Event in DC: "Uprooted"

Global Rights, AFRODES (Asociación de Afrocolombianos Desplazados) USA, the U.S. Office on Colombia and the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) are screening the film "Uprooted" this Thursday, May 21 at 5:45 PM at the WOLA office at 1666 Connecticut Ave, 4^th Floor conference room. Guest speakers from AFRODES will be present as well.

"Uprooted" is a film that explores the plight of Noris Mosquera, one of the more than 1 million Afro Colombians violently displaced since 1990. Her son dreams of leaving the refugee shelter for a burgeoning soccer academy in the capital city of Bogotá, and Noris will do all he can to make his dream a reality. Through his day-to-day plight, we delve into the tragedy of uprooting and discover the power of resilience.

Space is limited so RSVP by the end of the day on May 20 by emailing rrobb [at] wola.org or calling 202-797-2171.