HITN MEDIA, the leading Spanish-language public media network in the United States, will present Iconic Dialogues with Rita Moreno, a live conversation at Lehman College's Lovinger Theatre in the Bronx on Tuesday, October 20th. The event, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, features the legendary Puerto Rican actress, singer, and performer in dialogue with Cordelia González. It is presented in collaboration with the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute (MSI), Feria Internacional del Libro NYC (FILNYC), and Lehman Stages. The conversation will explore Moreno's eight-decade career, her cultural legacy, and the broader significance of Hispanic representation in entertainment, arts, and public life.
This event matters because it underscores HITN MEDIA's ongoing commitment to elevating Hispanic voices and preserving cultural heritage. By hosting a figure of Rita Moreno's stature—an EGOT winner known for her role in West Side Story—HITN reinforces the importance of recognizing trailblazers who have expanded opportunities for Latino communities. As Michael D. Nieves, president and CEO of HITN MEDIA, stated, the event reflects the network's mission to bring audiences together to honor history, affirm identity, and inspire future generations. In a media landscape where Hispanic stories are often underrepresented, such programming serves as a vital platform for cultural affirmation and intergenerational dialogue.
The implications extend beyond the event itself. HITN MEDIA reaches more than 35 million households in the United States and Puerto Rico through major distributors including DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW, AT&T U-verse, AT&T TV, AT&T TV Now, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism, Altice, Liberty Cable and Claro (Puerto Rico). The network also offers the HITN GO app, making this and other cultural programming accessible to a wide audience. By convening cultural leaders and educational institutions, HITN Media ensures that Hispanic history and creativity remain visible and celebrated. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration through Eventbrite registration and information is required. Doors close promptly at 3:45 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to arrive early via Gate 8 at Bedford Park Blvd West.
For more information about HITN Media, visit HITN.org or the TV page at hitn.tv. This event not only honors Rita Moreno's legacy but also reinforces the critical role of public media in fostering cultural pride and ensuring that Hispanic contributions are recognized as an integral part of American culture.
