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Children rally for lower rent in Waterbury
by: Tim Harfmann

Posted: Aug 9, 2023 / 06:44 PM EDT

Updated: Aug 10, 2023 / 03:25 AM EDT

Arts, culture meet as Afro-Caribbean Center opens in Waterbury

By, Bill Cloutier - January 27, 2023

WATERBURY – More than 70 people gathered Wednesday afternoon to celebrate diversity and unity at the grand opening of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center on Grand Street.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Art exhibit displays Afro-Caribbean art in Waterbury

by: Keith Kountz
Posted: Sep 25, 2022 / 05:30 PM EDT
Updated: Sep 21, 2022 / 02:20 PM EDT

WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – A unique art exhibit is bringing beautiful works of Afro-Caribbean art to the Brass City this month. The display at the Silas Bronson Library is giving local artists a chance to showcase their talent...

'Calling Puerto Rico' | Local theater group helps island recovery efforts

Pa’lante Theater Company will be donating a portion of all ticket sales to a non-profit helping with Hurricane Fiona's recovery efforts.

Taíno Pride: New Cultural Center Making Waves in Waterbury
John Murray, Owner/Publisher Waterbury Observer
Fall 2022 Edition

Nelson Rafael Feliciano-Roman was excited and nervous as he set up a display table of Taíno
culture on the north side of the Waterbury Green on October 10th... .

ACCC Hosts Bomba Event.
by: John Murrary, Waterbury Observer
August 23, 2022

Over the past 20 weeks over 100 individuals (youth and adults) have been practicing Puerto Rican Bomba drumming and dancing to learn the history, traditions and rhythms of this art form.