Civic Engagement

Central to the Puerto Rican Studies Initiative is a commitment to working on various community based projects and fostering more civic education, engagement, and participation of Puerto Ricans in Connecticut. We are developing collaborative projects with other organizations that foster the civic engagement of Puerto Ricans in Connecticut and elsewhere.The Puerto Rican Studies Initiative is committed to working with various organizations to promote the civic engagement of Puerto Ricans in Connecticut. Below are some of our current and ongoing collaborations with various organizations:

Ongoing Projects

El Show de Analeh Civic Engagement Education Spanish TV Series

We are currently working with El Show de Analeh, the San Juan Center, and Capitol Community College to document the impact of El Show de Analeh's programming on the civic participation of Puerto Ricans and Latino's in the Greater Hartford Region. This project is part of a 3-year grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. For more information on this project please click here

El Show De Awaleh

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino

The Puerto Rican Studies Initiative is currently working with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino to promote their educational public programing projects. We are currently planing a series of educational activities to take place in April 2023.

  • For more information on the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino's educational programming please click here

National Museum of the American Latino

Hispanic Health Council

The Puerto Rican Studies Initiative is currently working with the Hispanic Health Council to explore the possibility of building a Welcome Center to facilitate the incorporation of Puerto Ricans and Latinos arriving to Hartford, CT.

  • For more information on the Hispanic Health Council please click here

Hispanic Health Concil