Category: Convenings

January 23, 2025: Discover the Power of La Borinqueña: A Book Talk with Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

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Join us on January 23rd for an evening with award-winning graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, the creative force behind the critically acclaimed and bestselling superhero series La Borinqueña.  Who is Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez? Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez is a trailblazer in the world of graphic novels, recognized for his groundbreaking work, La Borinqueña. This Afro-Puerto Rican superhero embodies the … Continued

CANCELED October 28, 2024: Paola Ramos’ Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What it Means for America

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  In her new book, award-winning journalist Paola Ramos explores the relationships between identity and political trauma with the growing far-right sentiment among Latinos. Defectors covers far-right Latinos across the United States, including Evangelical pastors and January 6th insurrectionists, to dissect the causes of this newfound radicalization and uncover its possible effects on American politics.  … Continued

Upcoming Book Talks this Fall

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Fund for the City of New York is proud to announce this fall’s Book Talk Series! Join us as we hear from giants in their respective fields. From young adult fiction to journalism, activism, academia and more, consider this your fall semester syllabus. 🗓️ Save the date for these engaging book talk conversations. Details and … Continued

April 2nd, 2024: Inspirame Latina Foundation Panel

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The Inspirame Latina Foundation warmly invites women in leadership to come together on April 2nd for an empowering session on conquering imposter syndrome and embracing your true potential. This is your exclusive invitation to meet six trailblazing women who are redefining leadership, entrepreneurship, and empowerment.   Our Esteemed Panelists: Julissa Alvarez, an influential leader whose … Continued