An illustrated presentation of Anthony DePalma’s heartbreaking and sensitive exposé on the lives of ordinary citizens in present-day Cuba, focusing on five residents of the township of Guanabacoa, across Havana harbor. With the participation of the journalist’s wife, Miriam Rodríguez, a native of Guanabacoa, who accompanied the author during his research trips to Cuba.
The author will be introduced by CCCNY president Iraida Iturralde, who will moderate a bilingual Q&A following the presentation.
This journalistic event is part of our CreateNYC Language Access Cuban History and Literature Series.
DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, THIS EVENT WILL BE STREAMED THROUGH OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
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Anthony DePalma is also the author of
The Man Who Invented Fidel and Here:
A Biography of the New American
Continent. He was a journalist with
The New York Times for twenty-two years,
and focused on Latin America as a foreign
correspondent. He continues to write for
the newspaper as well as other publications.
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This presentation is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
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