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Speaker Series
From Hammocks to Hurricanes: Taíno Influence on Language & Culture
Did you know that you speak Taíno? From the hammocks we relax in and the foods we enjoy, to everyday words and even blockbuster films like Avatar, the Taíno Indigenous people’s influence is all around us—yet many Americans have never heard of Taíno! As the first Indigenous Americans of contact in 1492, the Taíno have a profound, yet often overlooked, linguistic legacy that continues to shape our world today. Join us as we explore the inspiring efforts of Taíno descendants who are revitalizing their linguistic and cultural heritage on December 7, 2024 2 – 4 pm (EDT)
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Social Justice Poetry, World’s Children’s Stories, A Virtual Cruise to Puerto Rico, and our newest exhibit: What Makes People Laugh.
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See videos of this live program and read the poetry in 10 languages of Africa.
Songs and poems from many languages address five themes: Authoritarianism, Colonialism, Economics, Gender, and Identity & Ethnicity.
Social Justice Poetry From Africa & the DIaspora