... fraternity and mutual protection all Puerto Ricans residing in the United States and those who visit this country". The group wanted to establish a program that help Puerto Rican members of society to increase their English speaking skills and who wanted to strengthen their political presence in American Democracy. It also encouraged Puerto Ricans "to enjoy broadly and freely the rights and ... first started in 1965 in New York's Central Park. By 1974 this festival was attracting more than 80,000 people. The festival began with a religious service, danzas, popular games, and poetry and ...

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