afrolatin@ forum in the news

Q&A with Miriam Jiménez Román

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Afro-Latino forum fosters dialogue on colorism, lived experiences

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Negra & Beautiful: The Unique Challenges Faced By Afro-Latinas

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Afro-Latin@ América: Assessing the International Commemorations for People of African Descent

Join the Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (ASWAD), the afrolatin@ forum and the African-Diaspora Forum at NYU for a roundtable discussion with: 
  • James Counts Early, Smithsonian Institution
  • José Francisco Ávila, Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc.
  • Michael Goméz, Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora
  • Miriam Jimenez Román, afrolatin@ forum 
  • Zenaida Méndez, National Dominican Women's Caucus

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 6:00 pm
King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center
New York University
53 Washington Square, New York City 

Excerpts from the Afro-Latin@s Now! Conference

What Does it Mean to be Afro-Latino?

Michael Lopez, Charles Reynoso and Guesnerth Josue Perea, members of the afrolatin@ forum, speak about being a Black Latin@ in America. 

Black Latin@s in America

Raquel Casilla-Reynoso, Torrey Maldonado and Guesnerth Josue Perea, members of the afrolatin@ forum, speak about being a Black Latin@ in America.

What people are saying about "Afro-Latin@s Now! Strategies for Visibility and Action"

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“The conference definitely garnered momentum for people to contribute to what I would say is a movement. There's an awakening offline and online. People are looking for ways to get involved, to affirm themselves and to share that knowledge. I can't say enough what this conference has done for me and friends of mine who also attended. This conference has been one of the major highlights in my life and I'm confident to say others share that sentiment.” - Violeta Donawa, Detroit, MI

"The conference concept of conversations spurred in me personal memories and stories I too seldom reflect upon that have shaped much of my personal, professional, and political-activist life. The results were well worth the effort. And, I have no doubt that many positive reverberations will flow in and outside the U.S." - James Early, Washington, DC

“Having this kind of forum for us to come together, share expertise, share experiences and just meet face to face is key to our future work and to our hopes of the potential we have to accomplish much as we move forward.  More importantly, it truly helped to fill and feed my soul. I look forward to seeing you and working with you and many others I met during that wonderful weekend. Pa’lante!” - Iván Román, Silver Springs, MD

View conference photographs here.

Photographs from the Afro-Latin@s Now Conference