![]() ![]() Edgardo is also an Arts Envoy for the U.S. As the Creative Director and owner of Somos Arte, a Brooklyn-based creative services studio he has worked with such notable clients as Atlantic Records, Columbia University, Sony Pictures and Marvel. He self-published this anthology under his own studio Somos Arte and to date Edgardo has raised close to a quarter of a million dollars for grassroots organizations in Puerto Rico via the La Borinqueña Grants Program. In addition, he is the recipient of Eisner's Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic efforts via the benefit anthology Ricanstruction: Reminiscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico featuring La Borinqueña teaming up with Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman and other DC Comics heroes. For the fans, by the fans! Įdgardo Miranda-Rodriguez is a graphic novelist most notably recognized as the writer and creator of the critically acclaimed and bestselling superhero series La Borinqueña. Services include Inbound licensing activities on behalf of Manufacturers Brand Building and Outbound Licensing programs on behalf of IP owners and marketing consultations. ABOUT FANGIRL CONSULTING & BRAND MANAGEMENT: FanGirl is a boutique consulting and licensing agency concentrating on pop culture and unlocking the business potential behind fandoms. ALL DONATIONS WILL BE MADE TO OUR FISCAL CONDUIT APRENDES FOUNDATION. Inspired by the original graphic novel superhero, La Borinqueña, the grants program also celebrates and works to preserve Afro-Puerto Rican heritage and envisions aPuerto Rico that is self-sufficient and thriving. La Borinqueña Grants Program, since its founding in 2018, brings awareness to community-led solutions through a range of fundraising initiatives and partnerships with international artists, brand collaborations, and exhibitions. Sales from this benefit anthology went towards grants that were awarded to non-profit organizations based in Puerto Rico funding work in the areas of child development, arts, women's health, environmental justice, and sustainable farming. For inquiries email: # ABOUT LA BORINQUEÑA GRANTS PROGRAM: In 2017 as a response to Hurricane Maria, award-winning graphic novelist and creator of La Borinqueña Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, published the best-selling benefit anthology Ricanstruction: Reminiscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico. FanGirl Consulting & Brand Management will serve as the main point of contact. Cohesive licensing and retail programs are strategic tactics to stay engaged and provide a consistent flow of proceeds to the grant fund for these affiliated community organizations. As the situation in Puerto Rico stabilizes, the coming months will see a shift to long-term rebuilding and reconstruction activities. The La Borinqueña Grants Program is equipped to receive and distribute immediate cash donations that will be disseminated to the various grass roots organizations throughout the island that have been vetted these last few years. Teaming up with a Puerto Rican owned agency, such as FanGirl Consulting, has opened doors for La Borinqueña and we are doubling our efforts to open more doors together.” The combined team of FanGirl Consulting and La Borinqueña is calling upon the retail and licensing community to support both short-term and long-term relief efforts resulting from Hurricane Fiona’s destruction in PuertoRico. We have vetted organizations over the last 5 years and have become a reliable conduit that distributes resources where the most impact can be made and felt. “This is an opportunity to take corporate responsibility to another level by partnering with us. “In order to make truly transformative work over the years, we have dedicated close to $200,000 in micro-grants that we have awarded to grassroot non-profits in the hardest hit areas on the island by climate change and other recurring social and infrastructural issues”, says Miranda-Rodriguez. Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez and his Brooklyn based independent creative services studio, SOMOS ARTE, created La Borinqueña (pronounced “laBorinˈkenya”) superhero as a symbol of hope from the wake of destruction left by Hurricane Maria and, today, announces that La Borinqueña is, once again, stepping into rescue-mode and is sending out a call to action for those individuals and organizations looking to get involved in the recovery and reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico. PRESS RELEASE LA BORINQUEÑA FLIES INTO ACTION FOR PUERTO RICO DONATE NOWĪLL DONATIONS WILL BE MADE TO OUR FISCAL CONDUIT APRENDES FOUNDATION (501c3 Non-profit Organization).įOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Just short of the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria’s landfall in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Fiona has brought devastating floods and power outages once again to the island. ![]()
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