named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Materials and Research
Produces accessible educational resources and scholarly content, including critical reviews and analyses, to expand understanding of AfroLatinidad and the African Diaspora.
Public Events and Conferences
Organizes public events, including transnational conferences such as Cumbre Afro, to bring together scholars, activists, and community members to discuss AfroLatin@ identity and racial justice.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 2 activities
- Advance public education on Latin@ racial identity and empireEngages in public education initiatives on Latin@s in the U.S., Latin@s of African descent, and the politics of race in empire, beginning with community outreach in El Barrio.
- Build coalitions and community engagement for racial justiceEngages communities in dialogue and action around racial and social justice, forging coalitions to advance collective advocacy and awareness.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce audiovisual content on AfroLatine identity and racial justiceProduces a podcast series titled #BlackLivesMatter Everywhere and the short-form documentary Faith in Blackness: An Exploration of AfroLatine Spirituality to examine connections between racial violence, AfroLatine spirituality, and global anti-Blackness.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Provide community education and language instructionProvided English language instruction to international students and adults pursuing high school equivalency, including community members such as recovering addicts and formerly incarcerated individuals, through community-based programs.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Provide guidance on immigrant rights and ICE interactionsProvides information and resources on legal rights and safety practices during ICE enforcement activities to support community members in navigating immigration-related challenges.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Advocate for AfroLatine visibility in national data collectionProduced public service announcements encouraging Afro-Latin@s to identify as both Hispanic and Black in the 2010 U.S. Census to improve racial data accuracy and representation.
- Conduct research on AfroLatin@ identities and racial disparitiesProduces scholarly research, including books, articles, and data analysis, to document AfroLatin@ experiences and racial disparities in education, health, and identity. This includes synthesizing and editing archival materials and manuscripts by Miriam Jiménez Román.
- Create and distribute educational materials on AfroLatinidadProduces accessible digital resources including articles, FAQs, glossaries, blog posts, op-eds, and recommended reading lists to advance public understanding of AfroLatin@ identities, Blackness, and the Diaspora. These materials are hosted online and designed for broad public access.
- Organize public education events and workshops on AfroLatinidadConducts the "Understanding AfroLatinidad" workshop series and organizes public events to educate participants on AfroLatine experiences, anti-Blackness within Latino communities, and racial justice. These activities are held both in-person and digitally, with content focused on U.S.-based contexts.
- Revitalize and support AfroLatine student organizationsRevitalized Changó, Howard University's Afro-Latine and Spanish Speaking Society, increasing membership from 0 to over 50 in one year and organizing cultural showcases, social events, and community service projects.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$18K42%
Program service revenue$24K58%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses35%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising28%
Salaries & benefits$4K
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash$45K
Investments$0
Liabilities$300
Net assets$43K
Liquid reserves11.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -34.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josue Perea Gusnerth | President | 5 | $2K |
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Dr. Johanna Fernández Partner — Collaborated through recorded interviews and dialogues on Blackness, identity, and social movements, preserving intellectual legacy and advancing public discourse.
- Duke University Press Partner — Published The Afro-Latin@ Reader: History and Culture in the United States, co-edited by Miriam Jiménez Román and Juan Flores.
- Faith in Blackness Partner — Collaborated on the production of a documentary exploring AfroLatine spirituality.
- Faith in Blackness Partner — Collaborates on the documentary project exploring AfroLatine spirituality and identity.
- Fordham University School of Law Partner — Includes a team member who is a professor at Fordham University School of Law and an expert in comparative race law.
- Howard University Partner — Collaborates with individuals affiliated with Howard University, including leadership in student organizations such as Changó, the Afro-Latine and Spanish Speaking Society.
- Kwami Coleman Partner — Collaborated on a musical tribute incorporating Miriam Jiménez Román's voice and worldview into a jazz composition.
- Latina magazine Partner — Recognized Miriam Jiménez Román, affiliated with the organization, as one of six Afro-Latinas changing the world.
- Natasha S. Alford Partner — Collaborated on a documentary project and republished interview content related to Afro-Latinx identity and racial justice.
- New York University Partner — Collaborated with Juan Flores, who was a faculty member at New York University, and Miriam Jiménez Román in academic and cultural work related to Latino and Afro-Latin@ studies.
- New York University Partner — Includes a team member who graduated from New York University with a BFA in Studio Art and Social and Cultural Analysis.
- Raoul Peck Partner — Family connection through Maria Ricardo's sister; shared ties to Haitian diaspora in Congo and engagement with Congolese cultural production.
- Rutgers University Partner — Has team members affiliated with Rutgers University, including faculty in Sociology, Latino & Hispanic Caribbean Studies, and African American and African Studies.
- Shamieh Law Partner — Collaborates to provide legal information about ICE encounters and community safety.
- Smith College Partner — Includes a team member who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Africana Studies at Smith College.
- University of Puerto Rico Partner — Hosted the honoring event for Miriam Jiménez Román, referenced in the context of the forum's commemorative activities.
- Virginia Humanities Partner — Includes a board member who serves as director of Community Initiatives at Virginia Humanities, University of Virginia.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Centering AfroLatinidad through Anti-Oppressive Frameworksmethodology: anti_oppressive_frameworkBy applying an anti-racist, anti-patriarchal, and anti-capitalist framework, the organization affirms AfroLatinidad and challenges structural inequities, because centering race and oppression in analysis enables transformative racial justice and communal self-determination.
- Centering Blackness within Latinidad to Affirm Identity and Resist Erasuremethodology: centering_blackness_within_latinidadBy centering Blackness within Latinidad and prioritizing primary voices, the organization combats anti-Blackness and narrative appropriation in Latino communities, because authentic representation fosters identity affirmation and structural change in racial discourse.
- Community-Based Knowledge Production and Educationmethodology: community-based_educationBy combining critical scholarship, experiential writing, and public education with communal love and documentation, the organization advances understanding of AfroLatinidad, because community-rooted knowledge dissemination fosters dialogue, identity formation, and collective empowerment.
- Praxis-Oriented Community Empowerment and Solidaritymethodology: praxis-oriented_community_empowermentBy integrating practical services, political organizing, and mutual support, the organization builds collective pride and resilience, because community-led action grounded in solidarity strengthens self-determination and protects vulnerable individuals during systemic threats like ICE enforcement.