Who We Are
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Who We Are |
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Contact_Us: Tfn:/Phone: 646-606-6755 |
THE HISPANIC/LATINO CULTURAL CENTER OF NEW YORK, INC is a Not For Profit --501 (c) (3)-- Organization founded April 23, 2006 dedicated to promoting cultural activities. Our main activity is THE HISPANIC/LATINO BOOK FAIR OF NEW YORK recognizing a member of the community who has opened doors through his or her work for the Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S.A. The BOOK FAIR takes place the third weekend of September. The purpose or purposes for which Hispanic/ Latino Cultural Center of New York is formed are as follows: To create, form and establish a cultural organization to promote the Hispanic/ Latino culture; to introduce Hispanic and Latino culture to the general public through poetry readings, presentation, storytelling, art exhibitions and creative workshops; to provide activities dedicated to preservation and continuation of Hispanic/Latino culture; to stimulate, foster and increase interest in the nation and community cultural and social events; to aid, assist, cooperate, sponsor and otherwise engage in concerted action with private and governmental agencies and organizations on cultural, charitable and other programs to benefit Hispanic/ Latinos residing in The United States; to promote the celebration of Hispanic/ Latino events and traditional festivities. Las razones por las cuales se formó El Centro Cultural Hispano/Latino de Nueva York son las siguientes: Crear y establecer una organización cultural para promover la cultura hispana/latina; promover la cultura hispana/latina al público en general a través de lecturas poéticas y narrativas, presentaciones, exhibiciones artísticas y cursos-talleres creativos; proveer actividades dedicadas a la preservación y continuidad de la cultura hispana/latina; suscitar, estimular e incrementar interés en la nación y en la comunidad cultural y eventos sociales; ayudar, patrocinar, asistir, cooperar y en otras maneras tomar parte junto a organizaciones tanto gubernamentales como privadas en actividades culturales, obras de caridad y otros programas para beneficiar a los hispanos/latinos residentes en los Estados Unidos; promover la celebración de eventos hispanos/latinos y festividades tradicionales. Founding Members Juan Nicolás Tineo, José de la Rosa and Maritza Gutiérrez-Tineo
Executive Board Fausto Rodríguez (Chairperson / Presidente) Elssie Cano (Co-Chair / Vice-President) Juan Carlos Recinos (Secretary) Members / Committee José de la Rosa (Honorary Chairperson) Yrene Santos (Program Director) Juan Nicolás Tineo (Press and Literature Director) Enilda Columna () Lily Levy ()
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This site was last updated 03/3/13
