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September 2019
35th FERIA DEL BARRIO
Now in its 35th year, Feria del Barrio showcases the best that El Centro de Oro (The Golden Center) has to offer. Feria is a collaboration between Taller Puertorriqueño (Taller), Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM), Congreso de Latinos Unidos (Congreso), HACE, and Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas (Raíces). Learn more at feriadelbarrio.org
Find out more »Meet Angélica Y. Rodríguez
Join us for a book reading and signing by the children’s author, Angélica Yazmin Rodríguez of her new book, My Best Friend, Dylan. A story about friendship, kindness, and acceptance. Raised in Puerto Rico, Mrs. Rodriguez is a writer, producer, and radio personality. Now in living in Philadelphia, she is known for her 2014 book, Bubba The Purple Cat. Her pet cat and dog inspired the book. She is currently writing the third book in the series, which have been…
Find out more »October 2019
Samuel Lind / Portales
Reception On view through November 9 A cultural ambassador, artist, and activist in his town of Loiza, Samuel Lind (b. 1954 Loiza, Puerto Rico), makes work that brings awareness to issues regarding racial justice, spirituality, cultural legacy, and gentrification. Reared and based in this majority Afro-Latino town, Lind, an Afro-Caribbean artist created in his house and studio a cultural depository and safe space for the people to celebrate and preserve their heritage in the face of climate and economic disruptions.…
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