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Episode 12 - Hispanic Heritage Month and the Garifuna Diaspora
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This episode of The Garifuna Experience Podcast dives into the complexities of Hispanic Heritage Month through the unique lens of the Garifuna people. Host José Francisco Ávila explores how the broad term "Hispanic" can often overshadow the rich, distinct histories of Afro-Latino and Indigenous communities.
We'll unpack the history of the Garifuna diaspora, a people of mixed African, Carib, and Arawak descent, who have a unique language and culture despite their Central American roots. The episode will feature insights from U.S. Census data, highlighting how a growing number of people are self-identifying in more nuanced ways, including as Afro-Latino and Garifuna.
Join us as we challenge the one-size-fits-all mentality and make a powerful case for a more inclusive and accurate celebration of heritage.
Resources:
The Garífuna Experience in NYC | Bronx walking tour
The Garifuna Experience in NYC
The Happy Land Memorial Walking Tour
Garifuna Heritage Walking Tour (BronxNet Video)
Hispanic Heritage Month Dates | Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
National Hispanic Heritage Month: 2025
Books by José Francisco Ávila
Garífuna Ancestry: The DNA Quest to Decipher the Garifuna Distant Past