Richter Library

Known for his evocative depictions of architecture, memory, and place, famed Cuban American artist and University of Miami alumnus <a href="https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/08/humberto-calzada-famed-cuban-american-artist-and-university-of-miami-alumnus-passed-away.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Humberto Calzada</a> (1944-2025) created a body of work that continues to resonate across generations. Join us for a conversation celebrating Calzada’s life, artistic achievements, and lasting influence.
<h3>FEATURING</h3>
Carol Damian, Florida International University School of Art and Art History
Katrin Hansing, Baruch College Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
Eduardo Montes-Bradley, Independent scholar, filmmaker, and author
<h3>MODERATED BY</h3>
Victor Deupi, University of Miami School of Architecture
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Humberto Calzada (1944-2025) nurtured his childhood dream of becoming an architect by sketching houses he encountered on his daily journey to his elementary school, the Saint George School in El Vedado, Cuba. After his family relocated to Miami, Florida, in 1960 following the Cuban Revolution, he attended Coral Gables Senior High School. Calzada then pursued engineering studies at the University of Miami, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering in 1966 and an M.B.A. in 1968. While working at IBM in Boca Raton, his passion for architecture and design continued to grow. Transitioning to become a general contractor, he constructed several homes in Miami-Dade County, including his own residence in South Miami. Concurrently, he delved into painting as a hobby, seeking to capture the opulence of Colonial and Neoclassical Havana homes and the vivid colors and textures of the Caribbean, pieced together from memories and the sketches from his childhood that he had brought with him.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calzadastudio.com/about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more</a> »

Local Event: Imagined Landscapes: Honoring Humberto Calzada

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Imagined Landscapes: Honoring Humberto Calzada

Known for his evocative depictions of architecture, memory, and place, famed Cuban American artist and University of Miami...

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During the early 19th century, as Spain’s empire in the Americas began to unravel, the Caribbean became a battleground for privateers, pirates, and imperial powers. Join us for an online book talk with author Glenn M. Stein as he discusses his latest work, “Bloody Waters: The Zaragozana and Cuban Piracy in the 1820s.” In “<a href="https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/bloody-waters/?srsltid=AfmBOor-iW5nZ6TzrmLQGd89kPVD9Iy6X7PHCP4hvP-hWRcx5_Qgrg0P" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bloody Waters</a>,” Stein draws on groundbreaking archival research from eight countries to uncover the dramatic history of Cuban piracy during this turbulent era. Centered on the pursuit and capture of the infamous pirate captain Cayetano Aragones aboard the schooner Zaragozana, the book traces the rise and fall of piracy along Cuba’s coasts through vivid storytelling, newly uncovered historical evidence, and striking visual materials. Stein will present the research behind the book and explore the political, maritime, and social forces that shaped one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating and often overlooked chapters of history, the Age of Sail. Following the presentation, Amanda Moreno-Schroeder, Esperanza Bravo de Varona Chair and director of the Cuban Heritage Collection will moderate a live audience Q&amp;A.
<h3>About the Presenter</h3>
Glenn “Marty” Stein is a polar and maritime historian, having sailed in the Arctic, to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, and many Antarctic destinations. Stein has researched maritime and polar history since 1975, and regularly publishes in journals, magazines, and online. He is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Royal Canadian Geographical Society, life member of the American Polar Society, member of the Orders and Medals Research Society in the United Kingdom, and the Life Saving Awards Research Society in the United Kingdom. The author of over 70 articles and papers, Stein’s award-winning book, “Discovering the North-West Passage: The Four-Year Arctic Odyssey of H.M.S. Investigator and the McClure Expedition” (McFarland, 2015) was launched at the Library of Congress. “Bloody Waters: The Zaragozana and Cuban Piracy in the 1820s” (McFarland, 2026) represents groundbreaking research into the history and genealogy of the hunters and the hunted of Cuban piracy. The narrative follows swashbuckling action, tense trials, and somber executions, chronicling the attempt to end the scourge.

Local Event: Bloody Waters: The Zaragozana and Cuban Piracy in the 1820s

Bloody Waters: The Zaragozana and Cuban Piracy...

During the early 19th century, as Spain’s empire in the Americas began to unravel, the Caribbean became a battleground for...

Bloody Waters: The Zaragozana and Cuban Piracy in the 1820s

Scott Galvin Community Center

Join Us for the Ultimate Cultural Experience Experience the flavor of the Black world at South Florida's #1 African and Caribbean food festival.
Location: Maison AfriKin, 1600 NE 126th Street, Downtown North Miami, FL 33181 
Date: Labor Day, Sunday, September 6th, 2026 
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM (doors 5:30 PM, VIP early entry 5:00 PM)
Tickets: <a href="https://taste-of-afrikin-2026.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://taste-of-afrikin-2026.eventbrite.com</a>
Event Page: <a href="https://afrikin.org/taste-of-afrikin.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://afrikin.org/taste-of-afrikin.html</a>
Press Release: <a href="https://afrikin.org/press-release-2026.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://afrikin.org/press-release-2026.html</a>
Video Promo: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-L8JwGnNvM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-L8JwGnNvM</a>
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Featuring the Cuisine of 15 Confirmed Countries
Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cabo Verde, Eritrea, Ghana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad &amp; Tobago, and the United States.
Taste of AfriKin is a celebration of culture, cuisine, and community, featuring masterful chefs from across Global Africa and the Diaspora. Guests move through a curated tasting experience built around the signature dishes, spices, and culinary traditions that connect the African and Caribbean world.
The Jollof Cook-Off - Who makes the best Jollof rice? This year's cook-off puts West African nations head to head in Miami's most talked-about culinary showdown, a friendly battle of pride, technique, and flavor.
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Live Performances
Rozz Parker Band (United States) — Headliner A dynamic live band carrying the night's energy from dinner into celebration with a genre-spanning set.
Connis Vanterpool (Sint Maarten) — Saxophone, Opening Soulful, powerful, and unapologetically Caribbean. Vanterpool brings decades of stage experience and a signature saxophone sound that has become a fixture of Caribbean music culture.
Binghi Blaze (Jamaica) — Roots. Rhythm. Revolution. A live reggae performance rooted in the sound and spirit of the movement, bringing conscious lyrics and raw stage presence to Maison AfriKin.
Jerilyn Davis (Nigeria) — Vocals Soulful, powerful, and unapologetically African. Davis delivers a vocal performance grounded in Nigerian musical tradition with contemporary reach.
Nadia Sol (Jamaica) — Dance A fire performance dancer whose work blends Caribbean ritual and visual spectacle, adding a striking theatrical element to the evening.
Following the live sets, a DJ carries the night through Afrobeat, Amapiano, Soca, and Gwo Ka.
Music That Moves Culture.
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Celebrate Your Birthday With Us
If someone in your group is celebrating a birthday on Labor Day weekend, we invite them to join the party and receive a free bottle of champagne from us with the purchase of a VIP table.
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Ticket Information
Presale tickets at $40 are sold out. General admission and VIP tickets are now available.
General Admission — $55 Unlimited food tastings from all 15 countries, cocktails and beverages, live music all evening, access to the Jollof Cook-Off, and entry to the art installations and vendor village.
VIP Experience — $125 Everything in general admission plus an AfriKin swag bag (tote, coffee, and spices), early entry at 5:00 PM, express check-in, front row seating, VIP lounge access, a curated tasting menu, and premium cocktail service.
Table of 8 — $440 Reserved group seating for 8 guests, with unlimited food tastings, cocktails, live music, and Jollof Cook-Off access included.
Free parking, all ages welcome, no refunds. This event will sell out.
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Music, Art, Dance &amp; More
Alongside the cuisine, attendees enjoy a vibrant mix of live music, Afro-diasporic dance performances, art on display, and a curated vendor village featuring handcrafted goods, fashion, and lifestyle brands from across the Diaspora.
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 <li>Afrobeat, Reggae, Soca, Hip-Hop, and Soul</li>
 <li>Visual arts and installations</li>
 <li>Traditional and contemporary dance</li>
 <li>Limbo competition</li>
 <li>Afro-inspired cocktails and drinks</li>
 <li>Local and international vendors</li>
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Join Us for the Ultimate Cultural Experience
Taste of AfriKin is where art meets flavor and where the past meets the future. It is where we come together as kin to honor the richness of the African experience. Whether you are a foodie, a music lover, a cultural explorer, or all of the above, this is the place to be this Labor Day.
Maison AfriKin at the Scott Galvin Center, Downtown North Miami, 1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami, FL 33181
For media inquiries and additional details, contact: <a href="mailto:info@afrikin.org">info@afrikin.org</a>
Listings inquiries: <a href="mailto:listings@afrikin.org">listings@afrikin.org</a>
Website: afrikin.org
About AfriKin AfriKin Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit platform showcasing African artistry, culture, and innovation, promoting dialogue and connectivity among diverse communities globally.
In diplomacy and sovereignty of culture, AfriKin Foundation, Inc.

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