AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPuerto Rican Pride in New York: The 69th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade filled Manhattan with flags, music, and the theme “Somos Más Que 100×35,” with Mayor Zohran Mamdani spotlighting the community’s impact on NYC’s culture and civic life. Music & Identity: Backstreet Boys’ Howie Dorough released “Coqui,” a Spanish-language single tied to his Puerto Rican roots—shot in San Juan and framed as a reconnection journey. Community Memory: Orlando marked 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting with remembrance events, including an Afro-Puerto Rican Baquiné tradition honoring victims through music and dance. Arts & Culture: Toñita Fest returns to Brooklyn on June 28 with Puerto Rican and Caribbean sounds—Los Mirlos, Calma Carmona, Afro Dominicano, and more—plus street-festival games and community activations. Local Culture Spotlight: Sundance’s 2026 Local Lens screenings in Utah include “Union County” and other Sundance favorites with filmmaker Q&As. Health & Daily Life: A CDC update links an antibiotic-resistant Salmonella outbreak to backyard poultry, now including Puerto Rico.
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