Miami Roots

06/21/2012

Hello Friends!

Would anyone be interested in getting together to go see A Bicycle Country tomorrow, Friday, June 22nd with your fellow Roots?

If so let me know so those of us that can make it can coordinate!

A BICYCLE COUNTRY
by Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Nilo Cruz
Featuring Artistic Director Ricky J. Martinez
June 8 - 24

This stirring portrait of three Cuban exiles and their harrowing journey across the Caribbean Sea examines the universal themes of freedom and oppression, hope and survival.

As a friend of the Adrienne Arsht Center, you receive $5 off each ticket. To take advantage of this special offer, visit this page and enter the promotion code below.

Promotion Code: FRIEND

$15 Student Rush Tickets available for students under 25 with valid ID, 1/2 hour prior to curtain.

New Theatre at The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107 Avenue | Miami, FL | 305-443-5909

02/21/2011

Join us March 3rd!!! If you have questions, concerns, or just want to RSVP please email [email protected]

02/14/2011

Happy V-Day Roots! Consider giving your honey some heartfelt hugs and kisses and spending $5 to empower Cuban Youth instead of on a hallmark card.

Mission: To empower youth to become authors of their own future. Raíces de Esperanza means "Roots of Hope." We are a network of students and young professionals across the U.S. and abroad focused on empowering Cuban youth. We seek to inspire young people to care about Cuba, think outside the box and

02/09/2011

You can help empower Cuban Youth!

02/09/2011

Roots are making a tangible impact! Here's how you can help:

1) Continue to collect cell phones! Connect Cuba to Egypt.
2) Consider making a donation to raise awareness through this year's
Trans(formacion) conference. $1, $5, $10, $20, $25+...it all helps!

Mission: To empower youth to become authors of their own future. Raíces de Esperanza means "Roots of Hope." We are a network of students and young professionals across the U.S. and abroad focused on empowering Cuban youth. We seek to inspire young people to care about Cuba, think outside the box and

02/09/2011

Cuba's an island...but it won't be disconnected for long!

02/09/2011

Cell Phones for Cuba...connecting Cuba to Egypt.

'Roots of Hope' aims to connect youth on communist island.

02/05/2011

Become a Root! - Develop skills to raise awareness of the realities and human rights violations faced by Cuban youths

12/22/2010

12/16/2010

Listen up YP: In order to ensure some fun, we've changed a few things about our holiday party...We now invite you to join us this Saturday, December 18th, for Beer Olympics! Festivities will take place at 7275 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL, 33143 at 4:00PM. Just bring yourself and bring some friends! :)

12/04/2010

SAVE THE DATE 12/18: Miami YP Holiday Party! In keeping with the spirit of giving, we are asking guests to give the gift of connectivity to a young person in Cuba! We are asking Miami YPs to donate $50 through http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/cell-phones-for-cuba/. Fifty dollars provides a brand new, Cuba ready cell phone along with calling card. Thank you for your donation!

By purchasing and shipping new Cuba capable cell phones, we are boosting connectivity among youth in Cuba. With these modern tools, youth in Cuba can start becoming the authors of their own future.

11/24/2010

NUF will be holding 2 recruitment events in South Florida next week. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the program, this is an excellent opportunity to meet with the program director, Miguel Garcia. Attached are the event flyers.

The application deadline for Florida-based candidates is January 10th, 2011.

Miami- 12/01
Date: Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
Location:

National Urban Fellows' leadership development program is a rigorous, 14-month, full-time graduate degree program comprising two semesters of academic course work and a nine-month mentorship assignment. Fellows receive a $25,000 stipend, health insurance, a book allowance, relocation and travel reim