Through mentorship, research opportunities, and community engagement, we empower these scholars to make meaningful contributions to their fields and communities.
The High Impact Scholars Digital Repository (HISDR) is a digital archive that preserves and amplifies the knowledge and experiences of at-risk and exiled Latin American and Caribbean scholars, artists, and journalists.
Venezuelan journalist, media entrepreneur, and editor specializing in migration, political, and investigative journalism.
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Cuban filmmaker dedicated to exploring social change and cultural identity through cinema.
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Brazilian curator and theorist specialized in feminist and contemporary art from Brazil.
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Haitian visual artist exploring themes of identity, resistance, migration, and historical heritage through vibrant contemporary art.
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Cafecitos are gatherings where scholars, artists, and journalists share the research and projects they’ve developed during their fellowships. These activities foster the horizontal exchange of ideas between scholars and attendees. Cafecitos are hosted in a relaxed setting, enhanced by coffee and refreshments.
These events are an important mechanism for disseminating our scholars’ work to the university community. They create a non-hierarchical space for learning, sharing, and connecting. Cafecitos are held at both the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus, institutions that make these conversations possible.
You can watch recordings of past Cafecitos on our YouTube channel
