Monthly Archives: May 2011

Dança das Caixeiras Maranhenses

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Ernest White II

These whirling women lead rituals during the syncretic Festival of the Divine Holy Spirit, a tradition in the northeastern Brazilian state of Maranhão. They’re here in São Paulo for one week  (everything comes here). The elderly lady who opens the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Part Two of ‘Black in Latin America’: Cuba

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Ernest White II

Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates’ PBS series Black in Latin America looks into the African element of Latin American societies and investigates both the accomplishments and disappointments of Afro-Latinos in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru. In … Continue reading →

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From the AV Room: My City, Five Ways

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Ernest White II
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Thoughts on Part One of ‘Black in Latin America: Haiti & the DR’

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Ernest White II

Dr. Henry Louis Gates, star professor of African-American studies at Harvard University, has just completed a four-part documentary on the African diaspora in Latin America – titled ‘Black in Latin America – that’s currently airing on PBS (last episode, tomorrow … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Cinco de Mayo Inspiration from North of the Border

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Ernest White II

Thanks to Johnica Reed for hipping me to this.

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Thoughts of an American Expatriate After a Spur-of-the-Moment Weekend Trip Home

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Ernest White II

•    Everything is so clean. •    Everything is so cheap. •    There are indeed a few loud, obnoxious American douchebags. Conversely, most Americans are friendly, polite, and helpful. •    Products come in too much unnecessary packaging. •    The weather couldn’t … Continue reading →

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