Pablo Guzmán

Birth Name: Paul Guzmán

Date of Birth: August 17, 1950

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: November 26, 2023

Place of Death: Westchester County, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican, Cuban

Pablo Guzmán was an American television journalist, radio personality, and activist, based in New York City. He was a reporter for WNEW/Fox 5 from 1984 to 1992, WNBC from 1992 to 1995, and WCBS from 1996 to 2013.

Pablo was the son of Sally Palomino and Raul Guzmán. His parents were born in New York City. His mother and maternal grandparents’ race is listed as “Negro” on U.S. Censuses. In his youth, he was a founding member of the Young Lords, a political organization focused on human rights for Puerto Ricans and other Hispanics in the U.S. His nickname as a Young Lord was “Yoruba.” He legally changed his named to Pablo after spending time in Mexico.

Many sources state that he was born in Manhattan, but this does not appear to be accurate.

Pablo’s paternal grandfather was named Eulogio Guzmán. Eulogio was born in Puerto Rico.

Pablo’s paternal grandmother was named Maria Flores. Maria was possibly born in Cuba.

Pablo’s maternal grandfather was named Mario Palomino. Mario was born in Cuba.

Pablo’s maternal grandmother was named Belen Marrero. Belen was born in Puerto Rico.

Sources: https://www.nytimes.com
https://www.dailykos.com

Genealogy of Pablo Guzmán – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Pablo Guzmán – https://www.ancestry.com

Pablo’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org