In a community in the grips of gentrification, a key question that begs attention is what is more important, inclusion or engagement. The response to this question by community leaders could make the difference in whether the community is able to p... full post »

Jesus "Tato" Laviera was born in Puerto Rico and has lived in New York since 1960. A second-generation Puerto Rican writer, a poet and playwright, he is deeply committed to the social and cultural development of Puerto Ricans in New York. In ad... full post »

When Tato arrived to Chicago, he was inspired. He was inspired when he saw that our Puerto Rican youth were extremely enthusiastic to awaken a national counsciousness.   When Tato arrived to Chicago he was inspired. He was inspired w... full post »

Cuándo Tato llego a Chicago el mismo se inspiro. Se inspiro Cuando vio que nuestra juventud boricua estaban sumamente animada pa’ creer conciencia. Cuándo Tato llego a Chicago el mismo se inspiro. Se inspiro al oír que los ancianos sabios del Barr... full post »

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