HITN Media brought Puerto Rican actress and EGOT winner Rita Moreno to Lehman College on Tuesday, Oct. 20, for a public conversation on her career, cultural legacy and the representation of Hispanic artists in American entertainment, as part of the network’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Cordelia González & Rita Moreno (Photo: Nicolas Manassi)

The event, Iconic Dialogues with Rita Moreno, took place at the college’s Lovinger Theatre, where Moreno spoke with Cordelia González about a career spanning more than eight decades. HITN organized the program in collaboration with the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute (MSI), Feria Internacional del Libro NYC (FILNYC) and Lehman Stages.

“We are proud to bring Iconic Dialogues to Lehman College as part of HITN MEDIA’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration,” said Mike Nieves, president and CEO of HITN Media. “Hosting Rita Moreno, a Puerto Rican living legend at this event reflects our mission to recognize the trailblazers who have expanded what is possible for our communities, bring audiences together to honor our history, affirm our identity and inspire future generations.”

Iconic Dialogues with Rita Moreno (Photo: Nicolas Manassi)

Through initiatives like Iconic Dialogues, HITN creates opportunities for audiences to engage with influential Hispanic figures whose work has shaped American culture. The event reflects the network’s commitment to elevating Hispanic voices and connecting communities with the artists and leaders who have helped expand representation across entertainment and the arts.

Moreno, whose credits include the acclaimed film West Side Story, is among the select group of performers to have achieved EGOT status, earning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Her career has helped broaden the visibility of Puerto Rican and Latino performers in film, television and theater.