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Deadly Voyages: Haitian Migration Film And Panel Discussion

Bill Cosford Cinema 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Haitians are risking their lives in the largest maritime migration in nearly two decades. The consequences are tragic. Join Bahamian writer-director Kareem J. Mortimer as he presents his 2017 drama Cargo, about Haitian migrants being smuggled into the U.S. When a desperate fisherman (played by Warren Brown) turns to human smuggling, he is faced with having to abandon refugees at sea who are a long way from their destination. The film will be followed by a panel discussion at 8:30 p.m. moderated by Haitian-American writer Edwidge Danticat (Brother, I’m Dying). Participants will [...]

Journalism and Civility as Cornerstones of Democracy Panel and Reception

Lakeside Auditorium 1280 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

The University of Miami School of Communication and Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., B.S.C. ’89, present Journalism and Civility as Cornerstones of Democracy. Join host Deborah Enix-Ross, President of the American Bar Association, for a conversation on the importance of civility, fostered through communication education and journalism practices, as foundational for the purpose of democracy. Dean Karin Wilkins will facilitate a panel discussion with prominent University of Miami alumni who are leaders in the fields of law, news, and workplace culture. Panelists Hilarie Bass, J.D. ’81 Founder, Bass Institute for Diversity [...]

Watching Movies with: Nayib Estefan

Bill Cosford Cinema 5030 Brunson Drive, Dooly Memorial 225, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Our fall semester series of "Watching Movies with..." kicks off Saturday Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. with Nayib Estefan, who will be introducing a screening of "The Holy Mountain" (1973) in 4K projection and then participating in a Q&A with the audience. Admission is free for students with Cane cards!!