afroTANGO by Thalia Spanish Theatre (Sunnyside, Queens)

Backstage Review

The 43rd Annual LI Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade - 6.7.09

KJ, 5, enjoys the sights and sounds of the 43rd Annual Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade (June 7) in Brentwood. The young Boricua proudly sports the traditional guayabera and pava while waving the red, white and blue flag of the Puerto Rican nation.

Thousands of islanders of Puerto Rican heritage, Latinos of all nationalities (Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Dominican Republic, et al), and many nonLatinos as well, came out to what is Long Island's most festive Spring ethnic fiesta.

Below are wonderful photos of the parade by Newsday's Ana Gutierrez. Click on the photos for a large view and click here for the full series.

Click here a Ana's video of the parade.

Link: Thousands watch LI's Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day parade by Laura Rivera (Newsday)

Teatro Yerbabruja's 3rd Annual Gala - 3.21.08 @ Brentwood Country Club

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Support Teatro Experimental Yerbabruja, Inc. in its mission to provide more art, and opportunities for constructive social change, in Long Island communities by attending the MASQUERADE BALL 3rd Annual Gala Dinner, 8pm, Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Brentwood Country Club.

Honorees include State Assemblyman Phil Ramos and Suffolk County Legislator Ricardo Montano. Dr. Luis Valenzuela will be awarded the Jorge Renderos Social Justice Award for his leadership in the fight against anti-immigrant policies on Long Island.

Tickets are $100. Jacket & Tie/Cocktail Dress or Theatrical Costume (Use your imagination!)

For more information call 631.626.3603 or email teatroyerbabruja@yahoo.com.

Taino Roots on Native America Calling - 2.5.09

Before it was Puerto Rico, it was known to the Taino people as Borinquen – “land of the brave noble lord.” Many of today’s Puerto Ricans, both those born on the island and in the states, trace their indigenous roots to Taino ancestors.

One geneticist discovered 3 out of 5 native Puerto Ricans have remnants of Taino DNA streaming through their blood. As the legacy of the Taino people of the Caribbean is rediscovered, what is turning Puerto Ricans back to their Borinquen roots?

Native America Calling's Special Guest: Roberto Mukaro Agueibana Borrero, President and Chairman of the United Confederation of Taino People.

Thursday, February 5, 2009, 1-2pm EST

To participate: call 1-800-996-2848, that's 1-800-99-NATIVE

TO LISTEN ONLINE:

KNBA-FM 90.3 Anchorage, Alaska

NV1 Albuquerque, NM

KISU 91.1 FM Pocatello, Idaho

KUNM-FM 89.9 FM Albuquerque, New Mexico

KSJD 91.5 Cortez, Colorado

KSUT-FM 91.3 FM Ignacio, Colorado

KSFC 91.9 FM Spokane, Washington

WOJB-FM 88.9 FM Hayward, Wisconsin

KGVA-FM 88.1 Fort Belknap, Montana