This week, Stuy BSL (Black Students League) and ASPIRA celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a celebration of history, unity and culture. Alumnus ’89, Erik Paulino was their guest speaker. Alumni, staff, students and parents gathered for this annual celebration and dinner in the student cafeteria. Check the BSL/ASPIRA Facebook and Instagram pages this week for photos! (photo courtesy of Mr. Colon)
Cinco de Mayo was celebrated by Stuy’s Black Student’s League and ASPIRA last Friday. Mr. Ramirez and Mr. Colon along with Mr. Contreras spoke and special Alumnus guest speaker, Erik Paulino ’89.
Mr. Angel Colon shares the following additional information about Cinco de Mayo and photos from the event.
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Cinco de Mayo 2019 occurred on Saturday, May 5th. A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. (photos courtesy of Mr. Colon)
For more on Cinco de Mayo, please visit https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo and for events, and visit https://www.timeout.com/newyork/cinco-de-mayo
