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Peso Pluma Honors Grads at Historic CUNY Ceremony
9 May
Summary
- CUNY held its first Mexican-American graduation ceremony with Peso Pluma.
- Venezuelan artist Eduardo Galán opened an art exhibition in Venice.
- Puerto Rico's Coca-Cola Music Hall now offers phone-free shows.
The City University of New York (CUNY) recently celebrated its first systemwide Mexican-American graduation ceremony. Nearly 200 graduates from 14 CUNY institutions were honored at Lehman College in the Bronx. Mexican superstar Peso Pluma attended as a special guest and class padrino, marking a historic moment for the community.
Dr. Lizbeth de la Cruz Santana, who led the event, highlighted its significance in celebrating Mexican-American contributions and acknowledging historical struggles for educational equity. The ceremony aimed to provide a space for representation and belonging within higher education.
In unrelated news, Venezuelan multidisciplinary artist Eduardo Galán opened his art exhibition, "The Circle of Love," in Venice, Italy. The show, which utilizes materials like cement and gold, coincided with the preview of the 61st Venice Art Biennale and runs until May 24.
Meanwhile, Coca-Cola Music Hall in Puerto Rico has become the first venue in the territory to offer phone-free performances. This initiative, aimed at enhancing audience immersion, was successfully implemented during recent shows by comedian Marcello Hernández and actor Chris Tucker, requiring attendees to secure their devices in locked pouches.
