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The Pentecostal Church is one of many sects of Christianity practiced by Hispanics in Western New York. In 1952, the first Pentecostal Church was established in Buffalo under the Concilio Latinoamericano. The Pentecostal Church provided structure and…

PODER is a university sponsored civic group that was formed in 1969. They originally formed the group to bring a greater awareness to the Hispanic population within the university. At this time, there were few Hispanic students represented at this…

Roberto Clemente League - PRACA Baseball Team Players marching on Niagara Street on opening day at LaSalle Park. Pictured: Julio Lozada, Eddie Sanchez, Gerry Tirado, Jorge Rodriguez, Wille Rodriguez, Pedro Magdugal

Primitivo Rodriguez and his family arrived in Western New York in the 1950s, in search of better employment opportunities and a brighter future for his children.

Buffalo, New York

AA Muny Baseball Team, Pedro Juan Herrera - Manager. Standing

The Puerto Rican Chicano Committee was formed by a group of university students who were active within the community in 1973. These students were looking for ways to support the community through various social services. They provided services in the…

The Puerto Rican Cultural Community Center was established by community member Stephanie Berrios on Swan Street in Buffalo, NY. Stephanie Berrios started this center because she loved the community and wanted to provide a community venue for children…

Ralph R. Hernandez takes oath of office President of Buffalo Board Of Education

Photo taken in Mayor Jimmy Griffin's Office