Author and Guttman Professor Dr. Angela Banner Joseph has recently published Autentica! Afro-Latinx Women in the African Diaspora presenting the stories of Afro-Latinx women. “I am excited to honor these 24 fearless, trailblazers, women who have individually or collectively owned their African identities in the Americas.” In an era where representation matters, Afro-Latinx Women’s narratives in literature have been extremely far and few between. Dr. Joseph writes about women who struggle with self, identity, vulnerability and bravery in the face of racism. By telling these stories, Dr. Joseph gives a space for Afro Latinx Women in the African diaspora to share their lives and authentically be themselves.
Dr. Joseph has over 29 years of experience providing financial literacy tools to students. She is currently Director of Financial Aid at CUNY School of Law and an Assistant Professor at Guttman Community College, CUNY. Dr. Joseph has received numerous awards, including the Touro College Graduate School of Business Entrepreneurship Center Woman of Valor Award and the CUNY Black Law Students Association Award for Exceptional Leadership. Dr. Joseph is the author of twelve children’s books and one book of essays. She holds a B.A. in sociology, an M.A. in urban affairs, and a Doctorate of Educational Leadership for Change degree with a concentration in grounded theory/grounded action research.
