Saturday, October 14, 2017<\/strong>
\n2:00 – 3:30 pm
\nFourth Floor Auditorium, Main Library<\/strong>
\n5 Washington Street, Newark<\/p>\n

Meet Edgardo Miranda-Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong>, creator and writer of the new superhero La Borinque\u00f1a<\/em>, for a talk about the making of his critically-acclaimed comic book series, followed by a comic book signing. Miranda-Rodr\u00edguez has been spotlighted by major media outlets from Telemundo to the New York Times<\/em> for the creation of this Afro-boricua heroine whose mission is to help the Puerto Rican community unite and fight for social justice. This Nuyorican artist uses his comic to raise awareness about Puerto Rico\u2019s human rights and economic issues. He is also a writer for Marvel Comics, and an independent publisher.<\/p>\n

For more about Latino Celebration 2017<\/strong>, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Latino Celebration 2017<\/strong> programs and exhibit are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the Essex Council Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs, support from Verizon \/ NJ Shares Communications Lifeline program, and by a grant from the Friends of the HRIC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Saturday, October 14, 2017 2:00 – 3:30 pm Fourth Floor Auditorium, Main Library 5 Washington Street, Newark Meet Edgardo Miranda-Rodr\u00edguez, creator and writer of the new superhero La Borinque\u00f1a, for a talk about the making of his critically-acclaimed comic book series, followed by a comic book signing. Miranda-Rodr\u00edguez has been spotlighted by major media outlets… <\/p>\n