolina. comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña Lcda. Julia M. Velez Sanchez At age four, Julia M. Vélez Sánchez, began studying with Spanish nuns at the Co- legio de la Inmaculada, an education which inﬂ uenced her character. She obtained her Bachelor Degree of Business Administration at the University of Puerto Rico. By chance, she went to teach at the Manatí High School where she worked for about 15 years. Her life was changed when her oldest son was taken to the town’s Municipal Hospital to suture a small wound on his forehead. There she met a young mother with a baby with a huge infection in his face. The nurse on duty told the mother that she had to buy an expensive antibiotic to which the mother replied that she had no money, “not even for milk.” When the mother asked if the hospital had any medication, the nurse replied the hospital didn’t even have aspirins. This experience shocked and changed Julia and for the rest of her life it has been present in her future goals.

Several years later, she enrolled in the School of Health Services Administration at the School of Medicine of the University of Puerto Rico. She understood that the lack of medications was an administrative matter of the facilities and that it should help people who had no money to meet these needs. Her ﬁ rst experience was in the Rural Health Center of Florida, Puerto Rico. A year later she was recruited by San Agustín Hospital of Manatí, a small hospital that had twenty three licensed beds. After two months in this hospital she was recruited as Administrator of the Caribbean Hospital Corp., Dr. Alejandro Otero López Hospital in Manatí. This facility had three hundred beds and also offered outpatient services. This Hospital was Ms. Vélez best learning experience developing and admin- istering hospitals. Then she completed an internship in the Regional Hospital of Arecibo and Dr. Susoni Hospital, in Arecibo.

After a break, she returned to the primary healthcare level in the Community Health Center HealthPro Med at Santurce, in the heart of Barrio Obrero. The patients of this Community Health Center are the neediest people in San Juan. Poor communities constitute 90% of residents and most of these are illegal residents. There is also a wide range of teenage pregnancy, addiction, single mothers, domestic violence, murder, homeless, school dropouts and a full range of other coexistence problems that exist. HealthPro Med serves as a refuge for the underserved. Here, Ms. Vélez has found her niche helping those in need.

However, not everything was as perfect as it seemed. Belaval Center, as it was formerly known, was located in facilities owned by the municipality of San Juan. Municipal administration, although the organization paid the rent, ordered the evacuation from the property. The municipal administration got an eviction notice and court bailiffs evicted the local corporation. It was a 40,000 square feet property. The documents were discarded and the properties were seized. The Center’s leaders rented a little place of four ofﬁ ces, with a bathroom and a kitchen that was turned into an ofﬁ ce. Later, they rented a two-story building and after remod- eling, accommodated the clinical and management staff. Later, they moved the clinic to an adjacent building area, to facilitate a bigger waiting area for patient comfort.

At the time of this writing, the Center just received notice that it was awarded eleven and a half million dollars from the Federal Health Dept. for the construction of a ﬁ ve-story building that will house the facilities of HealthPro Med. This building will become an “Advanced Medical Home” for the community of Barrio Obrero. With this facility and style of service that has been developed by HealthPro Med, Ms. Julia Vélez’s dream is fulﬁ lled: to offer the best service for the neediest people. Four months ago Ms. Velez’s biggest fan passed away: her husband, Benito. He would have been really proud of her as he had always express to everyone who knew her and would’ve liked to be with her at this moment to enjoy it with her and with all the people that admire her. comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña

Darlene Rodriguez is co-anchor of the award winning “To- day in New York” which airs weekday mornings from 5-7AM. Additionally, Rodriguez also ﬁ lls in as co-anchor for WNBC’s evening newscasts.

Since joining NBC4, Rodriguez has covered numerous breaking news stories throughout the city including ﬁ ling multiple reports on the police shooting of Amadou Diallo, and coverage of the crash of Flight 587 en route to the Dominican Republic. She was the ﬁ rst television reporter in New York on the scene in Vi- eques, Puerto Rico when news broke about the clashes between residents and the U.S. Navy, and then she returned four times to cover the resulting developments. In addition, Rodriquez traveled to Rome to cover Pope John Paul II’s meeting with U.S. Cardinals regarding the Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandal.

Rodriguez joined WNBC from WCBS NewsRadio 88 where

she was a general assignment reporter for four years. Prior to that, she worked as a reporter for Bronxnet cable television for a year where she covered some of the most compelling stories about the borough’s politics, growth and renaissance.

As a result of her work, Rodriguez was honored by Hispanic magazine with a “Latina Excellence” Award and in 2000 and received a New York City Proclamation for her coverage of the Hispanic community. She is also the recipient of a 1998 Silu- rian Award for Best Spot News Coverage for her report on a Queens Subway Crash. Rodriguez Rodriguez graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. Darlene Darlene comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña Highlights of the 2009 Gala

The Comité Noviembre Annual Gala Beneﬁ t was instituted in 1996 at its tenth anniversary to raise funds for its scholarship awards program. The event continues to attract key leaders of New York’s Puerto Rican community and Corporate America. Since the inception, the musical entertainment at this event has drawn and generated much excitement beginning with the appearance of salsa sensations Victor Manuelle in 1996, and followed each year by Tito Nieves in 1997 and 1999, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico in 1998, George Lamond and Brenda K. Starr in 2000, Frankie Negron in 2005 and 2009, Luis Fonsí in 2006, Yolandita Monge in 2007 and Melina León in 2008. Over the years, CN has been honored with the presence and support of celebrities like: Actors Rosie Perez and Jennifer Lopez, Danny Rivera, On-air radio personality Polito Vega and many more. The gala has also showcased new talents and ventures. Most notably in 1997, Marc Anthony, Ednita Nazario and Ruben Blades made a special appearance and performed several songs from the Broadway show Capeman.

Last year was no exception, the event started off with an electrifying bomba and plena extravaganza from the famous Danza Fiesta Dance Company which had all guests on their feet. CN honored, Laura Posada Co-Founder & President, Jorge Posada Foundation and wife the that famous Yankee catcher; Carlos A. Picón, Curator in Charge Department of Greek & Roman Art Metropolitan Museum of Art who was presented his award by American business magnate, television host, author and magazine publisher Martha Stewart, Founder, Martha Stewart Liv- ing Omnimedia. Katilia Velez, a student & community activist who took on MTV for its docu-series True Life, entitled “I’m Nuyorican” calling for the cancellation of the episode as it was socially and historically inaccurate, racist and exploitative and won.

And the evening continued to enthrall guests with historian and author Jesús Omar Rivera affectionately known as El Boricuazo, thrilled us with his enthusiasm, energy and love for all things Puerto Rican. It was contagious. He left us with a renewed sense of self pride, determination and a challenge to go forth and teach others. The night ended with the incomparable Choco Orta, La Sonora del Milenio who serenaded the audience with her incredible voice. She was joined by international recording artist Frankie Negron. It was a night to remember and this year’s event promises to be eve more memorable. The proceeds of this annual event, supports all of our programs and allows CN provide free programming and information to the community year round as well as scholarship dollars. comité noviembre 24thmes de la herenciaAnniversary puertorriqueña SILENT AUCTION

For the past fi ve years at the annual gala, CN has conducted a Silent Auction. Many companies have supported the Silent Auction by donating items that promote their company at the same time raise additional funds for CN’s annual programs. CN has received items ranging from Couture Gowns by Puerto Rican Designers Lisa Thon, Carlos Alberto and Luis Antonio; one of a kind Artwork by Puerto Rican Artist Gregory Torres entitled: “Escudo de Puerto Rico,” Grammy Award winning Artist Dave Valentin’s Autograph Bamboo Flute & Case from his Japanese Collection, Certifi cates for stays at the Five Star Hotel Gran Melia, Puerto Rico Golf Resort for 2. Three Night stay at the Embassy Suites San Juan Hotel & Casino, 2 certifi cates for a 2 night at the Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach & Golf, Resort, Ricky Martin Autograph book and CD collection, CD Collections of Lissette, Victor Manulle, Jennifer Lopez, and Marc Anthony, Tickets to Tony Award winning musical, In the Heights, Tickets to the Jose Feliciano concert, to 2 VIP Tickets to the 30th Anniversary Concert of “el Pavarotti de la Salsa” Tito Nieves at Carnegie Hall, Moet/Hennessey champagne and cognac, two $250 Macy’s Gift Certifi cates, a criollo meal for 10 from Salsa Caterers, dinners at La Fonda Boricua and Havana Central to Salsa Sen- sation Frankie Negron’s Complete Autograph CD Collection, Shape Magazine Fitness Basket, Scholastic Maya and Miguel Fun Basket, Framed CN Posters by Ray Rosario, Colgate Palmolive Product Basket, Season Tickets for Pregones, Tickets to the Conan O’Brien Show, Celia, Marc Anthony concert and items from the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau, PRIDCO, Latino Sports Ventures, Banco Popular. The proceeds from the Silent Auction go towards the CN Scholarship Awards Programs as well as other educational, cultural and youth leadership development programs of the organization. Last year the Silent Auction raised an additional $6,000.00 for these scholarships and programs.

Is proud to support Comité Noviembre’s 15th Annual Benefit Event As you celebrate your Fifteenth Annual Beneﬁ t We Congratulate the 2010 Honorees

5th Annual Comité Noviembre Puerto Rican Artisans Fair & Exhibit

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2010 Hostos Community College 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 11AM – 9PM FREE!

The Fair is dedicated to CUNY’s Senior Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance Ernesto Malave (1958 - 2009)