This workshop aims to reflect on the challenges facing Peru today and how they will impact the future of its democracy. Until a decade ago, Peru was an example of democratic resilience in a region plagued by democratic setbacks. Today, on the contrary, it is among the countries with significant democratic backsliding. What happened?

“Homem com H” (“Latin Blood: The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso”)

Film directed by Esmir Filho

“Eu não levanto a bandeira, eu sou a bandeira”: Performing Beyond Performative Activism in the Work of Ney Matogrosso”

Lecture by Steven Butterman:

Join us for our tailgate as we gather to cheer on the Green Wave! Stop by before the game to catch up with us, enjoy delicious empanadas, and grab a drink. 

Approaches to Haitian Biography: Narrating the Lives of Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Henry Christophe

Featuring Marlene L. Daut (Yale University) and Julia Gaffield (William & Mary)

Thursday, November 6

6pm

Jones Hall 100A

Martha Gonzalez is a renowned musician, cultural theorist, and artivista whose collaborative methods of artistic expression build community across borders and advance social justice. Her work deeply resonates with IEW’s theme, “Convivencia: The Art of Building Global Community.”

With a unique approach that bridges art and activism, Martha has empowered communities through music as a vehicle for social engagement, memory, and solidarity.

We are pleased to announce a presentation by Nenetzen Saavedra-Lara from the National Institute of Public Health of Mexico (INSP), who will introduce an online course developed through collaboration between INSP and the Center for Health Equity in Latin America at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University.

About the Course

Interested in learning more about the program, the course, and the trip to Washington, D.C.? Join us for the information session on October 21 at 5:00 p.m. in the Greenleaf Conference Room (100A Jones Hall) to get all your questions answered.