EL GRITO VIVE 2026: Commemorating the Legacy & Resistance of Grito de Lares
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 PM
3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
La Pena Cultural Center hosts a commemorative event honoring the historic September 23, 1868 rebellion in Lares, Puerto Rico, where armed rebels declared independence and abolished slavery. The evening features live music, poetry performances, and educational discussion about ongoing resistance to U.S. colonialism and imperialism in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, plus issues of privatization and displacement.