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Video: Conferencia Martí en la literatura

 

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Video: Conference Martí in Literature

The conference "Martí in Literature" took place within the framework of the art exhibition "Versos Sencillos" (“Simple Verses”) by artist Emilio Héctor Rodríguez presented at St. Thomas University, where the speakers addressed the following aspects of José Martí's literary work:

Versos Sencillos: Eduardo Lolo

Versos Libres: José Raúl Vidal Franco

Ismaelillo: Frank Rodríguez

Campaign Diary: Emilio Sánchez

The Coming Slavery: Julio M. Shiling

The event was moderated by Isabel M. Medina, the museum coordinator at St. Thomas University.

The speakers answered questions from the attendees, which enriched the aspects related to the topics discussed.

At the end of the conference, participants toured the art exhibit and had the opportunity to appreciate the quality and artistic value of the works on display and exchange with the artist, Emilio Héctor Rodríguez, as shown in the final minutes of the video.

 

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*We regret that, due to technical difficulties during the filming, Eduardo Lolo's lecture could only be enjoyed by the audience, which ended, emotionally, as can be seen at the beginning of the video.

The bilingual conference "Martí in Literature" was held at the Archbishop John C. Favalora Archive & Museum in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2023, and was sponsored by St. Thomas University, G.A.L.A. Foundation (GAEA Latin American Art) and Patria de Martí.

We thank and congratulate the speakers: Eduardo Lolo, José Raúl Vidal Franco, Frank Rodríguez, Emilio Sánchez, José Tarano, technical producer of Patria de Martí, Esther Gálvez for her logistical support, and Robert Santana for filming the event. We extend our gratitude to all those who attended, and to the media who helped us spread the news of the event: Ninoska Pérez Castellón and Ibetti Pérez (La Poderosa), Jorge Díaz Díaz (La Poderosa), María Laria (La Poderosa), Lucy Pereda (Radio Mambí), Lourdes Ubieta (Americano Media), Nelson Rubio and Naday Balbuena (América Radio), Andrés Alburquerque (Enfoque Ciudadano), Ángel De Fana (Plantados), Luís de la Paz (PEN Club), to the blogs, websites and all the social media friends who shared the announcements and supported us, letting us know they liked the conference.

Special thanks to artist Emilio Héctor Rodríguez, Isabel M. Medina of St. Thomas University, and Amy Carballosa and Dayalís González of GALA Foundation.

Photos: Conference Martí in Literature

 

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 Cuban Gov. Shows Political Prisoner Jose D. Ferrer Is Alive after three months of total isolation

HAVANA TIMES – The leader of the Patriotic Union of Cuba, UNPACU, Jose Daniel Ferrer García, was shown to his relatives this Thursday afternoon, after three months of total solitary confinement in the Mal Verde prison in Santiago de Cuba. A message campaign had begun on social networks and other media, demanding Proof of Life for the emblematic opponent of the Cuban dictatorship.

Luis Enrique Ferrer, brother of the political prisoner recognized by Amnesty International, the European Parliament, the United States, and many other governments and international institutions, is circulating a family message that states:

“They took the family to the corridor that leads to the prepared isolation cell where they have kept Jose Daniel since August 14, 2021, in cruel, inhuman, and degrading conditions, under constant physical and psychological torture. Since March 6th Jose Daniel remains half-naked again, exposed to aggressive and dangerous mosquitoes, ants, and rodents.”

“They saw him in his underwear, with difficulty walking, severe pain in his hands, arms, and legs, extremely thin, with toothaches and a loss of vision. Jose’s body is full of lesions, to such an extent that he preferred not to hug them so as not to infect them with the bacteria that he has been presenting on his skin for months.

 

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Invitation Conference Martí in the Literature

St. Thomas University

Patria de Martí

G.A.L.A. Foundation (GAEA Arte Latino-Americano)

are pleased to invite you to

the bilingual conference

Martí in the Literature

Part of the "Versos Sencillos" art exhibition by Emilio Héctor Rodríguez

A Bilingual Conference About José Martí's Literary Works

Saturday, June 24, 2023, 2:30-5:00 PM

Archbishop John C. Favalora Archive & Museum

St. Thomas University

16401 NW 37th Ave Miami Gardens, FL 33054

Moderator: Isabel M. Medina

Speakers

Eduardo Lolo

José Raúl Vidal Franco

Frank Rodriguez

Emilio Sánchez

Julio M. Shiling

The conference will be broadcast live from Patria de Martí's website https://patriademarti.com, its Facebook page, Twitter, and YouTube on the TV Libertad channel. We hope you can join us!

Technical production: José Tarano Electronics JR Computer Design

The event and parking are free. The public is welcome.