Oral histories from SPOHP’s Panama Canal Collection will be featured, and residents from Silver City will be interviewed on August 15 for the archive.
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Introducing the Latina/o Diaspora in the Americas Project, coordinated by Génesis Lara, and dedicated to sharing the historical experiences of Latina/os related to identity, immigration reform, labor conditions, education, and civil rights.
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The Latina/o Diaspora in the Americas Project currently lists 108 oral history interviews in its collection. Audio and interview transcripts can be accessed in the SPOHP offices. Supporters can donate to the Share A Story Campaign to contribute to processing this collection. Cuban American Woman (CAW) CAW001: Maria Christina Herrera CAW002: Coky Michel CAW003: Uva […]
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April 25, 2014, “Nuestras Historias” Documentary Screening On April 25, 2014 SPOHP premiered “Nuestras Historias,” a film produced by SPOHP Digital Humanities Coordinator Deborah Hendrix and Latina/o Diaspora in the Americas Project Coordinator Génesis Lara. The film sheds light on the Hispanic-Latino community at the University of Florida and the origins of the Institute of Hispanic-Latino […]
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Presented at the annual Noche de Gala ceremony to honor outstanding contributions to Hispanic-Latina/o community on April 17, 2014. RSVP for the “Nuestras Historias” premiere today!
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The Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures alumni Gil Sanchez was interviewed by Dr. Paul Ortiz about a troubling event that occurred when he was running for student body president.
Gainesville, Florida – April 25, 2014 – In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures “La Casita”, on April 25th, 2014, with doors opening at 5:00 and the event beginning promptly at 5:30 in the Pugh Hall Ocora at the University of Florida, the documentary “Nuestras Historias” will be screened. Produced […]
Puerto Rican community organizer and activist lawyer Howard Jordan interviews Dr. Paul Ortiz on WBAI-Nueva York about his recent article, ReVisioning Black History Month: Linking African American and Latino histories.
February 25, 2014, “No Spic for President” Oral History Event By Latina/o Diaspora in the Americas Project Coordinator Génesis Lara This event featured UF Alumnus Gil Sanchez interviewed by Dr. Paul Ortiz in front of a gathered audience of students, faculty and staff. As student leaders, we strive to do the best work possible for […]
Paul Ortiz: We Must Ensure Latinos Have Better Access to Healthcare, The Gainesville Sun, by Paul Ortiz, February 2014. In this editorial published in the Gainesville Sun, Dr. Paul Ortiz, director of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program and associate professor of history at the University of Florida, details problems associated with healthcare access in the Latino […]
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