Cuba Studies Program News Today

Experts on Cuba discussed topics relevant to the island nation over the course of three days.

More than 40 experts on Cuba will convene virtually to discuss relevant topics to the island nation and its exile community, including social media, the arts, and the role of race in the dissident movement.

Belmont World Film’s International Film Series Concludes with the New England premiere of AGOSTO Wicked Local Belmont World Film’s (BWF) 19th International Film Series concludes with the virtual screening of "Agosto," directed by Cuban native Armando Capo, now until Monday, May 10, at 9 p.m. The screening culminates in a virtual discussion on Monday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. led by the film’s producer, Marcela Esquivel Jiménez, that includes a recorded message from Capo (who lives in Cuba a...

Belmont World Film’s International Film Series continues COURTESY OF BELMONT WORLD FILM Belmont World Film’s International Film Series continues with the virtual screening of “A Good Man” by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar from 12:01 a.m. April 27 until 9 p.m. May 3. The screening culminates in a virtual discussion led by Dr. Ariel Botta, a senior social worker, and Dr. Coleen Williams, a psychologist, at Boston Childrens Hospitals Gender Multispecialty Services department, taking place o...