Afroborinqueño, SolFest ‘24, Image by Krystal Pagan
Afroborinqueño
Reynaldo Piniella
December 5, 7:30pm
Hi-ARTS Studio
Afroborinqueño is a solo theater piece about Arturo Schomburg, the man who mentored Langston Hughes, had beef with the founder of the NAACP, is credited with inventing the term “Afro-Latino”, and whose name is now perhaps best known for being on the New York Public Library’s Center for Research in Black Culture.
Through this solo performance, we will travel from the Caribbean, to the frontlines of the fight for Cuban and Puerto Rican independence from Spain, to the streets of New York City during the Harlem Renaissance, and encounter icons of history and culture along the way. From the joy of eating soul food for the first time, hearing the poetry of Harlem, and discovering San Juan Hill, the Black community that was uprooted to build Lincoln Center in New York City, this coming of age story will encourage us to celebrate our shared history and inspire us to save our grandmother's recipes.
Health & Safety
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Accessibility
Artspace PS109 is an ADA-compliant building. Elevators are available via the main entrance, and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The main entrance’s outdoor gates do not have an ADA push button and may be heavy to open. If you know you will need assistance, please contact us in advance. For any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at (718) 497-4282 (voice only) or info@hi-artsnyc.org.