19514: LeGrace:FW: March 7 --NYC--Tribute to Haitian Women Thru Photos Discussion Literature (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Legrace Benson <legrace@twcny.rr.com>

Here are links to a cheering set of images of the Poto Mitans of Haiti.

From: tminsky@ix.netcom.com [mailto:tminsky@ix.netcom.com]


Celebrate Women’s History Month on the eve of International Women’s Day

Paying Tribute to Haitian Women on Sunday, March 7 3pm
http://haitiforever.com/events/march7.html (for photo preview and details)

Haitian Women: Portraits of Courage
Fanm Ayisyèn: Poto Mitan  Photo Exhibition by Tequila Minsky
Exhibition on through March 31.

Co-sponsored by Dwa Fanm.  Women in the NYC metro area are joining together
to pay tribute to Haitian Women.


WHEN: Sunday, March 7 3 PM
WHERE: Brecht Forum
122 West 27th St. 10th fl. (Between Sixth and Seventh Aves.)

Following the reception will be a Roundtable Discussion moderated
by Carolle Charles (5:30 pm) and Literary Readings coordinated by
Lily Cerat (7:45 pm).


“The enormous strengths of Haitian women often go unrecognized. From images
made during the last ten years in Haiti this exhibition pays tribute to
Fanm Ayisyèn, Haitian women and the efforts and courage it takes to live
their lives.” T Minsky 2004

Details:

5:30 pm Roundtable Discussion Witnessing the Struggles and
Challenges in the Lives of Haitian Women
A discussion on the gains and obstacles during the 200 years
of Haitian society
Dr. Carolle Charles, sociology professor, Baruch College/CUNY
With:
Mme. Clotilde Charlot, founder and former Executive Director, CPFO.
The only Haitian woman’s organization servicing women factory
workers in Haiti.
Mme. Gepsie M. Metellus, community activist and Executive
Director,Santla, Miami
Mme. Farah Tanis, co-founder and Executive Director of
Dwa Fanm
Mme. Margareth Garnier Simon, lawyer and radio reporter, Fanm Lakay.
7:45 pm Literary Readings by Haitian women writing in
the Diaspora: Mmes. Lily Cerat, Jaira Placide, Fania Simon

The photo exhibit was made possible in part by the Manhattan Community Arts
Fund/New York City Dept.of Cultural Affairs, administered by the Lower
Manhattan Cultural Council.


Brecht Forum
212-242-4201



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