A Discussion on Slavery and Freedom in Spain, Santo Domingo, and Puerto Rico

The CUNY Dominican Studies Institute is pleased to host a panel discussion on the enslavement and experiences of Black Africans in Spain and the Spanish Caribbean, particularly in La Española and Puerto Rico, two of the earliest colonies. 

Following the launch of the volume Transatlantic Bondage: Slavery and Freedom in Spain, Santo Domingo, and Puerto Rico (SUNY Press, Afro-Latinx Futures series, 2024) edited by Dr. Lissette Acosta Corniel, the panel will gather several of the contributors to the book, who will share conclusions and insights from their research.

Featured speakers (either in-person or virtually) include:

• Dr. Lissette Acosta Corniel, Associate Professor of Latin American Studies, Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY
• Dr. Ana Lucia Araujo, Professor in the Department of History, Howard University (moderator)
• Dr. Jorge Chinea, Academic Director, Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies, Wayne State University
• Dr. Jacqueline Jimenez Polanco, Associate Professor of Sociology, Bronx Community College, CUNY
• Anthony R. Stevens-Acevedo, Community Activist and Independent Researcher, Former Assistant Director of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
• Dr. Richard L. Turits, Associate Professor of Africana Studies, History, and Latin American Studies, William & Mary