# Event Details - **Event Name**: Finding Sanctuary in the Diaspora - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Documentary photographer Woosler Delisfort presents SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Space.About this EventJoin us for a conversation with documentary photographer, Woosler Delisfort, whose show, SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place is currently on display at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. Mr. Delisfort will speak about this project, which delves into the spiritual origins of Miami’s Indigenous, African, and Caribbean communities and highlights how these cultures are creating sacred spaces in Miami as vital sources of life. He will be joined by professors Michelle Grant-Murray (Miami Dade College, Olujimi Dance Collective, Florida Black Dance Artists Organization) and Dr. Albert Wuaku (FIU Department of Religious Studies).Performance by Michele Grant-Murray and colleagues. Music by DJ Mack.Lunch will be served.This event will take place at Room 102, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199.About Woosler DelisfortBorn and nurtured in Little Haiti, Florida, where he’s currently based, Woosler Delisfort is the living embodiment of creative essence rooted in the depths of heritage and community. Delisfort is a self-taught documentary photographer and filmmaker whose mission is to explore the core principles affecting the collective Human Spirit. His practice uses storytelling to weave together anecdotes and illuminate the realities of our world. Delisfort began his career documenting the emotion, humanity, and spirituality of Little Haiti’s citizens, hoping to replace negative stereotypes with images of joy, life, and creative expression. His work crosses into the borders of the Caribbean and West Africa, where he continues to examine the complexities of spirituality and communal ceremonies.Partners: FIU African and African Diaspora Studies, Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance, Humanities Edge, iWitness, Kimberly Green Latin America and Caribbean CenterSponsor: Green Family FoundationInformation provided to and collected by Eventbrite, a self-service ticketing platform, is neither maintained by the Florida International University, nor an education record as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), sections 1002.225 and 1006.52, Florida Statutes, and Regulation FIU-108. While a student may voluntarily elect to provide their University email address to Eventbrite to register or login, there is no requirement to do so. Students who do not wish to disclose their University email address, should instead elect to use their personal email address. Please note that electing to provide your University email address to Eventbrite does not confer FERPA protection to the email address or any accompanying identifiable information that is provided.Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a university event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or accomodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/miami/finding-sanctuary-in-the-diaspora/100001993684960385 - **Event Categories**: art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Miami - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs - **lat**: 25.7565212 - **long**: -80.37619769999999 - **full address**: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Finding Sanctuary in the Diaspora - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ed0a00e90efd4b74e544b9a90054662d590b97332f32b0a65d4d979a444f8eea-rimg-w795-h533-dc050303-gmir.jpg?v=1784090754 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Finding Sanctuary in the Diaspora being held? - **A:** Finding Sanctuary in the Diaspora takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Finding Sanctuary in the Diaspora? - **A:** Finding Sanctuary in the Diaspora is organized by FIU Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Finding Sanctuary in the Diaspora is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Miami, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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