Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) – AfroLatinidad

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Washington, D.C. boasts a large representation of Afro-Latinos who have made many contributions to discover. These vibrant communities marry their cultural traditions from Mexico, Haiti, Brazil, Panama, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and more, along with their African roots and heritage. This course will discuss various cultural elements (including customs, traditions and values), as well as, historical events impacting these communities. This will be a reading-intensive course which will also incorporate media, music, technology and guest public speakers from the local area, collectively celebrating descendants of Africa throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and South America.