The First African & African Diaspora Studies Humanities Afternoon "Haiti and Her Dyaspora: The Politics of Aesthetics and the Aesthetics of Politics"

The First African & African Diaspora Studies Humanities Afternoon "Haiti and Her Dyaspora: The Politics of Aesthetics and the Aesthetics of Politics"

Location:	Florida, United States
Symposium Date:	2010-11-05 (Archive)
Date Submitted:	2010-10-26
Announcement ID:	180062

The first African & Afircan Diaspora Studies Humanities Afternoon will showcase the sophistication of Haitian literature through discussion and debate with the authors and local scholars

Featuring:
Marie-Celié Agnant, author of poetry, novels and short stories
Discussants:
Jean Jonassaint, Syracuse University
Evelyn Cartright, Barry University
Lyonel Trouillot, professor of literature, novelist, journalist and poet
Discussants:
Heather Russell, Florida International University
Charles Asselin, Mount Olive College
Date: November 5, 2010
Discussion: 2pm, FIU, Graham Center Ballroom
Reception: 6pm, FIU, Graham Center Art Gallery
Reception featuring "Haiti Through Haitian Eyes" a photo exhibit by FotoKonbit
For more information, please call (305) 348-4264.

Rosa Henriquez
African & African Diaspora Studies
School of International and Public Affairs
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street, LC 304
Miami, FL 33199
Email: henriqur@fiu.edu
Visit the website at http://casgroup.fiu.edu/africana/events.php?id=437

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