Antonia Pantoja: A Founder

Dr. Antonia Pantoja, a Puerto Rican educator and activist, had a profound impact on the Puerto Rican Diaspora through the founding of multiple institutions, including ASPIRA, The Puerto Rican Forum, Boricua College, and more. The Antonia Pantoja: A Founder downloadable and interactive exhibition, created by CENTRO, is a free tool for teachers, students, and community members that consists of archival documents and other primary resources from the CENTRO archives. This exhibition provides context on Pantoja’s personal life, work, and legacy of empowering young people in our community through education.