Dialogues in Afrolatinidad

About Dialogues in Afrolatinidad

Welcome to the Dialogues in Afrolatinidad podcast! In each episode, we educate, amplify, and elevate the stories, histories, and cultures of Afro-Latin American and Afro-Latinx communities, and their transnational connections. Within 30 minutes, listeners can learn more about the migrations, comparative histories, social and political struggles, and creativity that encompasses Afrolatinidad. The host, Dr. Michele Reid-Vazquez, will be joined by a variety of guest scholars, writers, educators, and artists to discuss their passions and priorities concerning Afrolatinidad.

Publisher

Michele Reid Vazquez

Category

education · history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 May 2021

Latest episode

16 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Meli Machado: Celebrating Afro-Panamanian Heritage and the Significance of Storytelling

   Melissa “Meli” Machado shares her inspiring journey from corporate career to cultural storyteller, creating immersive Afro-Panamanian experiences that foster pride, education, and transnational connections. Discover her insights on history, culture, and the role of community engagement in Afro-Latinx visibility. Video episodes available on YouTube @DialoguesinAfrolatinidad and michelereidvazquez.com.

2. 

   9 Jul 2026

   Anju Reejhsinghani: Unpacking Cuba’s Sports and Racial Dynamics: A Transnational Perspective

   Explore the fascinating journey of Dr. Anju Reejhsinghani as she discusses her work on Latin American, Latinx, and Asian American studies, with a focus on race, gender, diaspora, and sport. Discover how her research on Cuba, boxing, and Afro-Latinx communities sheds light on sport as a form of resistance and cultural expression. Video episodes available on YouTube @DialoguesinAfrolatinidad and michelereidvazquez.com.

3. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Regina Mills: Raising Afro-Latinx Representation in Video Games and Film

   Regina Mills, Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, shares her journey from Guatemalan-American roots to becoming a prominent scholar in Afro-Latinx Studies. She discusses her research on visibility, media representation, and the importance of interdisciplinary and transnational approaches to understanding Afro-Latinx communities. Video episodes available on YouTube @DialoguesinAfrolatinidad and michelereidvazquez.com.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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