Matthew Pettway

About the Author

Matthew Pettway is a distinguished historian and author whose work illuminates the untold stories of Afro-Cuban resilience and resistance against colonial oppression. With a PhD in Latin American History from the University of Florida, Pettway has dedicated his career to exploring the intersections of race, identity, and nation-building in the Caribbean. His meticulous research draws on archival sources from Cuba, Spain, and the United States, offering fresh perspectives on how enslaved and free people of African descent shaped modern Cuba. Through his writing, Pettway challenges Eurocentric narratives and celebrates the agency of marginalized communities in forging paths to freedom and equality. A sought-after lecturer, he continues to advocate for inclusive historical scholarship that honors the past to inform the present.