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Erlina Ortíz

The playwright shares about her new play opening in November and her deep relationship with Octavia E. Butler.

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Taller Salud

Taller Salud's work is centered on its vision for an inclusive society, with violence-free and active communities, that have the power to advocate for their right to integral health and to boost their own progress.

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José Antonio Ortíz Pagán

The Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist talks with AFROTAINO about his half-jibaro/half-skate punk upbringing, working closely with diverse cultural groups to initiate dialogue through his artworks, and his role as co-founder of Colectivo Clara.

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Gusto!: Mi Cocina Criolla

This culinary all-star virtual panel of Puerto Rico's finest chefs, hosted & moderated by TV host/celebrity chef Monti Carlo, passionately explore the history, cultural significance of comida criolla, and how it connects the past, the present, and the future through flavor.

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Symone Salib

From small pop-up installations to grand-scale murals, Philadelphia-based Salib is capturing the eyes of the street art world. The artist shared with AFROTAINO what she aims for when approaching every project.

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Yarimar Bonilla

As professor, author/writer, and cultural leader, Bonilla asks all the necessary, uncomfortable questions in the pursuit of a new, independent Puerto Rico.

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Playful Gorilla!

Working with huge brands like Disney & Cirque du Soleil, Puerto Rican designer toy maker & designer Playful Gorilla stretches imaginations & artistic limits with his creations.

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Good Pitch Local Puerto Rico

Esoooo! The global model for high-impact storytelling that seeds media projects and partnerships designed to strengthen communities and create social change is going to Puerto Rico for the first time ever and is seeking projects.


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Olga Chapman Rivera

Santurce, Puerto Rico-born Chapman-Rivera talks with AFROTAINO about her dedication to Afro-Puerto Rican communities, her people-centric business, and her family roots extended from the late, great Ismael 'Maelo' Rivera.

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Taina Sisters

These two sisters talk to AFROTAINO about their artistic family, appreciation for sneaker culture, and love for Marc Anthony.

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Gabriel García Román

From Zacatecas to Chicago to NYC, the renowned artist continues to capture the eyes of the art world with his paintings & his exquisite, meticulously-made collages. Whether designing fashion wear for indie bands like Combo Chimbita or celebrating queer icons in a portrait series, García Roman is always in motion.

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Joy Soto

AfroLatinx journalist Joy Soto holds it down at WHYY network, with a mission to bring the true news to the people.

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Kristal Sotomayor

The Peruvian filmmaker shares views on Philadelphia's independent film community, Latinx empowerment, and of course, Bad Bunny.

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Anthony Martinez Briggs

Martinez -Briggs brings the experience of rocking stages in a variety of roles, including lyrical MC of the Philadelphia rap group ILL DOOTS, and also as Barrymore-nominated theatrical sound producer. Touching base with the AFROTAINO crew, he sheds insight on how to balance creative energies, defend the marginalized & oppressed, and more. In summary, he's got a story to tell.

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Richard Morales

Leading art exhibitions & cultural programs at The Center for NYC's LGBTQ+ population, Morales is a hero in the battle for inclusion & representation of queer artists of color.

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Yanez Perez

Not one to shy away from either side of the camera lens, Yanez Perez pushed her way through obstacles towards success that took her to Maxim Magazine, TV, film, and eventually her own image consulting agency.

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