Darius V. Echeverría

Darius V. Echeverría is a Lecturer III at Rutgers University—New Brunswick since 2006, specializing in the American ethnic experience from the Post-Reconstruction era to the 21st century. His work bridges comparative race and ethnicity studies with Latinx/a/o diaspora narratives, focusing on inequality, social movements, and intersections of constitutional rights and electoral participation.

• Courses Taught: World Civilization (Europe, Africa, Americas), Mexican American History, Latino History, History of Latino Social Movements, Introduction to Latino Studies, Latinos and Community, Topics in Historical Studies, Independent Studies

Research explores Latinx cultural history, Mexican American educational empowerment (e.g., Aztlán Arizona: Mexican American Educational Empowerment, 1968-1978), and the socio-political evolution of Latinx communities. Current projects include a forthcoming book and collaborations on academic publications related to these themes.