Afro-Latin@s in the Americas: History and Culture of an Invisible Majority Presentation ... 2/24/10
Tuesday, January 26
Afro-Latin@s in the Americas: History and Culture of an Invisible Majority Presentation, Workshop, and Cultural Expression
Special Event at Teachers College
Wednesday February 24th, 2010
5pm-8pm
179 Grace Dodge Hall
Guest Speakers:
Professor Juan Flores, New York University
Miriam Jiménez Román, Executive Director of the Afro-Latin@ Forum
This event will focus on the experience of the African diaspora in the Americas,
particularly the Caribbean and Brazil. It will feature a presentation on the history
and culture of people of African descent in the Americas--paying particular
attention to issues of identity. The presentation will be followed by an
interactive workshop by the Afro-Latin@ Forum aimed at helping teachers
incorporate these themes into their curriculum. The event will culminate with a
cultural performance and reception featuring Afro-Caribbean music and food.
FREE Registration: http://afrolatinos.eventbrite.com/
For more information, please visit: http://www.tc.columbia.edu/latino-ed/
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