The Borinqueneers Book Presentation and Signing

Noemí Figueroa Soulet, the producer of the award-winning documentary film “THE BORINQUENEERS” and author of the new book “The Borinqueneers: A Visual History of the 65th Infantry Regiment” will join us for a book presentation and signing event at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park. We look forward to hosting this Hispanic Heritage Month event at 6:00 PM on October 13 in partnership with WNY Hispanic American Veterans Memorial Inc. and Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York Inc.

Her book covers the illustrated history of 65th Infantry Regiment since its origin in 1899 through two world wars and the Korean War. It is divided into Chapters containing historical content and veteran quotes which provide an in-depth perspective about the service of one of the country's last segregated military units. Books will be available for purchase at the event.