HITN MEDIA Honors Puerto Rican Trailblazers in New York Ceremony
HITN MEDIA, a prominent Spanish-language public media network in the U.S., hosted a ceremony at Hunter College in Manhattan to honor five influential Puerto Rican figures. The event, part of its Emmy-winning Puerto Rican Heritage series, recognized individuals whose contributions have significantly shaped American society across various fields, including education, journalism, diplomacy, entertainment, and civil rights. The honorees included Rita Moreno, Juan González, Mari Carmen Aponte, Jacobo Morales, and Antonia Pantoja, who was honored posthumously. Michael D. Nieves, president and CEO of HITN MEDIA, emphasized that Puerto Ricans have made substantial contributions across virtually every field in the nation, and the honorees' vision and determination have opened doors for future generations.