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

Bill Sarno CTLatinoNews.com As the sun shone brightly Saturday morning on Rafael Chiesa, the Korean War veteran smiled with pride as he