From Hispaniola to Brooklyn:
Exploring the Caribbean and the Antillean Diaspora

April 1- April 3, 2004

April 1, 2004 (7:00pm)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Frank Martinus Arion
UNC-Chapel Hill, Dey Hall, Toy Lounge 4th Floor

*Free caribbean dinner served

"April 2, 2004 (9:30 am - 5:00 pm)"
Panel Discussions
UNC-Chapel Hill, Dey Hall, Toy Lounge, 4th Floor

Panel I: Capitalism and Slavery 60 Years Later
Panel II: Identity and Politics in the Caribbean
Panel III: Producing Diaspora: Globalization, Migration and Transnationalism in the Caribbean

*Free continental breakfast will be available from 9:30-10:30, and a free caribbean buffet lunch will be served from 12 pm- 1:00 pm. Following Panel III will be a brief reception.

(CANCELLED) - April 3, 2004 (5:00pm)
Dominicanish Performance
Dramatic Art Building, Room 102

The conference concludes with a performance of "Dominicanish", by Josephina Baez. Her work explores ethnic, racial and national identity through a mix of English, Spanish, poetry, music and Kuchipudi dance. Following the performance, discussion is welcome and there will be an ISC reception.

*Free reception after performance will be available

All events in the conference are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact us at 919-962-6810.