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Location:: Bronx, NY

Website:: prsun.blogspot.com

About Me:: I'm a freelance journalist and independent producer. I run Puerto Rico Sun Communications.
I'm a 2007 graduate of the Minority Writers Seminar for editorial and opinion writers, sponsored by the National Conference of Editorial Writers Foundation and held at the Freedom Forum in Nashville, Tennessee. I'm glad to be part of this community of opinionated people.

Issues I Care About:: diversity in media issues, animal rights, education, civil rights, politics, Puerto Rican/Latino issues, arts, women's rights, New York City, urban affairs, quality of life

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Clarisel Gonzalez added the article 'I'm Glad Rat Mural is Gone' Aug 14

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I'm Glad Rat Mural is Gone

Originally posted at www.bronxlatino.blogspot.com. While I believe Tats Cru has done a wonderful job decorating walls in the Bronx and other parts of the city and I have often photographed their artwork, I am glad the city has removed their "Stop Snitchin' "mural from an East Harlem bodega wall. I applaud city officials for taking action and removing this mural that promotes violence. The Hunts Point-based Tats Cru maintains the city's action has violated its right to free speech. As a… Continue

Posted on August 14th, 2008 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Just thinking...

The state of New York is in a recession. It is ridiculous to see how much NYC is becoming more and more of a city of have and have-nots.

Posted on July 30th, 2008 at 1:07pm — 3 Comments (Add)

The Bronx is Booming for Some

Originally posted in Bronx Latino at www.bronxlatino.blogspot.com. I'm so sick of hearing how the Bronx is booming when it is still considered the poorest urban county in the United States. Yes, it is better than it was back in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. But the Bronx would be really booming if the people who lived here were also booming with better salaries and better living and working conditions. Many Bronxites, including many Latinos, are struggling to make ends meet. So, for who… Continue

Posted on July 16th, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Remembering a Bronx 9/11 Mural

Commentary Originally posted at Bronx Latino, www.bronxlatino.blogspot.com

Bronx Sept. 11 Mural
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Posted on June 27th, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Puerto Rican Sun is a Bronx Gem

Originally posted at Puerto Rico Sun at www.prsun.blogspot.com

Puerto Rican Sun is on 156th Street a…

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Posted on June 26th, 2008 at 12:30am — 1 Comment (Add)

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At 8:42pm on June 27th, 2008, Rod said…: Los Boricuas se buscan...

At 9:34pm on June 4th, 2008, Justin said…: Hi Clarisel,

Great to have you on Weoped! Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for things you'd like to see on the site. Also check out our tips for How to Promote Puerto Rico Sun on We Op-Ed.

We'd really appreciate it if you helped spread the word with our Contest Widget (see feature on front page) or one of our other Badges for your blog. We can't wait to read your stuff on Weoped. Hope you enjoy yourself on here.

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