Afro-Latin@s in the Americas: History and Culture of an Invisible
Majority
Presentation, Workshop, and Cultural Expression
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.
Event Supporters:
The goal of the Faculty Working Group at Teachers College is to unify and expand our contributions to research, teaching, and service in the field of Latina/o and Latin American Education. The mission of this group is to work towards greater equity for Latina/o and Latin American populations throughout the Americas in three primary ways: first, to build knowledge in the field of education, health and psychology; second, to enhance the impact of that research by engaging directly with policy makers; and third, to apply that knowledge as we educate and promote bilingual professionals in these areas. Specifically, we have identified the following needs: