“Jamaica y Tamarindo”: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico

Civic Cinema

“Jamaica y Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico,” A short film by Ebony Bailey

When: Thursday, March 13

Where: Latino Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Presented by the UIC Latino Cultural Center and the UIC Black Cultural Center.

“Jamaica y Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico” spotlights the lives of five diverse Afro-Mexicanos as they explore their intersecting identities through their heritages while living in Mexico City. Stay for a brief post-film conversation featuring Diosmery Roque, and enjoy fresh aguas frescas, first-come, first-served.

After the screening, Diosmery will facilitate a conversation about the film and will briefly present on Afro-Mexican identity in Guerrero.

About the facilitator: Diosmery is a first-generation college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and history from Roosevelt University. She is of Afro-Mexican roots in the state of Guerrero, where she visits every year in December. Diosmery currently lives in DuPage County, where she continues her journey to decolonize. Her favorite snack is fried plantains.

Film duration: 20 minutes.

For access needs or questions, email lcc@uic.edu or call 312-996-3095.  The Latino Cultural Center is wheelchair accessible. Auto-captions will be available during screening. All audiences are welcome.

This program is co-sponsored by the University Library and the UIC Student Organization, Students for a Democratic Society.