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The Superintendent of Bridgeport Public Schools, Dr. Aresta L. Johnson, would like to invite you to a meeting to discuss our school district. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 1 p.m. in City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Conference Room 305, Bridgeport, CT 06604. The conversation will consist of a robust dialogue…

Please join the Bridgeport Public Schools in collecting new pajamas and new books for local needy children. Pajama Program, a 501(c) not-for-profit organization, provides new, warm pajamas and new books to children in need in the United States, and around the world. These are youngsters who may not know the comforts of a mother or…

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bridgeport (HCCGB) is requesting donations for our 2019 Three Kings Day Celebration. Three Kings Day, or the Day of the Epiphany, is celebrated on Jan. 6. The holiday is widely celebrated in Puerto Rico and Latin America as well as in Europe, and is based on the Biblical…

The PRPFC Inc. promotes a general awareness and appreciation of the Puerto Rican culture, heritage, traditions, music and art through various cultural, educational, social and charity events. Download the 2018-2019 Membership Application PRPFC is seeking creative and highly motivated youngsters to participate in a cultural experience as they prepare for the 2019 PRPFC Cultural Pageant.…

Despite decades of government and community efforts to improve health equity in Latinx communities in California, vast disparities remain. For one, Latinxs are the group least likely to be insured or to have a doctor. HIP's new report, Taking a Pulse, produced in partnership with the University of California - San Francisco, explores the key…

Come out to Webster Bank Arena on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, to see the Bridgeport Sound Tigers host the Hartford Wolfpack 7 p.m., courtesy of AARP Connecticut. Guests will receive up to two complimentary tickets. Space is limited and the tickets purchased in advance by AARP Connecticut may be claimed quickly. In addition to a…

May 16, 2019 8:00am–5:00pm Hartford Marriott Downtown Dr. Betty Uribe, an internationally-renowned bilingual/bicultural speaker specializing in leadership development, will keynote the 16th Annual Latinas & Power Symposium in Hartford, CT. At California Bank & Trust, a division of Zions Bancorp, Uribe runs the Greater Southern California Division, which is a $3.5 billion business line covering…

Dance the night away to the rhythm of a live Latin band Orquesta Afinke! There will also be music by DJ Rick Condit! Enjoy performances from professional Latin dancers from Latin Rhythm Dance Studio as they perform the Salsa! Specialty hand-rolled cigars, rolled right in front of you. When: January 19, 2019 5:30pm Where: Race…

FEBRUARY 17, 2019 GRAND THEATER • 7:00PM ON SALE NOVEMBER 30 AT 10:00AM Dance along to their hits including “Brujería,, “El Menú,” “Me Libere,” “Un Verano En Nueva York,” “Arroz con Habichuela,” “Sin Salsa No Hay Paraíso” and more! La Sonora Ponceña, one of the most popular tropical acts ever, have recorded dozens of albums…

Powering a Community Through Philanthropy The Progreso Latino Fund (PLF) hosted its annual forum,Trás la Tormenta: Puerto Rico One Year After Maria, to discuss the island of Puerto Rico's future in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Featured guests Dr. Nelson Colón Tarrats, President & CEO, Puerto Rico Community Foundation and Hon. Julia M. Nazario Fuentes,…