2012 Calendar Journal
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CALENDAR JOURNAL La Tuna Estudiantina de Cayey and the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture present A revue of Puerto Rican music. Celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage Month and the 45th Anniversaries of Hostos Comunity College and La Tuna de Cayey Sat, Nov 17, 2012 ▪ 7:30 pm Main Theater - Hostos Community College/CUNY 450 Grand Councourse at 149th St. ▪ The Bronx Admission: $15, $10 - Info & tkts: 718-518-4455 - www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts 2, 4, 5, Bx1, Bx19 to Grand Concourse & 149 St. Made possible, in part, with public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in cooperation with the New York City Council. COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND ITS SINCEREST GRATITUDE TO THE SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS OF PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE MONTH 2012 THE NIELSEN CompanY CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Municipal CREDIT UNION 1199 SEIU UNITED Federation OF TEACHERS WOLF POPPER, LLP CON EDISON Hostos COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CUNY ACACIA NETWORK INSTITUTE FOR THE Puerto RICAN/Hispanic ELDERLY, INC. Colgate PALMOLIVE EL CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS PuertorriQUEÑOS HealthPRO MED LEHMAN COLLEGE, CUNY Puerto RICO CONVENTION BUREAU RAIN, INC. 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/CUNY LA CASA DE LA HERENCIA Cultural PuertorriQUEÑA, INC. LA FUNDACIÓN NACIONAL para LA Cultura POPULAR LatinoJUSTICE: PRLDEF MÚSICA DE CÁMARA National CONGRESS FOR Puerto RICAN RIGHTS – JUSTICE COMMITTEE National INSTITUTE FOR Latino POLICY Puerto RICO FEDERAL Affairs Administration COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE HEADQuarters INSTITUTE FOR THE Puerto RICAN/Hispanic ELDERLY 105 East 22nd st. – 7th Floor ▪nYC▪10010 (212) 677-4181▪(212) 777-5106 (F) WWW.COMITENOVIEMBRE.ORG SPECIAL THANKS to: JAIME BELLO, ELBA CABRERA, LUIS CORDERO, SULIEKA CABRERA DRINANE, Martha LAURENO, ALICIA RODRÍGUEZ, TERESA A. SANTIAGO, ANGEL SANTINI, AND LILI SANTIAGO SILVA. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: FUNDACIÓN PuertorriQUEÑA DE LAS HUMANIDADES, TERESA A. SANTIAGO, LINDA M. DIAZ, ESQ. Photo ESSAY: CENTRO LIBRARY PEDRO JUAN HERNANDEZ, SR. ARCHIVIST, CENTRO ARCHIVES YOSENEX ORENGO, REFERENCE ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN, CENTRO LIBRARY DIEGO VALENCIA, DIGITIZATION COORDINATOR, CENTRO LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES © 2012 COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE Artwork BY: LAYOUT: LUIS CORDERO, CEMIUNDERGROUND PhotographY: Robert FIGUEROA, THOMAS HITCHCOCK, LUIS CORDERO Editor: TERESA A. SANTIAGO 3 comité noviembre th MESSAGE ON BEHALF OF COMITÉ NOVIEMBRE Thismes year marks de the 26th anniversaryla herencia of Comité Noviembre, CN the puertorriqueñacelebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month in this country. Cn is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to commemorating and acknowledging the contributions Puer- 26to ricans have made to this city, stateAnniversary and nation. Cn is composed of thirteen of the oldest and most prestigious Puerto rican organizations: Institute for the Puerto rican/hispanic Elderly, asPIra of new York, El Centro de Estudios Puertor- riqueños, El Museo del Barrio, El Puente, Eugenio María de hostos Community College/CUnY, la Fundación nacional para la Cultura Popular, LatinoJustice: PRLDEF, National Congress for Puerto Rican Rights – Justice Committee, National Institute for latino Policy, and Puerto rico Federal affairs administration. Cn is proud to announce that the la Casa de la herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña, Inc. and Música de Cámara have become members. 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 specifically during the month of november. this year’s theme: “Pioneros Puertorriqueños: un legado de amor, poder, y valor. Puerto ricans Pioneers: a legacy of love, empowerment and courage,” celebrates the legacy of the Puerto ricans that came before us and struggled against many obstacles to build organizations, empower our community and achieve the necessary changes of their time so that today Puerto ricans and other latinos benefit from their commit- ment, dedication and perseverance. as a community we must never forget their achievement and we must pay homage to their legacy of love, empowerment and courage. all of us have a person in our organizational history, personal experience, and community struggle that we can honor and tell their story. throughout this journal you will find stories and photos of these heroes, nuestro pioneros. this year’s artist renowned social justice, community activist Juan sanchez created an artistic rendition of our theme that captures the essence of our message. Entitled Super Boricua, the poster bears the images of some of our pioneers, history, culture, stories, struggles and most important our progress and achievements. Cn selected as its 2012 spokesperson, award winning investigative journalist and author Juan Gonzalez, who is a pioneer in his own right and the keeper of the history of the Puerto rican diaspora to this country. Juan is author of the landmark book turned documentary harvest of Empire that examines the direct connection between the long history of U.s. intervention in latin america and the immigration crisis we face today. 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 and objectivity. 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 significant impact on our community. Cn chose nine incredible people from nominations that were submitted by YoU, the community. For the past two and half decades, Cn, has created and developed programs all geared to the support and enhancement of educational opportunities and leadership development for Puerto rican and hispanic youth with a cultural twist. these programs are firmly 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 roots. our success story covers 201 scholars awarded since the Cn scholarship program was instituted in 1996 and an additional 12 scholars awarded the richie Pérez scholar- ship for Peace and Justice, since its inception in 2006. the 2012 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 peioplev that are making a difference early in their life. this year’s benefit event will take place on thursday, november 30, 2012, at the nY hilton in Manhattan and will honor: latin Jazz legend Bobby sanabria and ralph Maldonado, Esq. for suing the GraMMY’s and reinstating the latin Jazz as well as other categories, soprano Eva de la o, Founder of Música de Cámara, dr. Caleb Gonzalez, Professor, Yale Universi- ty and Founder of the school of Medicine of Puerto rico, lourdes robels, singer, songwriter and actress and Juan Gonzalez. the proceeds of this annual event, supports all of our programs and allows Cn to provide free programming and informa- 4 26th Anniversary Photo: Robert Figueroa Comité Noviembre Board Members and 2011 Lo Mejor de Nuestra Comunidad Award Recipients tion 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 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 production of this commemorative calendar journal, the artist competition, selection and commission process, the annual educational com- memorative poster, selection of a spokesperson, the kick-off celebration and annual benefit 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. additionally, Cn developed the following new annual programs by partnering with several organizations: Manhattan neighborhood network Cable to produce a monthly one hour show that will stay true to Cn’s mission, Música de Cámara to conduct its first annual classical music concert in Puerto rico this past august at la Capilla santa ana in old san Juan during its annual educational trip to Puerto rico, Cn and Big Brothers Big sisters’ latino Bigs to expand the day of Com- munity service & social responsibility to reach more people in need and begin a mentoring initiative with Cn scholars. Cn established the Puerto rican Institute for the development of the arts, PrIda, to assists, promote and support Puerto rican artists by establishing a membership program that will advocate, empower and service the member organizations and artists, and developed the first annual Puerto rican authors Book Expo. Many events have been planned throughout new York state as well as the tri-state