Henrique Yagui Takahashi

Henrique Yagui Takahashi is a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in the Department of Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies at Dartmouth College. His research focuses on Comparative Ethnic and Race Studies, Afro-Latin America, Asian Diaspora Cultures, Urban Cultural Studies, Media Studies, and Sociology. He holds a Ph.D. in Latin American Cultural and Literary Studies from The Ohio State University, alongside prior degrees in Sociology and Social Sciences from Brazil's Federal University of São Carlos.

Education:

• Ph.D., Latin American Cultural and Literary Studies, The Ohio State University (2018–2024)
• M.A., Sociology, Federal University of São Carlos (2012–2014)
• M.A., Social Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos (2008–2011)

His work examines intersections of racial ideology, urban culture, and diasporic identity, with notable publications analyzing Brazilian rap's sociopolitical narratives and media representations of systemic violence. Takahashi’s research bridges critical race theory, diaspora studies, and cultural critique, emphasizing marginalized voices in Latin America.