View this post on Instagram A post shared by Latino USA (@latinousa) La Lupe was a force of nature. It was with good reason that the Cuban Afro-Latina songstress from the Bronx was known as the “Queen of Latin…
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uptown Collective (@uptowncollectiv) Listen up folks, artist @lizaniacruz is in the process of putting together a fascinating, participatory art project titled 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 for which she is looking…
It’s the suite summer. A new free program will offer all public school students their choice of engagement opportunities during the summer months. Dubbed “Summer Rising,” the initiative will combine typical remedial summer education classes with summer camp activities,…
By Gregg McQueen View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bronx Free Press (@bxfreepress) Call a convention. Advocates gathered for a virtual rally on March 22 to voice support for recently proposed federal legislation that could empower…
In this new original documentary from theGrio, senior correspondent Natasha S. Alford (@natashasalford), traveled to Loiza, Puerto Rico during the 2019 summer of political unrest, where protesters ousted their governor. Through interviews with locals residents, scholars, and historians, Alford…
Whether it’s food, music, politics, or literature, Afrolatinos have played a major role in shaping Latin America and U.S. culture. Lala Anthony breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Afrolatinidad, celebrating the rich history of the Afrolatino…
The multimedia exhibition of Defend Puerto Rico documented the impacts of the hurricane and community efforts to rebuild it at the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) in East Harlem. Nine months following Hurricane María, Puerto Ricans in…
On Thursday, February 15th, in the spirit of resistance and resilience, you’re invited to the opening of Defend PR, CCCADI’s first art exhibit of 2018 at their new, historic Landmark location. Curated by Mikey Cordero of the Defend PR project, the Defend PR…
A new season of SouSou! Saturdays kicks off this upcoming February 10th, 2018 presented by the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) in East Harlem, NYC. SouSou! Saturdays are a monthly family-oriented art-making, dance, and music workshops held…
Photography: Mario Carrion | New Visual Collective In a weekend where over 3.3 million Black and Brown U.S. citizens struggle with the aftermath of devastating hurricanes throughout the Caribbean, New York City’s African Diaspora came together to honor the…