The intersections of race, ethnicity, and representation have shaped historical and contemporary articulations of Afrolatinidad. The Representations of Afrolatinidad conference aims to engage multiple depictions of Afro-Latin American and Afro-Latinx communities – whether self-fashioned or imposed. The varied portrayals in the past and present reflect the ongoing global realities, struggles, vibrancy, and resiliency of Afro-Latin diasporas throughout the Americas and elsewhere.  

The symposium will feature keynote speakers Dr. Kia Caldwell (Washington University in St. Louis) and Dr. Tanya K. Hernández (Fordham University). Their work on issues of race, gender, and health equity in Afro-Latin America and anti-Black bias among US Latinx, respectively, will spark broader exchanges around Afrolatinidad and representation among presenters and attendees. Additional panels will focus on historical Afrolatinidad, film and media, gender and identity, social justice, and community and curriculum, as well as a closing roundtable, a music ensemble, and poetry. 

Registration: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EQ2ZxallmvbJc2  

Speaker/Panel Schedule: 

Thursday, April 13:  

5:30 pm Keynote – Dr. Kia Caldwell – in person and virtual 

6:30 pm Reception 

Friday, April 14:  

9-10:15am – Panel 1: Historical Afrolatinidad  

10:30-11:45am – Panel 2: Media/Film/Visual Arts 

1:30-2:45pm – Panel 3: Gender and Identity  

3-4:15pm – Panel 4: Social Justice      

5:30 pm Keynote – Dr. Tanya K. Hernández – in person and virtual 

Saturday, April 15: 

9:30-10:45am – Panel 5: Community and Curriculum 

11-11:45am – Wrap Up Roundtable with Dr. Nancy Raquel Mirabal and Dr. Danielle Terrazas Williams