Yuko Miki

About the Author

Yuko Miki is a distinguished historian and scholar whose work illuminates the intertwined histories of Black and Indigenous peoples in postcolonial Brazil. Drawing from extensive archival research and interdisciplinary approaches, she explores the complex dynamics of citizenship, race, and colonialism in Latin America. Her groundbreaking scholarship challenges traditional narratives by centering marginalized voices and revealing the shared struggles against imperial legacies. As an associate professor at the University of California, Riverside, Miki's contributions extend beyond academia through public lectures and collaborative projects that foster greater understanding of Afro-Latin American histories. Her insightful analyses continue to influence discussions on identity, resistance, and belonging in the Americas.