Borinqueneers

The Borinqueneers’ Legacy Lives On

The breakthrough documentary on the longest-serving segregated Latino unit in U.S. military history remains relevant, screens in Hartford

Bill Sarno/CTLatinoNews.com At the end of a week, when hopes were raised that the 65-year-old Korean War might officially

Bill Sarno/CTLatinoNews.com Scores of dignitaries and officials, including the governors of Puerto Rico and Connecticut, plan to attend the

When a long-awaited monument to the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, becomes a reality this fall in New

Bill Sarno/CTLatinoNews.com Connecticut is well on its way to creating a special place to honor the service and sacrifices

Bill Sarno CTLatinoNews.com Editor’s Update: On Tuesday, July 12, the $300,000 for the monument in New Britain honoring the

Last week, the Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the “Borinqueneers”. In attendance was a delegation from Connecticut for the historic

Finally, an Army regiment made up of Puerto Rican soldiers received its long-deserved recognition on Wednesday. The 65th Infantry

On Wednesday, April 13, leaders of the U.S. House and Senate will present a Congressional Gold Medal in honor

Frank Medina Special to CTLatinoNews.com These are exciting times for the Borinqueneers legacy! It does not get any better

Bill Sarno CTLatinoNews.com A new boost in the on going campaign to honor the 65th Regiment of Puerto Rico, the Borinqueneers