Gilberto Gerena Valentín was a prominent Puerto Rican labor leader and civil rights activist. Born in 1918 in Moca, Puerto Rico, he moved to New York City, where he became a leading voice for the Puerto Rican community. Gerena Valentín organized major civil rights demonstrations during the 1960s, advocating for better living conditions, employment opportunities, and political representation for Puerto Ricans and other minorities. His tireless efforts contributed significantly to the advancement of civil rights and social justice, leaving a lasting impact on the Latino community in the United States.