Prominent Puerto Ricans honored at Bronx Music Hall
This year’s honorees included Maximino "Maxi" Rivera, the founder of the Rainbow Garden of Life + Health in Melrose.
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Nov 18, 2024, 4:58 PM
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Updated 37 days ago
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8h agoProminent names in the Puerto Rican community were honored Thursday evening by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson at the newly opened Bronx Music Hall.
This year’s honorees included:
- Maximino "Maxi" Rivera – the founder of the Rainbow Garden of Life + Health
- Chef Billy Jack Perez - culinary educator and celebrity chef
- Madelyn V. Marquez - Crain's New York Business's 2021 Most Notable Women on Wall Street
- Jerry Vargas - co-talent coordinator for the 116th Street Festival.
- Gino Pacheco - business owner and philanthropist
The event also featured Bomba and Plena performers, as well as a poetry reading by poet Jennifer Diaz.
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