Category Archives: latino

Judge Sonia Sotomayor, future US Supreme Court Justice

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Phil Velez

I am extremely excited about President Obama’s United States Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who would be the first Latina to hold a seat on the highest court of the land. There has been much written about Judge … Continue reading →

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YERBABUENA at the Nuyorican Poets Café

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Phil Velez

Last Saturday my sister and brother-in-law invited me to see Tato Torres and YERBABUENA at the Nuyorican Poets Café. I hadn’t been to the Nuyorican Poets Café in years and felt it was the right time to revisit the legendary … Continue reading →

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U.S. Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Phil Velez

Nydia Velázquez is a Latina of many firsts. She has been a member of Congress since 1992. She is the first Puerto Rican woman to be elected to the United States House of Representatives. The Congresswoman, who represents sections of … Continue reading →

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What Do You Know About Puerto Rico/Ricans?

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Phil Velez

The United States Mint recently introduced the 2009 Puerto Rico quarter, so I thought I’d share some information on Puerto Rico and Puerto Ricans. Puerto Ricans are made up of the indigenous Taino Indians who originally called the Caribbean island … Continue reading →

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Bogota Latin Bistro & Mojito Bar in Brooklyn, NY

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Phil Velez

My family celebrated my mother’s 60th birthday recently at the incredible Bogota Latin Bistro & Mojito Bar in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The place, owned by Farid and George, is one of the hottest Latino restaurants in New York City. The … Continue reading →

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