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This interview with José Pizarro was conducted by Maritza Vega on July 28, 2014 in Buffalo, NY. José Pizarro is a Puerto Rican Vietnam War Veteran who later went on to become deeply involved with the Hispanic community in the City of Buffalo. José…

This interview with Ventura Colon was conducted by Maritza Vega on August 3, 2014. Ventura Colon arrived in Buffalo as a child in 1956. He grew up on the East Side in a predominantly Italian and Puerto Rican community. At the time, the East Side was…

This interview with Noemi Velazquez took place on July 23, 2014 in Buffalo, NY and was conducted by Maritza Vega. Noemi was born in Puerto Rico and migrated with her family to Western New York. Noemi explains why so many Puerto Ricans migrated to the…

This interview with Alicia Portugues was conducted by Maritza Vega in Buffalo, NY. Alicia Portugues migrated to Buffalo with her family. Alicia focuses her interview on where she grew up in Buffalo and her time with at the Mexican Club.

Evelyn Pizarro was born in Puerto Rico and migrated to Buffalo with her family. Her father originally travelled to Western New York as a migrant worker and eventually decided to stay in the area and establish a home for him and his family. Evelyn…

This interview with Angelo Otero was conducted by Maritza Vega on July 28, 2014. Angelo discusses migration to Western New York, his military service and employment opportunities, and the construction of the Hispanic Veterans Memorial. Angelo is a…