Dr. Matthew Pettway: African Spirituality and Resistance in Cuban Poetry
July 1, 2024
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<p>Dr. Matthew Pettway: African Spirituality and Resistance in Cuban Poetry
Dr. Matthew Pettway is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama. He is a renowned scholar and the author of the influential book "Cuban Resistance in the Age of Black Insurrection: Manzano, Placido, and Afro-Latino Religion." Dr. Pettway's research delves deep into the intersections of Afro-Latino religion, resistance, and literature in 19th-century Cuba. His work sheds light on the revolutionary poetry of Juan Francisco Manzano and Gabriel de la Concepción Valdés (Placido), exploring how their literary contributions and spiritual beliefs fueled the fight against colonial oppression. Join us as we discuss Dr. Pettway's insights into the rich cultural and political landscape of Afro-Cuban history and literature.
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