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Category: "Latino Studies"
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Political Unification Efforts in Latin America
Salvador Rivera, Cobleskill
Since 1825, every generation in Latin America has witnessed an effort to integrate the continent. Learn about the diplomats, idealists, technocrats, and politicians who have led these movements over the decades, and how they have both failed and succeeded.
Spectacles of Religiosity: Sacred Theater in Peru
Wilma Feliciano, New Paltz
Peru celebrates its history in dance-dramas and festivals that combine native spirituality with Catholic icons. These performances explore the endurance of mestizo identity amidst mass culture and globalization.
The Mexican Muralist Movement and the American Artists It Influenced
Jaime Arredondo, Long Island City
Mexico's rich cultural heritage has attracted artists from all over the world -- and led to a cross-fertilization of ideas between some of the greatest artists of Mexico and the United States.
José Martí: Chronicler of New York City
Chaz Mena, New York
“A guest sees more in an hour than his host in a year.” -- José Martí, Cuban humanist, remains to this day the best chronicler of New York City’s gilded age.
Jacob K. Javits and Latin American Economic Integration
Salvador Rivera, Cobleskill
This lecture examines efforts by New York Senator Jacob K. Javits to promote the economic integration of Latin America.
Ciudad y Suburbia: The Changing Nature of Latino Immigration
Sherrie Baver, New City
Latin American and Caribbean immigration to New York has dramatically changed the essence of New York and the nation. Are we becoming a bilingual/bicultural country?
El Dia de los Muertos: The Mexican Celebration of Life
Susan Aberth, Annandale-on-Hudson
El Dia de los Muertos, celebrated annually on November 2, combines the Spanish Catholic feast of All Soul's Day with pre-Conquest Indian rituals of death. This presentation provides a stunning visual survey of the altars, food, objects, and cemetery observances connected with this unique Mexican holiday.
The Latino in the Broadway Musical
Marc Courtade, Freeport
How has the Latino image in the Broadway musical changed over time, from stereotypical stars and roles to a fully integrated view of the American experience?
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