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Community Memorial & Prayer Service For José “Chegüi” Torres.

by NYC Latino Politics on February 4, 2009

El Bronx, NY: José “Chegüi” Torres was known and loved by many sectors of the Puerto Rican community because he was not afraid to mingle with his people in their environment. Chegüi would feel comfortable in all communities and those that were in the streets saw Chegüi on many occasions. That is why the South Bronx community has spontaneously organized a Memorial Tribute & Prayer Service to commemorate the life of: Chegüi – A People’s Champion.

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RAMON VELEZ – KEEPING IT REAL!

by Julio Pabon on December 6, 2008

Ever since the passing of Ramón S. Velez this last week we have seen, or heard many comments, or testamonies about him. Ramón Velez was indeed a power in the South Bronx and was responsible for much of the development that took place. However, we need to “keep it real.” When you hear a News 12 reporter state: “Mr. Velez was responsible for Bi-Lingual education” I cringe as to how history can be easily distorted. Evelina Antonetti and Antonia Pantoja were never mentioned and they were the true pioneers of Bi-Lingual education in this city and state. We can go on, but I won’t. Instead I would like to direct you to the following article written by Bronx boy, David Gonzalez of the NY Times. Regardless of what you think of Ramón Velez, we wish him peace.

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