Darrel Wanzer-Serrano

About the Author

Darrel Wanzer-Serrano is a distinguished scholar and author whose work illuminates the intersections of rhetoric, social justice, and cultural history. With a PhD in Communication from the University of Georgia, he serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches courses on critical race theory, decolonial rhetoric, and public advocacy. His research draws from his Puerto Rican heritage and experiences in New York City, exploring how marginalized communities wield language as a tool for resistance and empowerment. Wanzer-Serrano's acclaimed book, The New York Young Lords and the Struggle for Liberation, chronicles the revolutionary activism of the Young Lords Party in the 1960s and 1970s, highlighting their fight against systemic racism, poverty, and colonialism. Through meticulous archival research and vivid storytelling, he brings to life the voices of these unsung heroes, offering profound insights into the ongoing struggle for liberation in America.