Daniel Morales-Armstrong

Daniel Morales-Armstrong is a Research Fellow at Hunter College's Center for Puerto Rican Studies (2024-2025) and William Fontaine Fellow of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. His work bridges historical research with community engagement, focusing on AfroLatino identities and Black diasporic experiences.

Education: B.A. Psychology (SUNY Albany), Ed.M. Prevention Science (Harvard), M.A. African-American Studies (Columbia), and Ph.D. in Africana Studies & History (UPenn, 2024).

Research emphasizes Black Puerto Rican histories, diasporic homecoming narratives, and Afrodiasporic resistance. He designs expeditions exploring AfroLatino communities in Cuba, Peru, and Puerto Rico to challenge mainstream historical narratives. Current projects include analysis of enslaved census records and colonial labor resistance dynamics.

Publications highlight archival recovery, post-emancipation studies, and interdisciplinary urban partnerships. His fellowship supports critical research on marginalized communities.

Collaborations include Taller Puertorriqueño for inclusive urban projects. Educational initiatives focus on empowering students of color through cultural heritage exploration.