Roquinaldo Ferreira

About the Author

Roquinaldo Ferreira is a distinguished historian specializing in the African diaspora and the transatlantic slave trade, with a focus on West Central Africa during the era of global abolition. Born and raised in Angola, Ferreira's scholarly journey took him to Brazil and the United States, where he earned his PhD and now teaches at the University of Virginia. His research illuminates the complex intersections of slavery, freedom, and resistance in colonial contexts, drawing on archival sources from Portugal, Angola, and Brazil to challenge Eurocentric narratives of emancipation. Ferreira's work bridges academic rigor with accessible storytelling, making the histories of marginalized communities vivid and relevant to contemporary discussions on race and inequality. As an advocate for decolonizing historical education, he continues to influence global understandings of Africa's pivotal role in world history.