Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas – Raíces Roots Music Concert Series
Check out the photo gallery and video clips from our September 22 concert featuring Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas.
Check out the photo gallery and video clips from our September 22 concert featuring Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas.
Check out the photo gallery from the Raíces Roots Music Concert Series event featuring Magnolia Street String Band.
Thanks to the generous contributions of friends, family, community members, and supporters from near and far, Raíces Cultural Center has met it’s goal in Phase 1 of our Disaster Relief Support Initiative. In 9 months we were able to raise over $10,000 to help support grassroots recovery efforts on the island of Puerto Rico. Learn more about what the funds have been used to support as our friends, family and collaborators work for a just, sustainable and renewable recovery for the island.
by Francisco G. Gómez Our first Scarlet Runner Bean buds just appeared. Totally amazed and in awe of how beautiful and strong they are. These beans have a history that
by Francisco G. Gómez Finca Mi Casa’s High Tunnel is back in action thanks to you! It was January 2018 when we first visited Don Luis and Doña Carmen, at
Photo Gallery from Mestre Zumbi & Grupo de Capoeira Senzala’s Concert July 14, 2018.
Reflections on Advanced Agricultural Techniques in Guatemala Eugene Young Environmental Education Center Highland Park, NJ May 22, 2018 Raíces Cultural Center would like to thank George Heibel for sharing
Interested in boricua history, especially legends? Here’s a story that’s rather interesting. It’s the legend of Yuiza and her possible connection to the Afro/Taíno people of Loíza.
Thanks to all of our neighbors and friends from Highland Park who came out and voted in the 2018 Park Partners Grant Competition. Raíces won in the Culture & Diversity category and will be expanding the Raíces Roots Music Concert Series.
by Nicole Wines A JOURNEY TO SUPPORTING A SUSTAINABLE AND JUST RECOVERY It wasn’t long after Hurricane María hit Puerto Rico that our own community in Central NJ sprang into
by Francisco G. Gómez As I said in part 1 of this piece, when I arrived at Taínasoy Apiario, there was lots of land preparation going on and construction of
by Francisco G. Gómez Heading south on highway #2, you just pass the border of Aguadilla and you’ re in Aguada. You best be looking at the kilometer markers to
by Francisco G. Gómez “Casa Pueblo is a project of community self management with the commitment to value and protect natural resources, both cultural and human. It was born in
by Francisco G. Gómez I couldn’t think of a better way to begin to share my experiences in Puerto Rico after the catastrophe that hurricane María brought upon the island,
by Francisco G. Gómez Last Friday’s parranda at the Bronx Music Heritage Center was awesome; we had such a wonderful time at this community celebration. For those of you who
Raíces Cultural Center gives our supporters a huge THANK YOU for making last week’s Giving Tuesday fundraiser drive a success. This thank you extends to all who have contributed to
On November 21, 2017, Raíces Cultural Center herbalist Angela Lugo presented an herbal healing workshop focused on pain relief through oils & supplements. Check out the photo gallery.
Highland Park Borough Hall
Highland Park, NJ
November 21, 2017
On November 14, 2017, Raíces Eco-Culture presented a slideshow and facilitated a community discussion about sustainable disaster relief efforts on the island of Puerto Rico post-Hurricane María. Check out the photo album and some reflections on the event.
by Francisco G.Gómez We affectionately call her Kirita Bug because she’s always moving from task to task in almost total silence and never quits! This young lady has proven herself
by Francisco G. Gómez Water is Life Presentation – Highland Park, New Jersey – October 28, 2017 Time is always a great factor when doing an arts installation show, and
Color your own Thunderbird Woman to add to the Thunderbird Woman Wall at the group art exhibit during the Water Is Life Opening Reception.
On October 7, the Raíces Cultural Center helped co-sponsor and promote the Benefit Concert for the Caribbean & Mexico hosted by the Reformed Church of Highland Park and the Puerto
On October 7, 2017, Red Bank Artist Lisa Bagwell led a River Clean Up and EcoArt Workshop as part of the Raíces Cultural Center Water Is Life Project. Check out the photo album of the eco-warriors in our community who give us a little glimpse of hope in a sea of plastic despair…
On September 16, 2017, the Raíces Cultural Center Student Ensemble, under the direction of Francisco G. Gómez, performed at the North Plainfield Farmer’s Market Festival. Check out the photo gallery