2006 PROGRAMS
3rd Annual Women of Power Conference
When: Thurs, March 13 to Fri, March 14, 2008
Where: Hunter College, (CUNY) and CCCADI
Free Admission
Women of Power is the coming together of Afro Latinas activists from Latin America, the Caribbean and Central America who are working to transform and envision an empowering future for their communities, to meet with their sisters and communities in the United States that are also working on issues of social justice and human rights. The coming together of women of the African Diaspora bridges and shares information and experiences that enlighten and develop collaborative networks of mutual support.
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SPEAK OUT: Harlem Quilts Exhibition
When: March 22–June 27, 2008
Where: Caribbean Cultural Center, African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI)
Suggested Donation $5, CCCADI Members Free
Armed with the fabrics of their craft, the members of Harlem Girls Quilting Circle (HGQC) offer social commentary through quilts. The pieces featured in SPEAK OUT reflect the issues that affect their lives. Through SPEAK OUT,as fiber correspondents, HGQC questions and offers dialogue about matters of community, family, human rights, gentrification, politics, culture, solidarity, economics, education, and religion.
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MERINDILOGGUN CLASSES - COWRY DIVINATION
For Initiates in the Lucumi Tradition Instructor: Oriate Frank Bell. Starting April 10, 2008
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Haiti's Children of God
Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2008
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Free Admission
In collaboration with the Caribbean American Repertory Theatre Inc and NYIHA MEDIA this will be an interactive evening of a stage reading of Haiti Children’s of God and film screening 'Human Rights in Quisqueya’ that explores the many reasons behind Haiti migration and the social, economical and education issues they face.
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The 2008 Dare to Dream Media & Arts Festival (April 16-19)
April 16th 2008 5-9pm
Venue: Caribbean Cultural Center
Free Admission
A multi-media opening night boasting film/video screenings, art exhibition, audio storytelling.
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Movement and Meditation is ideal for artists and educators who primarily serve in a teaching capacity. The goal of this workshop is to replenish their physical energy while simultaneously enhancing their creative energy.
DATES: Saturdays 4/12/08, 5/17/08, 6/14/08 TIME: 10 am – 12 pm
Free and Limited Space
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Wednesday, May 28th - 6.30pm
Nyiha Media – 35min, Spanish with English Subtitles
This digital tapestry of divergent viewpoints on Haitians in Dominican Republic reflects our constant monitoring of media coverage of human rights in the Dominican Republic. The treatment of Haitian migration to the Dominican Republic is overly politicized. Any solution must be humane and in compliance with international laws.
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2nd Dance of the White Dress
When: June 1st, 2008
In celebration of the coming of spring, participants wear white in celebration. The music will represent and honor the era of the palladium in the 1950’s when Mambo and Salsa first became popular in New York City.
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Book Reading: Our Caribbean: A Gathering of Lesbian & Gay Writings from the Antilles
Date: Thursday, June 12th 2008
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Free Admission - limited capacity
The first book of its kind, Our Caribbean is an anthology of lesbian and gay writing from across the Antilles. The author and activist Thomas Glave has gathered outstanding fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and poetry by little-known writers along with selections by internationally celebrated figures.
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African Inspired Quilting Workshops
Date: June 7,14, and 21st
Learn the wonderful craft of quilting with Quilting Instructor: Ife Felix - Member of the Harlem Girls Quilting Circle. Limited Capacity. Please register early to avoid disappointment
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