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Presented by CENTRO - The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College

Library & Archives Lunch Hour: Ibrahim González

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 12 PM Online
Ibrahim Gonzalez by CENTRO Library & Archives
Join the CENTRO Library & Archives for an engaging lunch-hour session exploring the life of Ibrahim Aqil Adbush Shakur González, better known as Ibrahim González. Born in East Harlem, González was a multifaceted artist, musician, photographer, radio host, activist, and educator. He is celebrated for his role in establishing one of the first Latino-Muslim organizations on the East Coast of the United States.

Part of: Nuestros sonidos

Performers

Oscar Zamora Flores

Carnegie Hall's Nuestros sonidos (Our Sounds) festival shines a light on the vibrant sounds, diverse traditions, and enormous influence of Latin culture in the US. From February through May 2025, Nuestros sonidos extends beyond the walls of Carnegie Hall to include more than 100 events hosted by over 50 cultural and academic partner organizations across New York City. Events presented range from concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and talks to dance, theater performances, film screenings, and more.

El festival Nuestros sonidos de Carnegie Hall ilumina los vibrantes sonidos, diversas tradiciones y la enorme influencia de la cultura latina en Estados Unidos. Desde febrero hasta mayo de 2025, Nuestros sonidos se extiende más allá de las paredes de Carnegie Hall para incluir más de 100 eventos organizados por más de 50 organizaciones culturales y académicas aliadas en toda la ciudad de Nueva York. Los eventos presentados abarcan desde conciertos, exhibiciones, talleres y charlas, hasta danza, presentaciones teatrales, proyecciones de películas y más.

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