Blackness in the White Nation: A History of Afro-Uruguay

by George Reid Andrews

Book Overview

Uruguay is not conventionally thought of as part of the African diaspora, yet during the period of Spanish colonial rule, thousands of enslaved Africans arrived in the country. Afro-Uruguayans played important roles in Uruguay's national life, creating the second-largest black press in Latin America, a racially defined political party, and numerous social and civic organizations.

Afro-Uruguayans were also central participants in the creation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807871583
• ISBN13: 9780807871584
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.2"