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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.

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

2026/07/16

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.

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

2026/07/09

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.

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

2026/07/02

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.

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

2026/06/25

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

2026/06/18

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

2026/06/11

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

2026/06/04

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.

Trailer - Season 5 - Part 2

2026/06/03

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.

Careers Segment - Part 2: Virtual and Campus Interviews

2025/10/09

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

2025/10/01

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

2025/09/24

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

2025/09/20

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.

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

2024/11/06

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.

Moving Beyond Visibility: Afro-Latines and Policy Advocacy

2024/10/30

Guesnerth Josué Perea, Executive Director of the afrolatin@ forum, addresses his evolution and understanding of Black Latinidad through growing up in Colombia, migrating to the U.S., expanding his expertise in Afro-Latine spirituality, and advancing policy conversations that address the need for Afro-Latinx-focused research, education, advocacy, and action.

Afro-Peruvian Dance, Resistance, and the Ancestors

2024/10/23

Nadia Calmet is a professional Peruvian dancer, actress, and folk choreographer. In this episode, she shares her journey of becoming a voice for Afro-Peruvian heritage, her use of dance as a tool to educate and transform, and her efforts to help people understand the value, significance, and diversity of the African diaspora.

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I am so appreciative of this podcast. As an African American woman who is a student of history, I am so proud to learn more about my sisters, brothers...

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