Javier Wallace

Javier Wallace is a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University affiliated with African & African American Studies and Education programs within Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on AfroLatinx sporting experiences, Black communities' social conditions, and educational equity for marginalized groups. He teaches courses such as Deporte Negrx: AfroLatinx Sport Experience, analyzing historical myths of athletic superiority and contradictions in Latin American nationalisms. Wallace leads Bass Connections' Story+ Team (2022–2023) and explores intersections of race, sport, and education through interdisciplinary lenses. His publications address Black Panamanian sporting networks and pathways for Black males in academia. Professional activities emphasize engaged scholarship and equity-focused initiatives.