The Harvard Club of New York announced that Pedro Albizu Campos, and important figure in Puerto Rico’s history and Harvard alumnus, will receive a long overdue tribute. The club will unveil a portrait of Albizu, rendered by artist Gustavo Ramos, on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00pm, at the Harvard Club, located at 35 West 44th Street, New York, New York. [Pre-registration is required and will close at Noon on Friday, October 31, 2025.]
The article underlines that “The unveiling of his portrait at the Harvard Club represents a historic milestone—not only as the first formal portrait of Albizu Campos commissioned for permanent display within a Harvard-affiliated institution, but also as a profound acknowledgment of the myriad narratives that collectively enrich and define the Harvard legacy.”
Description: Far beyond his achievements as a legal scholar, Pedro Albizu Campos has emerged as a towering figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement whose influence continues to resonate worldwide. His tireless advocacy and enduring legacy have profoundly shaped conversations on civil rights and the pursuit of self-determination across the Americas and beyond, throughout the 20th century and into the present day.
The Harvard Club of New York, founded in 1865, is a welcoming home for more than 13,000 Harvard alumni from around the world, serving as a vibrant center for connection, culture, and intellectual exchange. Its landmark building, designed by the celebrated firm McKim, Mead & White, is recognized as both a New York City Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a deeply meaningful and elegant setting for this significant tribute.
The unveiling of his portrait at the Harvard Club represents a historic milestone—not only as the first formal portrait of Albizu Campos commissioned for permanent display within a Harvard-affiliated institution, but also as a profound acknowledgment of the myriad narratives that collectively enrich and define the Harvard legacy.
We warmly invite you to partake in this historic occasion, which will include thoughtful reflections from Junot Diaz and Julissa Reynoso, along with additional distinguished speakers, on the life and enduring legacy of Pedro Albizu Campos as well as remarks from the commissioned portrait artist Gustavo Ramos, who will reveal the artistic vision and profound symbolism woven into this original work.
Pre-registration is required and will close at Noon on Friday, October 31st, 2025. By registering for this event you agree to abide by the HBSCNY Code of Conduct for yourself and your guests (read here).
For more information, see https://www.hbscny.org/events/register-portrait-unveiling-of-pedro-albizu-campos-harvard-law-school-class-of-1921/
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See more on the artist at https://www.gustavoramos.art/
The Harvard Club of New York announced that Pedro Albizu Campos, and important figure in Puerto Rico’s history and Harvard alumnus, will receive a long overdue tribute. The club will unveil a portrait of Albizu, rendered by artist Gustavo Ramos, on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00pm, at the Harvard Club, located at 35
