4.4 Black in Latin America (DISCUSSION)
Pick one of the episodes on Black in Latin America, (either Cuba or Mexico). In 4 paragraphs, write what you learned and how it expanded your understanding of the African Diaspora in Latin America. What stood out to you in particular? Make sure to give specific examples from the episode to get full credit. In your last paragraph, discuss how it compares and contrasts with enslavement in the U.S. and then in Mexico and Cuba, according to what we have learned in class.
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4.1 Module 4 Overview (READ)[Image unavailable: Alternative formats]This module will show how widespread enslavement and bondage was throughout the Western Hemisphere, and how through resistance, resiliency, and survival the African Diaspora in the West can be seen in so many aspects of our culture. Also, a connection and intersection between Latina/o/x folks with Afro-Latinos has been key to progress and Civil Rights in the West.
You will watch two episodes of a documentary from the PBS Series Black in Latin America. The countries focused on will be Mexico and Cuba. The lecture (given during Hispanic Heritage Month) will consist of a review of the documentary and central figures in that history along with the intersection of Latinos and Afro-Latinos through history, culture, resistance, etc.
4.2 Cuba- The Next Revolution (WATCH)[Image unavailable: Alternative formats]Please watch this documentary titled "Cuba- The Next Revolution" It is about the Afro-Latino influence and history on the island of Cuba from enslavement through the present. Here is the link:
WATCH- Cuba-The Next RevolutionLinks to an external site.
What to look for:
*Why Cuba imported so many kidnapped Africans and enslaved them in the 19th century. (it was after a revolution in another country)
*When slavery ended in Cuba
*The Cuban Independence movement and U.S. involvement
*The Bautista Regime and who backed him
*The Cuban Revolution under Fidel Castro
*Promises Fidel Castro told Cubans about the future of Cuba. (socially, health, education, etc.)
4.3 Mexico- The Black Grandma in the Closet (WATCH)[Image unavailable: Alternative formats]Please watch the first 30 minutes of this episode from Black in Latin America. This episode covers the Africana Diaspora in Mexico and Peru, but you will only be watch the first part (30 minutes) on Mexico. I have put the direct link and embedded the video here.
Link Below:
WATCH- Mexico: The Black Grandma in the Closet
What to look for:
*Gaspar Yanga
*Juan Garrido
*Vicente Guerrero
*Slave Port Cities in Mexico
*What does the Black Grandma in the Closet Mean?
*Afro-Mexicans and Problems with Recognition
*Memin Pinguin