“The distinction between a refugee camp and a prison is razor thin, and rests on the degree of trust and civility between the refugees and their guards.” (Hansen, Jonathan. “Guantánamo: An American Story” NY: Hill & Wang.) The detention center at Guantánamo Bay is exactly that: a detention center.  It is an area comprised of…

Five Miami institutions are joining forces to open dialogue on the history of the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba and its memories and legacies for the city’s diverse communities through exhibits, storytelling, academic and cultural programs across the city August 15-October 31, 2014. This fall marks the first time the Guantánamo Public Memory…