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.
Prof. Bethsabé Huamán Andia (Tulane PhD 2019) will deliver a talk on the intersection of poetry and performance in the works of Latin American female poets.
This program provides hang-out time for Spanish-speaking and bilingual families with free activities, snacks, and books. Each monthly gathering features a unique cultural activity, door prize book giveaways, and opportunities for families to connect with their community.
October 15 - Día de los Muertos altar building with artist Cynthia Ramírez
November 19 - Guatemalan Weaving with Ixnal Cuma Chavez
December 17 - Central American Tamales with Nadina Melara
Speaker: Rachel Schwartz (University of Oklahoma)
