NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — On this edition of Tiempo, we catch up with one local congresswoman following her announcement to step down from public office.
Rep. Nydia Velazquez, who represents New York’s Seventh Congressional District, will retire from Congress when her term comes to an end.
Velazquez always will be the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the House of Representatives back in 1993.
Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, she has consistently fought for the island, including advocacy for better working conditions and economic development.
She has also advocated and battled for Latinos, immigrants and working-class families. In what way? Through empowering small businesses, expanding economic opportunities and mentoring future Latino leaders.
Joining us is “La Luchadora,” Congresswoman Nydia Velezquez.
Also ahead, Boricua superstar Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show goes down in history as one of the most-watched performances ever.
A college course at Rutgers University digs deep into the global superstar’s music and global impact. The class uses it to study Puerto Rican history, U.S. colonialism and cultural identity.
We speak to the professor teaching the class about the curriculum, the course content and the student interest in all things Bad Bunny.
Tiempo airs Sunday mornings at 11:30 on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.
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