Miami, March 8, 2018 – The Miami Book Fair, in collaboration with Vintage Español and Books & Books, will present award-winning Univision anchor Jorge Ramos and his vision about the immigrant experience at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, at MDC’s Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. The conversation will be in Spanish with simultaneous English translation.
Ramos’ latest book, Stranger: The Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era, was released in English and Spanish on Feb. 27. He recounts his personal experience as an immigrant from Mexico —fulfilling his “American Dream” of becoming a U.S. citizen, raising his two American-born children, and rising professionally as an Emmy Award-winning journalist—while also examining why he (and others) still feel like strangers. His book is dedicated to the nearly 800,000 Dreamers.
“These are not normal times. Silence is not an option,” Ramos said. “Regardless of our roots in this country and our contributions, many immigrants are not fully accepted. Despite all this, I’m hopeful. I know that, in the end, Trump will lose and our idea of America – inclusive, open, tolerant, equal, and embracing of immigrants – will prevail. That’s our challenge and we cannot remain neutral.”
Ramos has been referred to as “the Walter Cronkite of Latin America” and was named one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders” by Fortune magazine. He is widely considered the most influential journalist in the Latino community. Since the 2016 election, Ramos has given special attention in his news coverage to the Hispanic immigrant community in the U.S., providing a more robust outlet for voices not often heard in the news media.
Tickets: Purchase a copy of Stranger (in English or Spanish) from Books & Books to receive two tickets for the event. Purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jorge-ramos-discutiendo-stranger-el-desafio-de-un-inmigrante-latino-en-la-era-de-trump-mdc-wolfson-tickets-43001360226.
Miami Book Fair
Miami Book Fair, widely considered the largest and finest literary event in the U.S., is part of the Cultural Affairs Department of Miami Dade College. In addition to the annual eight-day festival that takes place on the Wolfson Campus of the College in Downtown Miami, Miami Book Fair presents literary programs throughout Miami all year long. Miami Book Fair is made possible through the generous support of the State of Florida and the National Endowment for the Arts; the City of Miami; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; Miami-Dade County Public Schools; the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; the Miami Downtown Development; and the Friends of the Fair; as well as many corporate partners.
Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College (MDC) has a long and rich history of involvement in the cultural arts, providing South Florida with a vast array of artistic and literary offerings, including the Miami Book Fair, the Miami International Film Festival, MDC Live Arts performing arts series, the Cuban Cinema Series, the Miami Leadership Roundtable speakers’ series, numerous renowned campus art galleries and theaters, and the nationally recognized School of Entertainment and Design Technology. With an enrollment of more than 165,000 students, MDC is the largest institution of higher education in the country and is a national model for many of its programs. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree pathways including baccalaureate, associate in arts and science degrees and numerous career training certificates leading to in-demand jobs. MDC has admitted more than 2,000,000 students since it opened its doors in 1960.
WHAT: Jorge Ramos Presents New Book – Stranger: The Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era
WHEN: Friday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: MDC Wolfson Campus Auditorium (Building 1, second floor)
300 N.E. 2nd Ave.
Miami Book Fair contacts: Lisa Palley, 305-642-3132 lpalley@bellsouth.net; Deyanira Navarrete, 305-495-7168, deyanavarrete@gmail.com.