Maryland Humanities is proud to announce that Myriam J. A. Chancy, author of the 2024 One Maryland One Book selection What Storm, What Thunder will appear at multiple events across Maryland this fall.
All events are free and open to the public, unless noted.
September 5, 2024
OMOB 2024 Virtual Kickoff
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern
Online/Virtual
Maryland Humanities invites you to a virtual event with Myriam J. A. Chancy, author of What Storm, What Thunder, in a transdisciplinary conversation with a panel of Haitian writers, scholars, and thinkers, who will set the stage for how readers can consider Haiti’s past, present, and future as they read along through the fall. Audience Q&A will follow.
Panel:
- Dr. Mamyrah Prosper (Moderator)
- Dr. Sabine Lamour
- Dr. Ermion Pierre
- Dr. Marie-José Nzengou-Tayo
This event will be held in English, with Haitian Creole audio interpretation.
If you’re planning to use What Storm, What Thunder for your library, school, or book club, this event will be a wonderful way to learn more before your own discussion. Such conversations give helpful and engaging insight into how the writer crafted their work and what they intended, preparing us to read thoughtfully and analytically.
This event is presented in partnership with the Haitian Studies Association and University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies..
Participants must register using the form below to receive the virtual event link.
Panelist Information
Mamyrah Dougé-Prosper is an Assistant Professor of Global and International Studies at the University of California, Irvine. She is also the director of the Center for Racial Justice at UCI. Dougé-Prosper’s work generally focuses on Black social movements. More specifically, her research centers around protest movements in 21st century Haiti. Dougé-Prosper has published in political magazines such as Black Agenda Report, LeftEast, Phenomenal World and NACLA as well as academic journals such as Women’s Studies Quarterly, International Studies Review, Kafou, PoLAR, and the Journal of Haitian Studies. She is completing her first manuscript titled “Development Arrested in Occupied Haiti: Social Movements, NGOs and the Neoliberal State.”
Dr. Ermion Pierre is a public health scientist, registered nurse, and professional coach with nearly two decades of experience specializing in mental health, energy medicine, program design, implementation, and evaluation. As the founder of the Essentia Center for Integrative Health, Dr. Pierre employs an integrative approach to health and healing, focusing on helping individuals manage diseases and heal from trauma.
Since experiencing personal tragedy in the catastrophic 2010 earthquake in Haiti, she has dedicated herself to helping people overcome past trauma and alleviate emotional and physical pain. Her extensive training in alternative therapies, including energy healing and integrative nutrition, complements her work in developing and implementing public health strategies.
Dr. Pierre has notably managed the State Tobacco Prevention and Control Program for Maine. She also has a rich background as a health educator, coaching immigrant women on safe sex practices, guiding youth and adults in managing pain, processing grief, and alleviating anxiety and depression due to HIV/AIDS. Her unique blend of professional expertise and intuitive understanding makes her exceptionally qualified to help people achieve emotional and physical well-being.
Dr. Pierre is also the author of the self-published book “Mind-Body Reconnection: Four Steps to Recalibrate Your Mind, Increase Your Energy, and Restore Your Health.
FUTURE EVENTS TO BE ADDED SOON.
Be sure to check with your local institutions, including libraries, to find a program related to What Storm, What Thunder near you and join in on the cultural dialogue!