Lin-Manuel during his visit to Puerto Rico on August 24 for the inauguration of Placita Güisin, a recreational space that Lin-Manuel developed as a gift to the island of Puerto Rico and to the memory of his grandfather, a prominent businessman and community leader in the town of Vega Alta. The square has a mural with the image of his grandfather and Lin-Manuel as Hamilton. Photo credit: Matthew Murphy.
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Hostos Associate Dean for Community Affairs Ana García Reyes and BronxNet Journalist Javier Gómez asked “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda why helping Puerto Rico, and other areas in crisis, is so important to him.
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