Prof. Blakely Conducts Research on His New Book in Madrid

“Professor Allison Blakely made a brief research visit to Madrid from October 26-30, to collect information on the history of Blacks in modern Spain for his current book project on Black Europe and the African Diaspora.  Escorted by local Black activists and scholars, he visited a number of relevant cultural institutions, and for two days toured Lavapiés, the district in Madrid with the highest percentage of Black population.”  For more information, visit http://www.wanafrika.org/2011/11/el-renombrado-especialista-dr-allison.html

Blakely Madrid