Wilfredo Rivera

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) Artistic Director. A Multicultural Ensemble creating Multidisciplinary Art that's Thoughtful, Inclusive & Bold.

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The People’s March, moving through the streets of Washington in opposition to Trump three days before his inauguration.

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All immigrants in the U.S. have rights, including the right to remain silent.

Here’s what you should know if you encounter federal immigration agents:
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Every night...🤨

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Michelle Obama was named one of USA TODAY’s “Women of the Year,” a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country.

When told about the honor, Michelle Obama was asked if she had a guiding mantra. Her answer wasn’t surprising to the people who love her most:

“Barack and I really did use “going high” as a mantra when the critics were loudest,” she said. “For us, going high was a line in the sand, a decision point – a place to step back and decide who we wanted to be.

It’s not always easy to go high, of course. But unlike making the choice to take the low road, going high will never, ever diminish who you are.

It always helps us shine our brightest and lead lives with a little more dignity.”

Congratulations Michelle Obama! 💙

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Today, the CTA Holiday Train made its first appearance of the season. Here is it this afternoon approaching the State and Lake station. I love when I see people on the street getting surprised seeing Santa riding the rails. #chicago #christmas #news

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@CerquaRivera
Mañana!
Inside/Out
Tix
https://t.co/kKlPRR3GPo

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Feliz Sunday 🎃
9 Days till Halloween 👻💀
#catdad
#scarymovies
#halloweenseason

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“Well, son, I'll tell you:
Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.
It's had tacks in it,
And splinters,
And boards torn up,
And places with no carpet on the floor --
Bare.
But all the time
I'se been a-climbin' on,
And reachin' landin's,
And turnin' corners,
And sometimes goin' in the dark
Where there ain't been no light.
So boy, don't you turn back.
Don't you set down on the steps
'Cause you finds it's kinder hard.
Don't you fall now --
For I'se still goin', honey,
I'se still climbin',
And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.”

― Langston Hughes

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#buenosdías
#letsdothis
#wednesdayhustle
#halloweenseason

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@CerquaRivera
Inside/Out featuring
"The Sea"
Next Thursday, Oct. 26
7:30pm

https://t.co/7pm3YywgLd

#chidance #chimusic #chistories #contemporarydance #jazzscene #performingarts #positivevibes #stayingstrong

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@CerquaRivera
Inside/Out featuring
@ViolinJames
Shannon Alvis
"The Sea"
Thursday, Oct. 26!
7:30pm
https://t.co/7pm3YywgLd

#chidance #chimusic #contemporarydance #jazzscene #performingarts #violinist

[Wilfredo Rivera @WRCRDT]

@CerquaRivera
Inside/Out featuring
@ViolinJames
Shannon Alvis
"The Sea"
https://t.co/7pm3YywgLd

#chidance #chimusic #contemporarydance #jazzscene #violinist #artunitesus #danceislife #artmatters

[Wilfredo Rivera @WRCRDT]

Feliz Domingo!!
16 Dias till Halloween 🎃👻☠
#bigonscares
#ghosts
#ghouls
#witchesbrew
#walkingdead

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Jazz Night with @TyphMonique !!
#jazzscene #performingarts #multifacetedmusician #jazzvocalist #foodforthesoul #artunitesus

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@CerquaRivera 25 Anniversary Season! Inside/Out featuring
@ViolinJames & Shannon Alvis
Tix
https://t.co/fSOSCsESOa
#chidance #chimusic
#leanin #openup #cometogether

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Happy October...🍂🧡🎃🦇

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In 1893, Frederick Douglass invited Ida B. Wells to lunch. She noted a place across the street, but indicated they would not receive service there. “Mr. Douglass, in his vigorous way, grasped my arm and said, ‘Come, let’s go there.’” Together, they “sauntered in...as if it were an everyday occurrence, cocked and primed for the fight if necessary.” Douglass grabbed a table and chair for him and Wells, as “paralyzed” staff looked on. A stand-off ensued with wait staff until the proprietor realized it was Frederick Douglass, and warmly welcomed him while sharing stories of a time past when Douglass visited his hometown. “When [the proprietor] finally went to another part of the room, Mr. Douglass turned to me with a roguish look and said, ‘Ida, I thought you said that they didn’t serve us here. It seems we are getting more attention than we want.’”

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. He never knew the date of his birth. This is something he struggled with throughout his lifetime. Douglass believed that he was born in the month of February in 1817. In fact, records show that Douglass was born in February of 1818. He chose the 14th of February for his birthday because his mother would call him her “little Valentine." Unfortunately, Douglass never knew much about his parentage. His mother, Harriet, was sold off when Douglass was but a child, and he only met her a few times before she passed away. Though born enslaved in Maryland, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement.

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