New York event: Audio, video & and photo gallery
A selection of reactions to the 2014 New York event from the ALBA mailbag:
“This was one of the very best gatherings—and I’ve been attending since the very beginning. It truly recalled the spirit of the Volunteers” —Granny Peace
“You have helped me understand this very significant part of our history…I am so happy that I was introduced to the Spanish Civil War songs and the stories behind them. You organized an eminently wonderful, worthwhile and meaningful event. Mazel Tov!!” —Musician Brian Koehler
“What a wonderful day of joyful camaraderie! Sitting in the audience, I was most inspired with the entire program.” —Doug Yeager, producer
“We want to thank you for the wonderful and inspiring event your produced on Sunday. You have our deep admiration for the work you are doing and the legacy you are preserving.” —Josh White Jr. and Doug Yeager
“That was a brilliant event. Mazel tov. Kudos. Felicidades.” —Gina Herrmann
“I attended the ALBA celebration with my son and a friend and we were deeply moved by the tribute! Bryan Stevenson is by far the most powerful and moving speaker I have ever beheld… Thank you for all that you do!!!”—Marc Fasanella
Audio and video
- A summary of the event (video, 17 min.).
- Actor and activist Mike Farrell in conversation with ALBA/Puffin Award Winner Bryan Stevenson (podcast | video, 55 min.).
- The award ceremony and Bryan Stevenson’s acceptance speech (video, 31 min.).
Photos
And here are some of the photographic highlights:
- Bryan Stevenson. Photo Len Tsou.
- Herbert Freeman, Herbert Molin, and Rita Delespara. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- Manus O’Riordan (c), Secretary of the International Brigade Memorial Trust, Ireland. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- Judith Ross, Ray Hoff, and Josie Yurek. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- Steven Hawkins, ED of Amnesty International USA. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- The New School Auditorium. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- Sebastiaan Faber, ALBA Chair. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- Marina Garde, ALBA ED. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- Jennifer Glass and Brian Koehler. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- Steven Hawkins and Mike Farrell. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- Perry Rosenstein, Bryan Stevenson, and Neal Rosenstein. Photo Ramón López Seco de Herrera.
- Patricia Cazorla, Juliene Patrick, and Andrew Plotch. Photo Igor Aritz Moreno.
- Bryan Stevenson and Mike Farrell in the Orozco Room. Photo Max Kraidelman.
- Marina Garde, Josie Yurek and Nancy Wallach. Photo Igor Aritz Moreno.
- Carolina and Rodolfo Graziano. Photo Igor Aritz Moreno.
- Mike Farrell and Marina Garde. Photo Igor Aritz Moreno.
- Actor and activist Mike Farrell. Photo Len Tsou.
- The musicians. Photo Len Tsou.
- The audience in the Orozco room. Photo Len Tsou.
- Josh White, Jr. Photo Len Tsou.
- Mike Farrell and Bryan Stevenson. Photo Len Tsou.