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Ana Cotton is one of the most well known female leaders in the Hispanic community. She was one of the founders of the Los Tainos Center for Senior Citizens. She was "everybody's mom".

Ana Cotton is one of the most well known female leaders in the Hispanic community. She was one of the founders of the Los Tainos Center for Senior Citizens. She was "everybody's mom".

This interview with Ana Velazquez took place on September 6, 2013 in Orchard Park, NY and was conducted by Stephanie Bucalo. Ana Velazquez grew up in Texas with her family until they later moved to Bay City, Michigan where her parents found new…

This interview took place on July 27, 2013 with Andres Garcia at his home in Buffalo, NY. Project historian, Stephanie Bucalo, conducted the interview. Andres was born in Puerto Rico where he spent many of his adolescent years living on the streets.…

Angeline and Ramiro Ortiz

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…

This photo was taken at a wedding at the Asembleas Christianas Pentecostal Church on Seneca Street in Buffalo, NY. Anna Diaz is standing third from the right.

PRACA Baseball Excursion to Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, PA

This interview with Benjamin Matta took place on August 7, 2013 at his home in Hamburg, NY and was conducted by Stephanie Bucalo. Benjamin Matta was born in Puerto Rico and came to the Brooklyn with the rest of his family after his father found…

This interview with Blanca Rodriguez took place August 28, 2012 at her home in Buffalo, NY by Stephanie Bucalo. Blanca arrived in Buffalo from Puerto Rico to reunite with her mother who originally moved here to start a life with her second husband.…