Greetings!

On December 3, 2009, the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University will host a reception and book presentation about Dominicans' experiences in Rhode Island and their contributions to the state. Prof. Jose Itzigsohn of Brown University will present his award-winning book, Encountering American Faultines: Race, Class, and the Dominican Experience in Providence. After the book presentation, there will be a response from panelists and a Q&A session.

Along with the book presentation, the event will mark the opening of the "Dominicans in New York" exhibit at Roger Williams University.

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Date: December 3, 2009

Time: Reception at 5:30pm & Presentation at 6:15pm


Location: Global Heritage Hall, Roger Williams University, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol RI

Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Panel response from:
Dr. Ramona Hernandez, Director of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
Doris De los Santos, President of the RI Political Action Committee
Elvis Ruiz, Community Leader, Activist and Writer

Moderators:
Fred Fuentes, Executive Director, LPI
Melba Depena, Board Member, LPI & Executive Director, The City of Providence Human Relations Commission


Co-sponsors:
Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University
The Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America at Brown University
The CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
The City of Providence