Support Spotlight: Raíces Awarded Middlesex County Arts and History Program Grants for 2023
Raíces Cultural Center has received grant support from Middlesex County for our 2023 Arts and History programs.
Support Spotlight: Raíces Awarded Middlesex County Arts and History Program Grants for 2022
Raíces Cultural Center has received grant support from Middlesex County for our 2022 Arts and History programs.
Dawn of the Mascaras – A Solo Exhibit by Nathan Bunce
The Dawn of the Mascaras, the first solo art exhibit of Nathan Bunce, at El Museo de Los Sures, Feb-March 2020.
Balkan Meets Bomba
Balkan Meets Bomba by Francisco G. Gómez If you love the AfroBoricua music of Puerto Rico or the music of the Balkans, you would have made it a point not to […]
Support Spotlight: Raíces Cultural Center Awarded Incubation Grant from NJCH
Raíces Cultural Center has been awarded an incubation grant from NJ CH to develop a research initiative that examines the role and impact of gender in folkloric expressions and cultural traditions from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the diaspora.
Of Taíno Queens and the Legend of Yuiza
Interested in boricua history, especially legends? Here’s a story that’s rather interesting. It’s the legend of Yuiza and her possible connection to the Afro/Taíno people of Loíza.
Taínasoy Apiario an Eco-Project in the Works – Part 2
by Francisco G. Gómez As I said in part 1 of this piece, when I arrived at Taínasoy Apiario, there was lots of land preparation going on and construction of […]
Casa Pueblo and the Posterriqueño – Innovations in 21st Century Lighting
by Francisco G. Gómez “Casa Pueblo is a project of community self management with the commitment to value and protect natural resources, both cultural and human. It was born in […]
Parranda – Paranda at the Bronx Music Heritage Center
by Francisco G. Gómez Last Friday’s parranda at the Bronx Music Heritage Center was awesome; we had such a wonderful time at this community celebration. For those of you who […]
Raíces Spotlight on Eco-Warrior Kira Herzog
by Francisco G.Gómez We affectionately call her Kirita Bug because she’s always moving from task to task in almost total silence and never quits! This young lady has proven herself […]