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Upcoming Event
Event: Sabas Whittaker Presents: “The Afro-Caribbean Diaspora and the Life of a Honduran Immigrant to the U.S.”
Date: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: The Raether Library and Information Technology Center, Joslin Family 1823 Room 206
300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106
Join us for an engaging presentation by Sabas Hernan Flores Whittaker, a multidisciplinary artist and humanitarian worker. Born in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, Sabas brings a unique perspective from his Afro-Caribbean and Garifuna heritage, coupled with a life story that spans from Honduras to the United States.
About the Speaker:
Sabas Whittaker’s educational journey includes studies at the College of the US Virgin Islands, Greater Hartford Community College, Hartford School of Music, Hartford Graduate Center, and Holy Apostles College and Seminary. His work has been presented at notable institutions, including Trinity College, Princeton University, and various universities and high schools across the united States.
Currently, Sabas is actively involved with the Brigadas Salubristas de Puerto Rico, leading and supporting humanitarian missions since Hurricane Maria and other recent natural disasters. His contributions have spanned organizing, translating, and providing relief throughout Puerto Rico. Now a resident of Puerto Rico, Sabas is married to Rev. Dr. Damaris Whittaker.
Reception to follow.
This is a free event open to the public. Come to learn, discuss, and gain insight into the rich Afro-Caribbean culture and the immigrant experience in America.
About me
Sabas Whittaker is a humanitarian activist, renowned author, painter, musician-songwriter, and visual, environmental artist. Sabas is also a composer, songwriter, who has collaborated in several singles with various recording artists. He has written, composed, and produced four Albums: Solo Mi Corazon, Eternal Optimist, Soul Revival, and Flight of the Phoenix. Sabas has been a functioning member of the Association of American Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) since 1991.
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