Perspective Transformation Theory and the Donald Woods Experience: From Racist to Anti-Apartheid Activist

This paper chronicles White South African journalist Donald Woods’ life (1933-2001) as he transformed from holding racist beliefs that Blacks were “people who were there to be your servants,” to becoming one of his country’s leading anti-apartheid activists. Adult learning and development via perspective transformation theory are explored.

Humanities in a Public Sphere

Journalist Helen Aguirre Ferre lectures on the subject of the humanities in the public sphere in South Florida. Event held at the Green Library, Modesto Maidique Campus, Florida International University, on February 6, 2013.

Can Technologies and Social Media Accelerate Cuba's Democratization?

This flyer promotes a lecture by Cuban blogger and independent journalist Yoani Sanchez, founder of the blog Generacion Y and one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. This lecture was held at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus on April 1,2013.

The Symbolism of Race in Cuba Today- Presentation by Pedro Perez- Sarduy

This flyer promotes a lecture by Pedro Perez- Sarduy, a Cuban poet, novelist, journalist, broadcaster and cultural critic residing in London. The lecture was held on November 5, 2015 at FIU Modesto Maidique Campus GL 220 and was co-sponsored by the Department of English and the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center.