Joseph C. Dorsey

About the Author

Joseph C. Dorsey is a distinguished historian and author whose work illuminates the untold stories of Afro-Cuban resistance and resilience in the face of colonial oppression. With a PhD in Latin American history, Dorsey has dedicated his career to exploring the intersections of race, revolution, and identity in the Caribbean. His seminal book, Breaking the Chains, Forging the Nation: The Afro-Cuban Fight for Freedom and Equality, 1812-1912, meticulously chronicles the pivotal struggles that shaped Cuba's path to independence and equality, drawing on archival sources to reveal the agency of enslaved and free Black communities. A professor emeritus at a leading university, Dorsey's scholarship bridges academic rigor with accessible narrative, inspiring readers to reconsider the foundations of modern Cuba and the broader African diaspora.