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SUMMARY:¡Viva Puerto Rico! - Brief History of Puerto Rico 1898-Present (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Brief History of Puerto Rico 1898-Present\nLocation: Losaida Center – 710 E 9th St\, New York\, NY 10009\nTime: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM\n\nPart 2 – Thursday\, May 22nd \, 2025\n• Puerto Rico\, from 1952 to the Fiscal Control Board.\n• The struggle for independence\, from the commonwealth to the present.\n\nPart 3 – Tuesday\, June 17th\, 2025\n• Puerto Rico in the present.\n• The migration of Puerto Ricans to the United States and their struggles.\n\nDistinguished professors (economist\, historians and political science professors) and advocates for social justice and for the sovereignty of Puerto Rico; Iván F. Elías Rodríguez\, Martha G. Quiñones Domínguez\, Julio A. Muriente Pérez\, Jose (Che) Velasquez will present a brief history of Puerto Rico.\nModerator: Oscar Ocasio\, PhD\nPresented by: Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano & Friends of Puerto Rico Impact
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/viva-puerto-rico-brief-history-of-puerto-rico-1898-present/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Event/Presentation,Free Events,Panel / Town Hall
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SUMMARY:Fiesta De Cruz en Loisaida
DESCRIPTION:“For nine consecutive years (1990–1999)\, during the celebration of Mayo Florido\, Madrina Milagros Rodríguez and the pleneros group El Quinto Sonó—composed of Enrique Díaz\, Echavarrias\, Johnny\, and Carmen—helped me fulfill my promise to the cross. I also send greetings to Norman Valee and José Lyn\, founders of the Green Oasis Garden on East 8th Street in New York\, who now smile down on us from heaven. We celebrated our Fiesta de la Cruz there for seven years. Special thanks to Samy Tanco\, Carmen Pabón\, Julio Picó\, Mercedes Amarilis Villaman\, Miguel Juan Concepción\, Dennis Girón\, Jeff Fogel\, Julio Peña\, and David Lemeire\, who dedicated their resources to sustaining and continuing the Fiestas de Cruz tradition in Loisaida. \nPuerto Ricans brought the Fiestas de Cruz to New York\, where they found fertile ground and took root. Just as in Puerto Rico\, in the great New York City metropolis these celebrations have evolved—from being intimate\, family-centered events to becoming large public gatherings with meticulous organization and the participation of hundreds of people. \nIt is expected that the six Fiestas de Cruz currently held in New York will continue. We even dare to predict a strengthening and expansion of the devotion to the Holy Cross\, a tradition that has adapted well to changing times without losing its spiritual essence and cosmic significance. \nNow rooted in concrete and snow\, the Fiestas de Cruz offer a space for community nourishment and empowerment\, a renewal of energy and faith in life. Devotees and participants remain loyal to them because of the deep benefits they experience—benefits that go beyond wholesome recreation or simple socializing. \nThe key lies in the symbol itself\, the revelation within the ideogram: there resides an epiphany. \nIn summary\, the journey undertaken toward the Fiestas de Cruz celebrated in New York is divided into two stages. The first analyzes the main components of the devotion in order to establish its origins\, similarities\, and meaning—seeking to uncover the mythical connections of universal resonance preserved within this particular expression.” \nLas Fiestas de Cruz se han celebrado en Puerto Rico por mas de doscientos anos\, arraigandose en el fervor popular como una de las preferidas o “tipicas”. Cuenta con celebraciones\, devotos y participantes a lo largo y ancho de la isla del encanto Borinquen\, pasando la prueba del tiempo\, han evolucionado desde el altar hogareno hasta la actual actividad publica con kioscos\, orquestas\, donde devotos hacen despliege de extravagantes altares\, politicos y firmas comerciales “hacen su agosto”. \nLos puertorriquefios trajeron las Fiestas de Cruz a Nueva York donde encontraron tierra fertil\, echando raices\, al igual queen Puerto Rico\, en la gran manzana neoyorquina se han transformado de ser un acontecimiento familiar en actos publicos\, de meticulosa organizaci6n\, contando con la participaci6n de cientos de personas. Se prevee un continuar de la celebraci6n de las seis Fiestas de Cruz queen la actualidad se llevan a cabo en Nueva York.  \nNos atrevemos a pronosticar un fortalecimiento y expansion de la devoci6n a la Santisima Cruz\, que tan bien se han amoldado a los tiempos sin desvirtuar su esencia espiritual de significado c6smico. Adaptadas al cemento y la nieve\, son las Fiestas de Cruz un espacio de alimentaci6n y fortalecimiento comunitario\, de renovaci6n de energias y fe en la vida\, que sus devotos y participantes siguen fieles a ellas por los beneficios obtenidos\, mas alla de la sana recreaci6n o mera socializaci6n. la clave del simbolo\, la revelaci6n del ideograma:  \nAhi reside Una epifania. Resumiendo\, el viaje emprendido hacia las Fiestas de Cruz celebradas en Nueva York\, esta dividido en dos etapas. En la primera se analizan los componentes principales de la devoci6n para establecer procedencia\, semejanzas\, significado\, queriendo encontrar las conexiones miticas de resonancias universales preservadas en el hecho particular.  \n-MAITREYI VILLAMAN MATOS\, LAS FIESTAS DE CRUZ EN NUEVA YORK.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/fiesta-de-cruz-en-loisaida/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Presented by The Loisaida Inc. Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Sala de Pepe y Foto Espacio":MAILTO:lasaladepepe@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:LOISAIDA FESTIVAL 2025
DESCRIPTION:Visit LoisaidaFest.nyc for the most up-to-date information
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/22950/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Free Events,Loisaida Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loisaida Inc. Center":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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SUMMARY:Loisaida: A State of Mind - Featuring the works of Marlis Momber & Maximo Colón
DESCRIPTION:Loisaida: A State of MindHonoring Nuestra Guerrera de LoisaidaMay 25th – June 7thFeaturing the works of Marlis Momber & Maximo ColónPiragua Art Space & Curated by: David “Daso” Soto367 East 10th Street \nLoisaida: A State of MindPiragua Art Space\, 367 East 10th StreetMay 25 – June 7\, 2025 \nJoin us for Loisaida: A State of Mind\, a vibrant exhibition honoring the spirit and resilience of Loisaida through the lens of legendary photographers Marlis Momber and Máximo Colón. This special presentation celebrates our community’s heritage\, activism\, and artistry — and pays tribute to Nuestra Guerrera de Loisaida. \nPresented by Piragua Art Space & David “Daso” Soto\, Loisaida Cultural Archives\, Siempre Palante\, and Bloque\, the exhibition captures the essence of Latinx cultural identity and public life in the Lower East Side. \n✨ Free and open to the public. \n\nLoisaida: Un Estado de ConcienciaPiragua Art Space\, 367 East 10th Street25 de mayo – 7 de junio de 2025 \nTe invitamos a Loisaida: Un Estado de Conciencia\, una exposición vibrante que rinde homenaje al espíritu y la resiliencia de Loisaida a través del lente de las reconocidas fotógrafas y fotógrafos Marlis Momber y Máximo Colón. Esta muestra especial celebra el patrimonio\, el activismo y la creatividad de nuestra comunidad\, honrando a Nuestra Guerrera de Loisaida. \nPresentado por Piragua Art Space y David “Daso” Soto\, Loisaida Cultural Archives\, Siempre Palante y Bloque\, esta exposición captura la esencia de la identidad cultural Latinx y la vida pública en el Lower East Side. \n✨ Entrada libre y abierta al público.
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/loisaida-state-of-mind-featuring-the-works-of-marlis-momber-maximo-colon/
LOCATION:Piragua Art Space\, 367 E 10th St\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Community Events and Resources,Event/Opening,Free Events
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SUMMARY:TIERRA SIE II - INDIGENOUS FESTIVAL (Open Mic)
DESCRIPTION:TIERRA SIE IIINDIGENOUS FESTIVALMusic\, Dance and Media Arts \n“FIRE CIRCLE”Open Mic for the Protection of Territory \nFeaturing rapper Def-i Christopher Bidethá (Diné/Navajo Nation) — our MC for the night! \nSaturday\, May 31 • 5:30 PMLoisaida Center • 710 E 9th St\, NY\, NY 10009Free + open to the people$250 prize for contest winner!
URL:https://loisaida.org/event/tierra-sie-ii-indigenous-festival-open-mic/
LOCATION:The Loisaida Inc. Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY\,  10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025,Artist Opportunities and Resources,Community Events and Resources,Free Events
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