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Category Archives: puerto rico
Borimix Festival featuring Puerto Rican artist Joseph A. Burgos, Jr.
The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA) is co-sponsoring the Borimix Festival ’09 with a visual arts exhibit opening Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7pm at the galleries of the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center. SEA is a … Continue reading
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Puerto Rico Governor Luis G. Fortuño
Things are getting pretty hot down in Puerto Rico. Late last month a union worker threw an egg at the Commonwealth’s Governor Luis G. Fortuño. The egg incident was in response to massive government layoffs. According to union leaders, many … Continue reading
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Puerto Rico’s Need for Health Reform
A recent CNN article notes that 45,000 American deaths can be associated to a lack of health insurance. American citizens living in Puerto Rico are disproportionately affected by these deadly statistics. According to a USA Today analysis of new government … Continue reading
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Puerto Rico’s Economic Crisis
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has seen its economy steadily decline prior to the global economic crisis and will likely continue to suffer after others see signs of recovery. Puerto Rico has a history of economic problems. The Puerto Rican … Continue reading
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Boogie Rican Blvd. "The Musical"
Urban Latino Magazine & The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre presents Boogie Rican Blvd., a musical showcasing a family’s struggle between Latino tradition and the modern-day values taught on the streets of the Boogie Down Bronx. The Pacheco family and their … Continue reading
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