This Is New York’s First Movie Theater Owned by an Afro-Latina
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. In 2018, Stuart Cinema & Cafe opened its doors in Brooklyn, N.Y., to cater to its new neighbors while welcoming visitors from all over the city. But did you know it is the first independent movie theater owned and operated by an Afro-Latina in NYC? The Stuart Cinema & Cafe […]
A Latina Veteran is being Honored for the First Time by the VA in San Diego
Credit: Nuestro Stories Latino representation in the U.S. Army has a long history, dating back to the Revolutionary War. Since then, the Latino presence in the military has been a constant. When it comes to veterans, it is customary for them to receive decorations as a token of respect and gratitude for their service to […]
Marc Anthony’s Mansion is a Sight to be Admired
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. One of the most representative voices of today’s Salsa is Marc Anthony. Considered by some the modern king of Salsa, Anthony, whose real name is Marco Antonio Muñiz, was born in New York to Puerto Rican parents. Since he was a child, his father instilled in him a love for […]
How the Hollywood Palladium was Pivotal to Celia Cruz’s Success
Credit: Nuestro Stories The Hollywood Palladium was home to many rhythms and pumped the city of Los Angeles with art, dance, and history. The venue opened in 1940. It was designed by the renowned Los Angeles architect Gordon B. Kaufmann and is characterized by its simple, modern style. Located on Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Palladium […]
This Museum in Chicago Is Dedicated to Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. There’s a building in Chicago that looks like something out of a medieval fantasy TV show — like Game of Thrones, but it actually serves as the home of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Art and Culture (NMPRAC). The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture is a […]
The Harwood Museum of Art, the Second Oldest Art Museum in New Mexico
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. Did you know that the Harwood Museum of Art is the second oldest art museum in New Mexico? The museum was founded by the Harwood Foundation, a non-profit organization headquartered where the museum is located today, in 1923. The foundation’s mission was to serve as a bookstore and cultural and […]
Calle Ocho, the Most Colorful and Flavorful Street in Miami
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. Miami, Florida’s Calle Ocho has a rich history where many cultures came together, including Lebanese, Jewish, and Latino. Originally known as The Trail, Calle Ocho was not the street full of color, music, and delicious cuisine it is today. Its roots begin at the dusty southern end of a major […]
How Salvadoran Immigration Changed the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood in D.C.
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Ahead of Its Time: The Royal Theater in California Offered Spanish-Language Films in the ‘60s
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The Bronx is Home to One of the Streets Named After the Queen of Salsa
This School Was Named After the Father of the Chicano Psychology
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. The George I. Sanchez Collaborative Community School was Albuquerque’s first school serving kindergarten through eighth grade. The school also promotes critical thinking, innovation, and collaboration. The school is named after an essential Mexican-American better known as the “Father of Chicano/a Psychology.” George Isidore Sanchez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, […]
The LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse, the Headquarters of a Movement
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is one of the oldest and most important Hispanic organizations in the United States. They played a crucial role in the fight for the Hispanic civil rights movement in the 1960s. The LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse in Houston, Texas is one of […]