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2009 |
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October 2009 |
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month! |
October 17-24 , 2009
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SPEAK IT, HEAR IT, EMBODY IT, SHARE IT! Join American Studies Artist-in- Residence Alma Martinez to explore these questions and more in a collaborative workshop that focuses on finding your voice, sharing your stories, being "in" the moment and em-body-ing what stirs the heart, mind and soul of a Tufts University student. The workshop is open to ALL - no experience necessary. Participants must attend all workshop sessions. Workshop Schedule: Sat & Sun, Oct. 17 & 18: 12 - 5:00 pm in Aidekman 12 Tues - Friday, Oct. 20, 21, & 22, 23: 6 - 9:00 pm in Aidekman 13 Saturday, Oct. 24, 12 - 3pm followed by a Public Presentation 5 - 6:30 pm, Crane Room, Paige Hall To sign up for workshops or for additional information contact: American Studies Program: Amerstud@tufts.edu (7-2311) or Prof. Adriana Zavala: Adriana. Zavala@Tufts.edu Dr. Martinez will also give a Public Lecture: Bandidos, Spit Fires & Latin Lovers: The Latino Image in Film From Stereotype to Reality, Monday, October 19, 5:30-7:00 pm, BRAKER 001 |
March 30, 2009
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Dancing with the Enemy: Imagining Cuban music in a post-embargo era the current US blockade on Cuba has made it impossible for Cuban musicians and intellectuals to enter the US.Cuban musician Pablo Menendez will lead a provocative talk discussing the impact of the embargo on music and culture in Cuba and the US.Menendez is a well-known Cuban musician who, though born in the US, has lived in Cuba for more than 40 years. He is the founder of theAfro-Cuban fusion group Mezcla. |
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2008 |
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Nov 1-Dec. 31, 2008
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Immigrant City: Then and Now: Special programs: * Thursday, November 6. Opening Reception, Digital Stories Premiere. * Thursday, November 13. Educator Workshop: Incorporating Immigration into the Classroom, 3:15-5:45 at the Slater Concourse Gallery, Aidekman Arts Center, Tufts University |
December 4, 2008 |
THE COYOTE’S TRAIL: A film series on the Latin American immigration experience Presents El Inmigrante Sheedy, 2005 |
November 13, 2008
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Workshop on Incorporating Immigration into the Classroom Educator Workshop: Incorporating Immigration into the Classroom. With nearly one third of its residents born outside of the United States, Somerville boasts an extremely rich culture through its merging of diverse backgrounds. But what are our stories in this immigrant city? What dreams and aspirations brought us here? How did we cope in a new community and in a new country? And most importantly, what brings us together - and what pulls us apart - across generations of immigrants? This event brought educators and community activists from around the Boston area to discuss ways of incorporating the theme of immigration into local classrooms. |
November 12, 2008
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Smashing The Beauty Box: "Everyday, we perpetuate non-inclusive body and beauty ideals that limit our possibilities. It is time for women of all colors, sizes, and ethnicities to confront the boxes they are placed in by themselves and others and create worldviews that are expansive and empowering. This workshop used frank discussion to help women escape the stranglehold of beauty so that they can concentrate our energies on using our skills and experiences to improve their world. The discussion/workshop was open to the entire Tufts community, male and female.
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October 2008 |
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month! |
October 30, 2008
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Latino Leadership in the U.S. Political Divide: Giovanna Negretti In this electoral season, much media attention has been directed at the role that Latino voters will have in the upcoming general election. In states like Texas, California, Colorado, and Florida, Latino voters comprise 30% of the vote. Pundits have speculated on where they stand on the issues, whether the strong Latino support for Hillary Clinton will cast its vote for Barack Obama, or what effect socially-conservative Latino voters may have as a result of key issues like abortion rights and gay marriage. Negretti will address these issues and more! |
October 20, 2008
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Junot Díaz Event Junto Díaz is the author of Drown, a collection of short stories, and of the New York Times Bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner. |
October 6, 2008
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Miriam Perez |
April 28, 2008 |
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March 13, 2008
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Mercedes López-Baralt (Universidad de Puerto Rico): "Palés Matos, constructor de mitos: de la negritud al ciclo de Filí-Melé" |
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