‘Convención 2010’
kicks off with José Feliciano, Jr.
Convención Hispana 2010
had a wonderful kick-off, August 28, 2009, at Reinberger
Auditorium at El Barrio. The event was sponsored by The
Hispanic Roundtable Community Programs and its Civic Involvement
Committee, chaired by
José Feliciano,
Jr.,
who also is president of the Young Latino Network, and
Jerry Peña.
The event was an overview of Convención 2010, now scheduled for
October 2010. Mr. Feliciano, Jr. chaired the event and
discussion of the documentary, Soy Boricua, Pa, Que, Tu Lo Sepas,
produced by
Rosie Pérez
of
Spike Lee’s
Do the Right Thing
fame. |
Convención Hispana 2010 had a wonderful kick-off, August 28, 2009,
at Reinberger Auditorium at El Barrio. In the photo are: Eradin
Berrios, Ruth Ramos, José C. Feliciano Jr., Luis Cartegena, and
Frank Bacety. |
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The film was the platform from which Feliciano, Jr. led a
discussion regarding the challenges faced by all Latinos,
including identity, education, political power, and economic
development. “La falta de respecto” was a key theme.
The sponsor of the event, including a reception, was the Nielson
Corporation, which was represented by María Boss, Vice President
of Hispanic Initiatives for GAP Communications.
José C. Feliciano, Sr., Chairman and founder of the Hispanic
Roundtable, discussed the Convención process and how it is a
unique community organizing event in the United States, which
provides an opportunity for the Latino community to identify,
empower, and inspire the Latino community to address their
fundamental issues.
The president of The Hispanic Roundtable Community Programs,
which actually sponsors the Convención, is Andrés González,
who was instrumental in organizing the evening.
The event was attended by approximately 80 participants—most
were young Latinos.
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