Upcoming Events!
Join us for an unforgettable conversation as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of motherhood and the remarkable voice of Esmeralda Santiago.
A curated selection of the landmark documentary project, “Puerto Rican Diaspora: Themes in the Survival of a People,” will be displayed at “Dia de San Juan Salsa Festival” in Long Beach on June 11, at the Swiss Park Newark on June 17, and at LMU on June 24th. This event will offer a new generation of viewers a chance to experience this landmark project and connect with its beautiful, profound, and uplifting portrayal of Puerto Rican survival across the United States.
It's been a beautiful journey, and we've arrived at our very last week and panel discussion to close off the LANDFALL Discussion Series! For one last time, join us next Thursday, May 27 at 5 PM EST/4PM CST/2 PM PST for a panel discussion with Diáspora en Resistencia, Puerto Ricans In Action, PR on the Map: Report, Reimagine, Revive Puerto Rico, siemPResente and our moderator Marisol LeBrón from the University of Texas-Austin. Register and receive a FREE sneak preview link to view the film (film links are generally being sent out Fridays): https://www.landfallfilm.com/series
After 405 Years of Colonization Under Spain and 123 years of Colonization Under the US: Will Puerto Rico End Being a Colony?
Book your spot for one of our upcoming online roundtable discussions with Dr. Victor Rodriguez. The discussion aims are to provide thoughtful context for the current political stirrings and answer your questions. We are keeping each session to 20 people max and the event will not be recorded. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or have a request.
After 405 Years of Colonization Under Spain and 123 years of Colonization Under the US: Will Puerto Rico End Being a Colony?
Book your spot for one of our upcoming online roundtable discussions with Dr. Victor Rodriguez. The discussion aims are to provide thoughtful context for the current political stirrings and answer your questions. We are keeping each session to 20 people max and the event will not be recorded. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or have a request.
After 405 Years of Colonization Under Spain and 123 years of Colonization Under the US: Will Puerto Rico End Being a Colony?
Book your spot for one of our upcoming online roundtable discussions with Dr. Victor Rodriguez. The discussion aims are to provide thoughtful context for the current political stirrings and answer your questions. We are keeping each session to 20 people max and the event will not be recorded. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or have a request.
After 405 Years of Colonization Under Spain and 123 years of Colonization Under the US: Will Puerto Rico End Being a Colony?
Book your spot for one of our upcoming online roundtable discussions with Dr. Victor Rodriguez. The discussion aims are to provide thoughtful context for the current political stirrings and answer your questions. We are keeping each session to 20 people max and the event will not be recorded. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or have a request.
Boricua Women Artists of the Diaspora, National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, SoCal
Join us via Zoom!
Meeting ID: 979 7167 3277
Passcode: 655211
Este sábado 27 a la 1pm hora de California (4 pm hora de PR)! También transmitido en YouTube Live en español en nuestro canal de YouTube. Dirección del canal en los comentarios abajo.
Puerto Rican diaspora can now submit their photos of #RickyRenunica to our permanent collection with the Hurricane María Archive!
We are proud to be hosting this workshop with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, and the Instituto de Investigaciones Interdisciplinarias, University of Puerto Rico-Cayey.
Taller Bombalele
Bomba Marile
BoricuActiva’o NC
Proyecto Piquete
NC 4 PR
Movimiento Borikua
PROPA
PR On The Map
Boricuas en Resistencia
Black Diasporic Organizing Project
BUD Puerto Rico
Diáspora en Acción
This two-hour workshop will include case studies, discussion on family history research challenges, and an explanation of digital tools to help with the genealogy research process. Participants will receive expert tips to kick-start their Puerto Rican family history research. Bring your questions, family photos, heirlooms, and oral stories. If you have a question related to access, please reach out to us at puertoricansincation.la@gmail.com.
On Friday, April 10, 2020, Puerto Ricans in Action will be hosting the Third Annual Puerto Rican Film Night in Los Angeles. We hope to showcase the creative works of Boricua filmmakers as part of our efforts to ensure the vibrant future of the Puerto Ricans in Los Angeles. Tickets and submissions are open now!
A discussion on the history of colonialist relations and neoliberal austerity that have given rise to the current economic and environmental crises in Puerto Rico, including the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, recent earthquakes and lack of US support.
A discussion on the history of colonialist relations and neoliberal austerity that have given rise to the current economic and environmental crises in Puerto Rico, including the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, recent earthquakes and lack of US support.
Monday, February 24th from 6pm to 7:30pm
San Jose State University
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E San Fernando St, Room 225, San José, CA 95192
Monday, February 24th from 12pm to 2pm
California State University – East Bay
University Union, MPR 1001 A
25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard Hayward, CA 94542
On behalf of the Puerto Rican Community Association (PRCA) and the Latinx community, we are excited to invite you to Decolonizing Climates with Oscar López Rivera on February 20th, 2020 in the Multipurpose Room of the Student Community Center from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. UC Davis will be one of eight sites along López Rivera’s West Coast tour in partnership with University of Washington, UC Berkeley, San Francisco State University, La Peña Cultural Center, and UC Santa Barbara. We are working to provide a platform for López Rivera to share his experience as a former political prisoner, and his work as an accomplished community organizer.
Puerto Rico's Recovery from Debt, Hurricanes, and Colonialism
López Rivera’s lecture is presented in conjunction with Oscar Tuazon’s Water School installation, on view within the In Plain Sight exhibition at the Henry.
Join us for an evening of tribute, music and conversation with Puerto Rican patriot and visionary, Oscar López Rivera. This event is part of a national U.S. speaking tour titled “Oscar López Rivera—Two Years Later: Resistance and Resilience”.
All proceeds are going to Puerto Rico! We might not be on the same island but it does not give us an excuse not to do anything! There will be food and pastries, music, poetry, and DJ.
Monetary donations are highly encouraged! They are also welcoming performers to be part of the event, please contact nataliazeligman@gmail.com
Accepting donations this week only in East LA!
Donation Hours Include:
Thursday 8:30am - 11am, 7pm - 9pm
Friday 7pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
Acceptable donations:
Tents, cots, sleeping bags, canopies, plastic tarps, rope, solar powered equipment, portable showers, mosquito repellent, diapers, baby powder, sun block, hand sanitizer
Come hear from people who participated in and allied with the Young Lords about that vital history and its lessons for today’s decolonization and liberation struggles. We will also commemorate the 11/16 birthday of the late independentista and former political prisoner Lolita Lebron.
The 2nd Annual Hurricane Maria Remembrance and Resiliency Event is free and open to the public. We invite you to join us for an afternoon of activities and workshops aimed at preparing us for disasters, while we honor the thousands of lives we lost after the hurricane. There will be workshops on disaster readiness, resiliency through Puerto Rican art, crafts, music, dance, food, and healing.
We are also honored that the Gabrelino Tongva Springs Foundation is welcoming us into their community center for this opportunity for cultural exchange.
We will be releasing more details in the coming weeks.
Puerto Ricans in Action, the ONE Archives Foundation, and Latino Equality Alliance proudly present this event, which features live music, food, and a variety of speakers that will talk about Puerto Rican LGBTQIA+ community and history! Let's Talk About Puerto Rico began in September 2018 as a traveling lecture series that covers Puerto Rican art, music, history and current affairs and an opportunity to build community with Puerto Ricans in the greater Los Angeles area. Enjoy live music from @damnzum, food from @triplethreattrk, complimentary Puerto Rican desserts and coffee from @sweedithbakes, and a host of community resources! To learn more about our distinguished speakers, please visit the link in our bio!
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Let’s Talk About Puerto Rico: LGBTQIA+ Community & History is organized by Puerto Ricans in Action, the ONE Archives Foundation, and Latino Equality Alliance.
Jurakán was an Official Selection of the Havana Film Festival in 2017 and the Rincón International Film Festival in 2018. In the Rincón International Film Festival, Jurakán won Best Documentary.
California Tour: May 6 - May 20th
On Friday, April 12, 2019, Puerto Ricans in Action will be hosting the Second Annual "Puerto Rican Film Night" in hopes of showcasing the creative works of Boricua filmmakers and as part of our efforts to ensure the vibrant future of the Puerto Ricans in Los Angeles.
The evening will include a two-hour screening block of short films, networking, and a 30min Q&A with the filmmakers.
Location: Echo Park Film Center
1200 N Alvarado St, LA, CA 90026
Doors: 7:30 pm
Screening 8:00 pm, Q&A to follow
***Parking is hard to find next to the venue. We recommend taking Uber or Lyft.
To submit a film: please contact us at puertoricansinaction.LA@gmail.com
If you would like to support this wonderful event, ticket entry is $15.00 and proceeds support future film screenings and festivals.
Tickets are limited, so get them early! We hope to see you all there!
TAKING SUBMISSIONS NOW!
Puerto Ricans In Action is committed to providing family events for our community. Join us for our 3rd Annual Café y Dominos Tournament fundraiser and Open Mic!
Save the date! On February 9th, from 2-4pm in Highland Park, we are having our next "Let's talk about Puerto Rico:" A conversation with: Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi FistUpTv, from Defend Puerto Rico in a co-hosted fundraiser for: @defendpr's Mensajeros (Youth photo and video) Program.
