Last
Thursday December 6 was a busy night at La Casa Azul Bookstore. We hosted two
important events: the screening of the rough-cut of the documentary Black and
Cuba by Progressive Pupil and a reading by Sujeiry González from her book Love
Trips, a collection of personal essays.
BLACK
AND CUBA
Black
and Cuba documents the intellectual journey that led a group of black
students at Yale to study the history of diaspora and revolution in Cuba. The
students eventually managed to fund a trip to Cuba, where they discovered a
state of greater educational opportunities and a different model for embracing
racial identity. The film is still a work-in-progress (though well on its way)
and its makers ask for audience feedback at the end of the screenings. If you
would like to attend one of their screenings or have a venue to propose, visit: http://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/tag/black-and-cuba/
Watch the trailer here:
LOVE
TRIPS
Sujeiry
González, author of Love Trips, shared her wit and experience at La Casa Azul
Bookstore this Thursday. The evening included a round of the game ‘never have I
ever’ (details on our twitter).
Her
website, http://lovesujeiry.com/,
describes the book like this:
“Sujeiry
Gonzalez is missing one thing in her life – the love of a man! Instead, she’s
stuck with bad sex, boring studs and men who just can’t commit. In this
relatable collection of personal essays, Sujeiry takes readers into her love
trips. From 25 to 33 years of age, she describes her stumbles with humor,
vulnerability and rawness. As you read, you will shake your head at Sujeiry’s
drunk dialing and many breakdowns. You will laugh as she explores the world of
psychics, brujos, and tarot. You will cry when she is heartbroken after
committing to the wrong man (again!). Readers will root for Sujeiry to find
love and the self-worth she lacks and needs. Most importantly, women everywhere
will find an ally in Sujeiry, as we all desire the love of a King that deserves
our heart.”
Entertaining,
endearing, and insightful, the book has already gathered plenty of fans.
Come
check it out at La Casa Azul Bookstore!
Visit: www.lacasaazulbookstore.com
Follow:
@LaCasaAzulBooks
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