Centro, The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College, is the largest university-based research institute, library, and archive dedicated to the Puerto Rican experience in the United States.
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July 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Blanca Vázquez, an incredible and irreplaceable individual who had a lasting impact on CENTRO, Hunter College, and the Nuyorican … Continued
July 10, 2025
Scroll towards the bottom of this page to read the statement in Spanish. “On Tuesday, July 8th at 4 p.m., 15-20 Homeland Security vehicles arrived at the National Puerto Rican … Continued
July 10, 2025
“Cuando una obra tiene una sola interpretación para todo el que la mira, no es una obra de arte sino una ilustración”.1 Myrna Báez (1931-2018), artista puertorriqueña En un lenguaje que … Continued
July 08, 2025
To say remejunje:requemar begins or ends with a particular gesture would be misleading. Throughout the performance, Valeria activates and transforms roots. As Valeria navigates memory and legacy, she marks her … Continued
July 04, 2025
Performance artist Yanira Castro shares how her work is a medium to connect and engage with the Puerto Rican diaspora and the American public.
July 11, 2025
Diasporic Collage: Puerto Rico and the Survival of a People honors Puerto Rican identities in the archipelago and its diasporas. Puerto Rico’s colonial status and geographical location situate it as a locus of global encounters and ongoing displacement. On view at CENTRO Gallery (2180 3rd Avenue at 119th Street, New York, NY) through September 25, 2025 Mon-Thur 12-5pm.
July 11, 2025
In 1958, an emerging Puerto Rican community was displaced from New York City’s Lincoln Square and San Juan Hill neighborhoods to make way for the construction of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Fordham University. Infamously called “the Puerto Rican Slum” and “the worst slum in New York,” by the architect of New York’s Urban Renewal Process, Robert Moses, Lincoln Square and San Juan Hill were home to approximately 2,000 Puerto Ricans.
As Puerto Ricans in the diaspora, we know the impact of our communities across the United States. Every day we continue to see how important it is to foster an informed understanding, and appreciation of our legacies. We continue documenting, preserving and disseminating our precious history to ensure a clear, authentic understanding of our communities, our contributions, and our challenges. Be part of this effort with your donation.
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