Join the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Stone Center for Latin Ameircan Studies to a talk by writer, anthropologist, and editor Karina Pacheco, moderated by Fernando Rivera.
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.
In 1853, young Mexican exile Benito Juárez spent 18 months in New Orleans. Herrera imagines that time and how it prepared him to become the first indigenous head of state in the postcolonial Americas.
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.
