Devyn Spence Benson

Devyn Spence Benson is an Associate Professor of History and African American and Africana Studies at the University of Kentucky. They hold a faculty fellowship in the Lewis Honors College. Their research focuses on Latin American and Caribbean History, particularly Cuba, alongside transnational Black feminist frameworks and Afro-Latinx studies.

Education & Affiliations:

• Department of History
• African American and Africana Studies
• Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies
• Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies
• Lewis Honors College

Research Interests: Benson’s work bridges historical analysis with contemporary Afro-Latinx identities, transnational Black feminisms, and colonial/postcolonial dynamics in Cuba and the Caribbean. Their scholarship emphasizes intersectional approaches to race, gender, and diaspora studies.

Publications: Selected publications are noted but not listed here. Their research trends emphasize decolonial methodologies and marginalized voices in historical narratives.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the text. Their affiliations suggest involvement in interdisciplinary initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Active in university-wide institutes like the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies and the Lewis Honors College, collaborating on projects related to Black studies and transnational scholarship.