M.A.R.I. Lunch Talk Series
Native paper was transformative. In Mesoamerica, it was frequently used for ritual costumes that transformed human beings into manifestations of deities, creating a second skin for the wearer. A secondary use was as the substrate for codices, Mesoamerican books. Made from either the fibers of the maguey plant or the inner bark of the amatl tree, native paper's facture also contributed to the meanings attributed to it.
Tulane Brazilian Jazz Ensemble
This ensemble, comprised of Tulane students, focuses on the intersections of Brazilian music with jazz. Bossa nova, samba jazz, baião, choro, ijexá, and many other traditional Brazilian rhythms integrate the repertoire. The ensemble performs music from Tom Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal, João Bosco, João Donato, Gilberto Gil, and Pixinguinha. Geovane Santos, LAST PhD Candidate, is the director of the Tulane Brazilian Jazz Ensemble.
Para-literatura y contra-técnicas miméticas del Caribe
El objetivo de esta charla es presentar un estudio en proceso sobre textos literarios del Caribe y de sus diásporas que establecen una relación que llamo mimética, con distintos tipos de manuales de autoayuda.
CIPR Fall Series: Political Violence and Democratic Representation in Latin America
Professor Consuelo Amat (Johns Hopkins University) develops a theory of nonviolent resistance under extreme repression, complementing the traditional "power in numbers" framework with a new logic of "power in autonomy." She argues that in highly repressive regimes, where mass mobilization is nearly impossible, nonviolent movements should focus on delivering public goods and services to the population. This strategy reduces dependence on the repressive state, fosters political power through autonomy, and sets the stage for mass mobilization when repression eases.
