AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPuerto Rican Pride & activism: Ricardo Jiménez of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center marched as a leader at Chicago’s 55th Pride Parade, pushing visibility for LGBTQ+ Puerto Ricans and calling out the ongoing fight against homophobia and deportations. Community culture in motion: Toñita Fest returned to Williamsburg with Mayor Mamdani honoring Puerto Rican matriarch Toñita and her decades of neighborhood support through food, music, and domino-filled street celebration. Caribbean food, wider horizons: Wepa Cafe expanded beyond Puerto Rican staples into a Latin American menu featuring Peruvian, Cuban, and Colombian flavors—while keeping pernil, arroz con pollo, and tostones. Tourism & lifestyle: Hilton announced a new Hampton by Hilton in San Juan (opening this September), adding another midrange option near Condado and Old San Juan. Global Puerto Rican spotlight: Bad Bunny made history as the first Latin American artist to headline a UK stadium, sending solidarity to Venezuela earthquake victims during the show. Sports & culture crossover: Jaron “Boots” Ennis won a junior middleweight title in a Puerto Rican-vs-Philly showdown, underscoring how diaspora identities keep shaping mainstream culture.
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