Alejandro de la Fuente

Alejandro de la Fuente is the Robert Woods Bliss Professor of Latin American History and Economics and Professor of African and African American Studies and History at Harvard University. He directs the Afro-Latin American Research Institute and co-chairs the Cuban Studies Program at Harvard. His work spans history, law, race relations, and Atlantic and Caribbean studies.

Research Interests: Professor de la Fuente focuses on comparative slavery and race relations, examining how legal frameworks, economic systems, and cultural expressions have shaped racial inequality in the Atlantic world. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary social issues, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Publications Trends: His recent works address themes of racial identity, post-emancipation societies, and the intersection of law and history, with an emphasis on Cuba, the Caribbean, and comparative studies across the Americas.

Scientific Awards:

• Southern Historical Association's 2003 prize for best book in Latin American history for A Nation for All.

Additional Roles: He is a Senior Editor of the journal Cuban Studies and has curated art exhibits exploring race and Afro-Cuban identity, including Queloides and Grupo Antillano.