2018

On November 17 and 18, don’t miss ReadCaribbean at the Miami Book Fair, with readings and panel discussions, storytelling for children, music and more. Meet authors from Antigua and Barbuda, Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Virgin Islands. Interpretation into English will be provided.

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Conversations with Leading Experts and Practitioners

Friday, October 12, 2018 | 1 PM - 5:30 PM | FIU-MMC | Ruth K. and Shepard B. Auditorium (SIPA 125)

Immigration is one of the most pressing and compelling topics in U.S. foreign and domestic policy today. From issues surrounding who is allowed entry into the U.S. to the status of undocumented immigrants and their families, many people are wondering if immigration reform is possible, what it could mean and how it could benefit citizens and non-citizens.

Join us for a half-day conference bringing together leading scholars and practitioners from FIU and throughout the community, to explore the current landscape of immigration and immigration reform, particularly as it relates to South Florida. The event will feature panel discussions on topics such as the local realities of immigration in the community, the criminalization of immigration and immigrant status.

Keynote Speaker: Anne C. Richard, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration

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Did you know that Florida is one of only four states with a lifetime ban on voting? This November, Floridians have the chance to make history.
Human Rights Watch and The Green Family Foundation invite you to join us on August 27th 6pm-8pm for a timely discussion on restoring the right to vote with Desmond Meade, President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and Miami native leading a statewide movement to restore voting rights for some 1.4 million Floridians, and Nicole Austin-Hillery, an expert on voting rights and the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch’s U.S. Program.

Moderated by Dave Lawrence Jr.
Monday, August 27th | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Adrienne Arsht Center | Peacock Foundation Studio
located on the ground floor of the Ziff Ballet Opera House
1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
6:00pm: Registration and Cocktail Reception
6:30pm-7:30pm: Discussion and Q&A
7:30pm: Closing reception

Complimentary refreshments served
The event is free to the public. Seats are limited
Please RSVP by August 22 here.
For more information, please contact Human Rights Watch Miami Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 305 298 9697.

Some 1.4 million people in Florida are permanently excluded from the right to vote because of a prior felony conviction. This November, Floridians have the chance to make history by voting “Yes” on Florida’s Amendment 4 to restore voting eligibility to people who fully complete their entire sentences, excluding people who have committed murder or a felony sexual offense. If it passes, the Amendment would re-enfranchise the most Americans since the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

Generously co-sponsored by:
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
The Green Family Foundation
Florida Rights Restoration Coalition