Intro Afro-Lat Am Carib Stud

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Of the roughly 12 million enslaved Africans who were forcefully transported to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade, approximately 95% disembarked in Latin America and the Caribbean. As a result, the region has a rich history of Black revolt and sociopolitical organizing. This course will explore the experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as their contributions to the foundations of the region’s societies and cultures. The course will also consider important intersections of Afro-Latin American identities by exploring the experiences of Afro-Latin American women and LGBTQ communities.