“IN THE HEIGHTS OF COLORISM: TRANSLATING LATINX”: Dr. Alba Hawkins will present a virtual discussion at 5:30 p.m. about the recent film production “In the Heights” directed by Jon M. Chu, 2021, based on a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes and the stage musical with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Join the Department of World Languages and Cultures faculty and students from Translating Latinx for a virtual conversation about the film and implications of race and translating Latinx identities in the film. Participants are encouraged to view the film before the event, available streaming (free) from WCSU Media at https://media.wcsu.edu/media/In%20The%20Heights/1_rojpsc69

The public is invited, and no password or registration is required. Join Blackboard at: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c610a7d4b1904540adf342a071477a96

Contact Alba Hawkins at hawkinsa@wcsu.educreate new email with any questions.