Honoring and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Taller Puertorrique?o, Inc. for its remarkable contributions to the cultural, educational, and artistic enrichment of Philadelphia's Latino and broader communities.

Honoring and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. for its remarkable contributions to the cultural, educational, and artistic enrichment of Philadelphia's Latino and broader communities. WHEREAS, Taller Puertorriqueño was founded 50 years ago on December 4, 1974, in the heart of Philadelphia’s Latino community, has served as a pillar of cultural pride and empowerment for five decades; and WHEREAS, Taller Puertorriqueño, also known as “El Corazón Cultural del Barrio,” was established with a mission to preserve, develop, and promote Puerto Rican arts and culture, while providing a welcoming space for the exchange of cultural ideas and expressions from diverse Latino communities; and WHEREAS, Domingo Negron and Rick Hall are founders of Taller Puertorriqueño which was established in 1974 by Puerto Rican and Latino artists and activists in Philadelphia; and Johnny Irizarry, Dr. Carmen Febo-San Miguel, Nasheli Juliana Ortiz González, Pedro Perez, and Carmen Puigdollers have all contributed to the expansion of Taller Puertorriqueño under their leadership as executive directors; and WHEREAS, For 50 years, Taller Puertorriqueño has continued to be a vital resource for progress in the Philadelphia Barrio and the region. It is now recognized as a model organization that uses the arts as a vehicle for social change. It is also the largest Puerto Rican/Latino-based arts and cultural facility in the state of Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, The 50th Anniversar…