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Named the “the powerful locus of Latino Art” by The New York Times, the Hostos Center is recognized nationally as a leader in Latino and African-based programming. An integral part of Hostos Community College/CUNY, the Center serves as a cultural hub for students, faculty and staff, as well as the greater community at large.
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Hostos Center events are sponsored by the Hostos Community College Foundation with funds from the: National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the Coalition of Theaters of Color, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathleen Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Howard Gilman Foundation, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Office of New York State Assemblyman José Rivera, and the Office of New York City Councilmember Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
Roots and Rebirth showcases 22 contemporary Dominican women artists. Working across diverse mediums, they explore themes of memory, identity, and transformation, drawing inspiration from Dominican traditions, Afro-Caribbean spirituality and the experiences of migration and diaspora. These artists forge a fresh vision, embracing artistic reinvention. MORE INFO Join us on a journey through the fascinating evolution of Ecuadorian cultures, from the pre-Hispanic era to the dynamic ble According to Legislative Gazette, infamous New York State Assemblyman Jose Rivera D-Bronx, was excused from voting in the Assembly a whopping 250 times representing almost a quarter of all the votes that were taken during this Assembly session – more than double that of last year. Furthermore, it is noted that Rivera has the distinction of being the ONLY lawmaker who didn’t introduce one piece of legislation this session making him the most unproductive member of the Assembly. This is appalling because he definitely finds time to be on Facebook spamming pages with the videos he’s constantly making to make him look like he actually does something. The Bronx faces serious issues which need to be addressed yet he feels it’s more important to play with his camera than perhaps listen to his constituents and propose bills that would address these issues? When Bronxites are left scratching their heads on why we are not improving in certain socioeconomic indicators like health and education, we can look to the corruption of our elected “leaders” whether they represent us on the state level or locally on the city level. I cannot begin to count the number of times I have received complaints about Jose Rivera with folks asking what exactly does he do because all they see is what I see and that’s a legislator spending too much time making videos and posting them all over Facebook. A Bronxite who also sent me the link from the Legislative Gazette said, “…he spends all his time with those videos and now we know he has been excused 250 times. There is no one representing our needs in Albany, the Bronx could have been so far ahead if it wasn’t for wasteful people like Rivera” The Bronx deserves better than this guy who sits there wasting our valuable time and money since it is we who pay his salary. Is it any wonder that ALBANY, N.Y. - Fearing that young models strutting down the runways in New York City are too skinny, a state lawmaker proposes that weight standards be established for the fashion and entertainment industries. Bronx Assemblyman Jose Rivera wants to create a state advisory board to recommend standards and guidelines for the employment of child performers and models under the age of 18 to prevent eating disorders. "New York City is one of the world's leaders in fashion and entertainment, and we don't want to do anything to harm those industries," Mr. Rivera said. "At the same time, we need responsible protections in place, especially for younger workers." The world of high fashion and modeling has long been targeted by critics who say it encourages women and girls to emulate waif-like models. The November death of 21-year-old Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston, who weighed 88 pounds when she died, heightened criticism. Mr. Rivera pointed to a 2000 British Medical Association study that found a link between the images of the abnormally thin models found in fashion magazines and an increase in disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Need a break?Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "Eating disorders come from a combination of environment and genetic makeup," said Dr. Sharon Alger-Mayer, an associate professor of medicine at Albany Medical Center. "Being exposed to an environment with a lot of emphasis on thinness can put someone with a predisposition to eating disorders in a very high-risk situation." The proposed board would include health experts, industry representatives, models and entertainers. It would report to the state Labor Department on the need for employment restrictions, weight or body mass index requirements, medical screenings, protocols to refer people for treatment and educational programs on eating disorders. While Mr. Rivera's bill does not yet have a sponsor in the Repub . |