Panama in Black

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Multigenerational activism among Afro-Caribbean Panamanians is explored through various sources, revealing their efforts to build diasporic communities in Panama and the U.S. throughout the twentieth century. The book highlights the significance of the Panamanian isthmus in shaping an Afro-diasporic identity, focusing on Black innovation and resilience. Key topics include the longest-running Black newspaper in Central America, civic associations combating citizenship policies, scholarship organizations, and national conferences linking anti-imperialism with Black liberation, offering fresh insights into activism and community formation.