Brooklyn’s Guyana

Founded in 1863,Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) functions as a library, museum, and urban education center dedicated to the people of Brooklyn, providing opportunities for civic dialogue and thoughtful engagement.Phone: 718.222.4111, ext. 250www.brooklynhistory.org

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While Brooklyn is widely known as home to one of the largest Caribbean diasporas in the world, lesser known is the presence of the Guyanese-American community, the 5th largest immigrant community in NYC. Join three of Guyana’s leading female literary voices to explore the politics and role of migration in Brooklyn’s dynamic community. Authors Natalie Hopkinson (A Mouth is Always Muzzled) and Rosalind Kilkenny McLymont (The Guyana Contract) join playwright Ingrid Griffith (Demerara Gold) to reflect on the importance of Guyanese women who, since the 1950s to present, have been a driving force in migration from the Caribbean. Moderated by Grace Aneiza Ali, Assistant Professor, NYU’s Department of Art & Public Policy.
Presented in partnership with <A HREF="http://qcguyanaalumny.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Queen's College of Guyana Alumni Association (NY), Inc.</A> and <A HREF="https://medium.com/guyana-modern" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Guyana Modern</A>.
For questions about this event or other inquiries, contact our Visitor Services desk at 718-222-4111, ext. 250.
Brooklyn’s Guyana Tuesday, November 20 Doors: 6:00 pm Event: 6:30 pm $5 General Admission / Free for Members
 
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Brooklyn Historical Society public programs are made possible by the New York State Council of the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature; and, in part, by public funds from the New York Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. 
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