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The Puerto Rican Experience

Prof. Saulo Colon, M/W 12:30-1:50p A survey of Puerto Rican society, both in Puerto Rico and in the United States. The course will explore the history, culture, values, traditions, relationships, politics, art, literature, Diaspora and daily life of Puerto Ricans from 1898 to the present crises on the island. Register online at www.housatonic.edu.

Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Training

Board of Immigration Appeals 5-Day Training Monday, May 23, 9:00 am-6:30 pm thru Friday, May 27, 9:00 am – 6:00 PM For the first time, through the Immigration Strategic Funders Collaborative, a training allowing participants to meet the Federal Board of Immigration Appeals requirements to provide immigration legal services will be held in Connecticut. The Collaborative invites volunteers…

How to Facilitate DACA/DAPA Clinics with information on “Know Your Rights if You are Undocumented” and “Effective Community Outreach” Saturday, May 14, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm with 9:30 breakfast (Greater New Haven) for staff or volunteers who speak English and/or Spanish Immigrant families are under constant threat of deportation. The Deferred Action (DACA and…

2016 Puerto Rican Parade Calendar of Events

The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County has a great schedule of events lined up leading all the way to the annual festival. We hope to see you at some of these events and as always the PRPFC appreciates your continued community support. Visit the PRPFC calendar of events If you are interested in participating in…

GBLN Welcomes Its Second Pa’lante Partner

GBLN Welcomes its 2nd Pa’lante Partner, Michael Gargano Jr Ed.D. President/CEO of St. Vincent’s College in Bridgeport From Michael Gargano: "SVC Proudly Supports the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network. We are committed to increasing participation from underrepresented populations in the health filed by offering observation and shadow programs with elementary and secondary schools at the college…

And now this: From our Puerto Rican Songbook sponsor Radio Cumbre

Puerto Rican Songbook is Saturday. Hear our radio promotion on Radio Cumbre and buy tickets now!

A Special Event & Tribute to the Music of Puerto Rico: Saturday, April 16

The Bijou Theatre has partnered with the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network (GBLN) and Artist-In-Residence, Rick Reyes, for a special GBLN event and tribute to the Puerto Rican Songbook.

GBLN Welcomes Its First Pa’lante Partner

Bryan Hussey is founder and President of Latitude Consulting Group LLC. His business experience of over 35 years has been in international marketing and business development with leading Fortune 500 companies. Bryan speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently, having lived in many Latin American markets. Latitude Consulting Group helps business owners, executives and organizations to significantly…

Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes: Become a Workshop Leader

The Southwestern CT Agency on Aging in conjunction with the CT Department of Public Health is seeking professionals and volunteers to be trained as workshop leaders for the Stanford University 6 week workshop series, Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes. The program is designed to help empower Spanish-speaking persons with diabetes to build self-confidence…

Save The Date: New Developments in Labor & Employment Law – April 29, 2016

We are pleased to announce Pullman & Comley's Spring Labor & Employment Law seminar for public and private sector employers, offering key insights on the labor and employment law issues facing you in 2016. The Trumbull Marriott 180 Hawley Lane Trumbull, CT 06611 To R.S.V.P. please call 203.330.2055 or email: seminar@pullcom.com. View full details