An Hispango Story
A Gringo Spanish teacher in New York befriends his student-- a teacher (of art) and world-travelling, ex-hippie-- who has begun to document the stories of Latina women's journeys to suburban United States. In the work of documenting these stories, a cross-cultural interaction has begun between two separate world's here at home--our home and now theirs.
A Gringo Spanish teacher in New York befriends his student-- a teacher (of art) and world-travelling, ex-hippie-- who has begun to document the stories of Latina women's journeys to suburban United States. In the work of documenting these stories, a cross-cultural interaction has begun between two separate world's here at home--our home and now theirs.
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Dennis Cleasby is a Long Island-based American artist, musician, photographer, author and up-and-coming filmmaker. In the Opaloo Hispango series, Dennis points his lens locally in interview format to capture stories of Latinos' voyages from homeland to Suburbia USA.
Dennis has a Master of Fine Arts and Master of Science in Educational Technologies from LIU Post. He travels the globe every year learning about new cultures, seeking creative inspiration. Dennis has been a featured guest artist-performer in concerts, radio, television and has produced several albums on which he sings original songs and features his cover art.
His gallery exhibitions have earned recognition as unique combination of musical performance and visual art. Dennis has served as a panelist on the Long Island Art Council and received several certificates of achievement for his contributions as a founding member at Long Island’s Our Times Coffeehouse where he served as Artistic Director for many years. He is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. Visit Dennis' website: www.denniscleasby.com
Dennis has a Master of Fine Arts and Master of Science in Educational Technologies from LIU Post. He travels the globe every year learning about new cultures, seeking creative inspiration. Dennis has been a featured guest artist-performer in concerts, radio, television and has produced several albums on which he sings original songs and features his cover art.
His gallery exhibitions have earned recognition as unique combination of musical performance and visual art. Dennis has served as a panelist on the Long Island Art Council and received several certificates of achievement for his contributions as a founding member at Long Island’s Our Times Coffeehouse where he served as Artistic Director for many years. He is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. Visit Dennis' website: www.denniscleasby.com
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Barbara Costello is the Founder of Guardian Angel Family, a Sea Cliff, NY non-profit which helps the immediate needs of local Latina women who have been disenfranchised. GAFCC serves as a safety net and seeks to counsel, console encourage and assist .
GAFCC runs a resale boutique, food pantry and a transitional home, also offering ESL classes,a vocational educational ed. program and financial help to women in the community. GAFCC outreach has extended into the Latino community and serves families through are ongoing programs. |