Encuentro 2008
Expresiones de Libertad
Expressions of Freedom
Thursday, November 13, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Brooklyn College Student Center
Campus Road and East 27th Street

Illustration: "Santa Libertad" by Heriberto Ferrer

Within the context of the Americas and the Diasporas, people have expressed their quest for freedom in a variety of ways: song, dance, poetry narrative and theatre, among others. In this generation, we also see expressions of freedom in fashion and style, and through a new language surging from the contemporary tools of technology and networking.
     As liberation is local and global, communities and movements are forming in a virtual sphere and even the concept of liberation as freedom from tyranny and oppression has expanded to freedom from traditional notions of race, gender, sexuality and class. Encuentro 2008 will give a voice and vision to the many ways our communities tell of liberation, justice and freedom. It will include the work of artists, educators, activists and advocates.
     We will explore contemporary political and social movements in Latin America and the U.S. while recognizing the exemplary work of individuals and groups who have contributed to innovative paradigms of Latino identity with the presentation of the 2nd annual Don Quijote Award. This year’s recipients are Repertorio Espanol, an acclaimed theatre group that has presented socially relevant plays for various Latin@ communities in bilingual format, and Mr. Junot Díaz, a renowned Dominican writer and 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner.
     We invite the community of Brooklyn College and beyond to say “Presente!” on this historic occasion.
     For Information call Professor Antonio Nadal at 718-951-5561.

To check this year's Encuentro program, please click here