Artículos
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Writer and photographer, Jean-Marie Simon joins us to discuss her book “Guatemala: Eternal Primavera, Eterna Tiranía [Eternal Spring: Eternal Tyranny].” We’ll speak to Simon about her work documenting human rights violations during Guatemala’s civil war in the 1980s, how her photos created a historical memory of the armed conflict and her use of the website Kickstarter to fund her new book’s publication. On eve of Guatemala’s Peace Accords, we have a conversation with Simon about what the future holds for a country where many still do not acknowledge its past. -
“The Power of Testimonies and Memory in Remaking the Past” with Laurie Levinger. A retired social worker and writer, Laurie Levinger joins us to discuss her book “¿Cual Guerra? Testimonios de Sobrevivientes Mayas [What War? Testimonies of Maya Survivors].” We’ll speak to Levinger about her work recording testimonies of students who were impacted by Guatemala’s civil war. Levinger will discuss how her book helps create a historical memory of the armed conflict in aims to bring hope for the future. Recollecting the past, we have a conversation with Levinger about the importance of documenting first-hand accounts of young survivors as a way of reminding us of the true cost of war. -
“Project Somos Children’s Village: Creating a Space for Children to Live and Learn” with Heather Knox and Greg Kemp. Heather Knox and Greg Kemp join us to discuss their ongoing project in the city of Tecpán, Guatemala. After serving as volunteers for years in non-profits in India, Honduras, Jamaica, and Guatemala they decided to start a children’s village called Project Somos in Guatemala. We’ll speak to this couple from Canada who drove all the way to Guatemala to pursue their idea of creating a space for children to live and learn in an ecologically sustainable and supportive environment. -
MESA PÚBLICA This weekly show features guests, news, discussions, commentary and analysis about current and cultural events in Central America. Mon, Jan 30, ... -
“GUATEMALA CITY: THE CENTRO HISTERICO OF ITS TIME” WITH TRUDY MERCADAL. Cultural studies professor Trudy Mercadal joins us to talk about hip-hop, blogging, her relationship with Guatemala and the cultural “pulse” and awakening of the country’s art scene. -
Pamela Yates joins us to discuss her newest documentary “Granito de Arena: En Busca de la Verdad y Justicia en Guatemala”. The film follows Pamela’s journey for justice in Guatemala and the use of her film to press charges against former president and general José Efraín Rios Montt. We’ll speak to Pamela about the making of the film and current developments since its release.
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