NEWS AND EVENTS

NEW IN 2025

A FLAG'S JOURNEY

A Flag's Journey is a heartfelt and thought-provoking story, based on actual events in 1990s New York City. The story follows Andrés Rivera, a 10-year-old Puerto Rican boy who experiences a racist incident involving the Puerto Rican flag. As he struggles to make sense of what happened, he comes to a more profound understanding of family, friendship, and community.

A Flag’s Journey is an engaging a chapter book for readers ages 9 to 12  and a springboard for meaningful conversations. It includes a glossary and timeline related to events. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family reading, the book provides an accessible way to discuss themes of Puerto Rican history and culture, racism, media influence, and social justice activism.

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 Latinas: Gender, Race & Class -
Struggles in 21st Century USA, Vol. 2.

Compiled & edited by Iris Morales and Karina Hurtado-Ocampo

Thirty-five Latina activists, artists, and feminists delve into the rich tapestry of Latina experiences. The collection centers on the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and working-class Latinas navigating the intersections of class, race and gender, shaping their lives. They emphasize the interconnected nature of systemic oppression and the urgent need for collective action to achieve meaningful change. Exploring both new themes and historical legacies, the volume amplifies the activism of Latinas in ongoing battles for women's rights, economic and racial justice and struggles against colonialism and imperialism. The anthology documents Latina experiences in today's turbulent political climate, engaging with issues and concerns that resonate across borders and boundaries.

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 REVISITING HERSTORIES: The Young Lords Party 

by Iris Morales

In the late 1960s, the Young Lords Party mobilized for the rights of Puerto Ricans in the United States and the end of colonialism in Puerto Rico. Women members brought attention to gender issues, ushering in a new militancy for women’s rights. Revisiting Herstories: The Young Lords Party examines the rise of feminism in the organization from 1969 to 1972 and the factors that advanced or derailed it.

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Written by Raquel M. Ortiz and Iris Morales

Vicki and A Summer of Change!

¡Vicki y un verano de cambio!

Bilingual Children's Book. Inspired by historical events, the story recounts events in East Harlem, New York, in 1969 when members of the Young Lords Organization united with residents to make positive neighborhood changes.