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HCLV Unveils New Mural Commemorating Legacy, Humanitarianism of Roberto Clemente | WDIY Local News

WDIY | By Sarit Laschinsky
Published June 13, 2022 at 8:13 PM EDT
"De Boriken, al Mundo," a new mural commemorating Puerto Rican baseball star Roberto Clemente, was unveiled June 10 at the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem.
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"De Boriken, al Mundo," a new mural commemorating Puerto Rican baseball star Roberto Clemente, was unveiled June 10 at the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held during the unveiling of a new mural in Bethlehem commemorating baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held during the unveiling of a new mural in Bethlehem commemorating baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente.
James Johnson / WDIY
Guests, elected officials, community members and other attendees celebrate the unveiling of "De Boriken, al Mundo" June 10 at the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley.
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Guests, elected officials, community members and other attendees celebrate the unveiling of "De Boriken, al Mundo" June 10 at the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley.
James Johnson / WDIY

The Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley recently unveiled a new mural celebrating the legacy of a famed baseball legend and humanitarian. WDIY’s James Johnson bring this report on the ceremony, and attendees’ reflections on the larger inspiration behind the artwork.

A plaque at the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley tells the story of Roberto Clemente's life and legacy and honors the new mural, which was created by Lancaster-based artist Salina Almanzar-Oree.
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A plaque at the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley tells the story of Roberto Clemente's life and legacy and honors the new mural, which was created by Lancaster-based artist Salina Almanzar-Oree.

The mural, titled "De Boriken, al Mundo," can be seen at 520 E. Fourth St. in south Bethlehem.

(Original air-date: 6/13/22)
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WDIY Headlines Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley"De Boriken, al Mundo"Roberto ClementehumanitarianismSalina Almanzar-OreeMuralsJ. William ReynoldsMichael ColónOlga NegrónVictoria MonteroSteve SamuelsonBethlehemLocal News
Sarit Laschinsky
Sarit "Siri" Laschinsky was WDIY's News and Public Affairs Director until 2023.
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