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Dialogues in Afrolatinidad

Dialogues in Afrolatinidad

by Michele Reid Vazquez

Education History Society & Culture

Season 5

Uli Moreno-Tabarez: Unveiling Black Spectrality in Mexico: A Personal and Geographical Journey

Dr. Uli Moreno-Tabarez, an interdisciplinary geographer, explores how migration, history, and personal stories shape understandings of Blackness across borders. He reflects on his travel, personal, and academic curiosities, and dives into spectral geographies, Afro-Latinx identity, and the significance of Blackness and invisibility in Latin American history and geography. Video episodes available on YouTube @DialoguesinAfrolatinidad and michelereidvazquez.com.

Gladys Mitchell-Walthour: Bridging Continents: Afro-Brazilian Activism and Scholarship

In this conversation, Professor Gladys Mitchell-Walthour reflects on her pursuit of Afro-Brazilian studies, experiences growing up in North Carolina, and commitment to bridging the gap between activism and scholarship. She emphasizes the importance of understanding transnational issues affecting Afro-Brazilian communities, including political representation, education, and grassroots mobilization. Video episodes available on YouTube @DialoguesinAfrolatinidad and michelereidvazquez.com.

S5.E5 - Beau Gaitors: The Transnational Afrodescendant Communities of Mexico

Dr. Beau Gaitors, an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shares his journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming a scholar of Afro-Latin American studies. He highlights pivotal moments that shaped his academic career and led him to explore the connections between African descendants in Latin America and their historical narratives, particularly in Mexico.

Janel Martinez: Amplifying Afro-Latinx Voices in the Digital Age

Janel Martinez, a writer and communication specialist, discusses her journey from growing up in the Bronx to becoming a prominent voice for Afro-Latinx communities through her blog, Ain't I Latina? She shares her experiences with Garifuna identity, storytelling, and the importance of representation in media.

Careers Segment - Part 2: Virtual and Campus Interviews

Season 5, Episode 3: The Careers Segment is designed to help demystify the academic job search, especially for interdisciplinary scholars. In Part 2, our expert panelists share their experiences and offer advice on how to prepare for virtual and on campus interviews. Watch the Episode Video on Youtube or the Podcast Website!

REWIND: Dr. Kia Caldwell - Afrolatinidad in Contemporary Brazil

Today we’re taking you back to our very first interview from Season 1 with Dr. Kia Lilly Caldwell. She’s a sociocultural anthropologist who focuses on Afrolatinidad in contemporary Brazil surrounding race, gender, and health policy. The full episode for Season 1, Episode 1 is available via Spotify, Apple Podcast, and https://michelereidvazquez.com/podcast-dialogues-in-afrolatinidad/

Careers Segment - Part 1

The Careers Segment is designed to help demystify the academic job search, especially for interdisciplinary scholars. In Part 1, our expert panelists share their experiences in academia and offer advice on everything from expanding your search options to managing job market expectations.

Trailer - Season 5 - Part 2

Welcome back to Dialogues in Afrolatinidad Podcast! Please join Dr. Michele Reid-Vazquez and 7 new guests in Part 2 of Season 5 as they discuss topics ranging from historical narratives concerning the African diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean to their own experiences and perspectives. Learn more at michelereidvazquez.com.

Trailer - Season 5

Welcome back to the Dialogues in Afrolatinidad podcast! Season 5 features a new Careers segment for interdisciplinary academics, highlights from past seasons and new interviews. As always, we'll present conversations with experts and artists exploring histories, cultures, and contemporary issues in Afro-Latin America and U.S.-Afro-Latinx studies.

Season 4

Afro-Brazilian Identity, Education, and the Global Black Diaspora

Dr. Maria Andrea Dos Santos Soares is a native of Brazil and professor at the University of Africa, Brazil, Lusophone Integration in Bahia (UNILAB). In our final episode for Season 4, she shares her personal understandings of race in Brazil, the development of her scholarship on Afro-Brazilian culture and identity, and the importance of education, equal access to resources, and representation for Afro-Latin American communities.

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