𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿 host an unforgettable afternoon with visionary Luis A. Miranda, Jr., a pioneering force in the Latino community and father of “Hamilton” creator Lin Manuel Miranda.
We are thrilled to welcome Luis A Miranda Jr. and Alicia Menendez to introduce his compelling new memoir, 📕 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 🇺🇸 This work is not just a book; it’s a powerful testament to the indomitable Latino spirit, penned by a man who has lived at the heart of this transformative journey.
Luis A. Miranda Jr.'s narrative is more than a memoir; it's a crucial guide that weaves together personal anecdotes with profound insights into Latino culture. It's a blueprint for building vibrant communities and igniting positive change across America.
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the mind of a man whose life's work has been dedicated to uplifting and empowering the Latino community. This is your chance to understand the essence of Latino heritage and its pivotal role in shaping our collective future for the better.
TICKETS:
$75 Event Admission + Book + Exclusive Meet & Greet with the Author
$55 Event Admission + Book
$20 Event Admission
$10 Event Admission - Student (Student ID presented at check-in)
🎟️ All tickets include general admission to the Montclair Art Museum from 11-5PM on June 2.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Essential reading from an expert voice: Luis A. Miranda Jr.’s personal and political memoir reveals a deep understanding of Latino culture and how to build community to change our world for the better.
A veteran of New York and national politics, Luis Miranda embodies the relentless spirit of progress of American immigrants.
There is no one on the Latino, New York, and national political scene with the breadth of experience, passion, and storytelling charm of Luis Miranda. In Relentless, he shares a fascinating narrative of his life and career—from his early days as a radically minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of political advice and problem-solving.
Miranda recounts the thrill of the ascendency of Hamilton, created by his son Lin-Manuel, and he details the suffering after the devastation of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Amid the triumphs and challenges, Miranda examines what his experience reveals about our ever-changing politics, demographics, and society.
EVENT DETAILS:
1:30PM Exclusive Meet & Greet with the Author
2:00PM Guest Arrival + Special Performance
2:35PM Fireside Chat
3:25PM Book Signing Session
3:55PM Closing Remark + Farewell
🇵🇷 Puerto Rican Food Truck onsite for food and beverage for purchases.
Luis A. Miranda Jr. arrived in New York City from Puerto Rico in 1974 to study psychology at NYU but soon found himself drawn to community action when he organized his neighbors to fight for better schools for their children. In the 1980s he was a special advisor for Hispanic Affairs to Mayor Ed Koch, and he continued to serve in key roles for the Dinkins and Giuliani administrations. As a founding partner of the MirRam Group, Miranda has consulted on several successful political campaigns, including the senatorial campaigns of Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Most recently he managed New York Attorney General Letitia James’ successful reelection. Miranda is the founding president of the Hispanic Federation and is currently the chairperson of the
Latino Victory Fund, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, Viva Broadway, and the Public Theater. He is a board member of The City, and former chair of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center.
