Christina Cecelia Davidson

Christina Cecelia Davidson, a historian specializing in 19th-century Black transnational histories, discusses her book on H.C.C. Astwood, a pivotal yet enigmatic figure in US history. She delves into how the African Methodist Episcopal Church shaped her research and examines the intertwining of morality, religion, and race post-emancipation. Davidson highlights Astwood's use of trickery in Black international politics, his influence within Dominican discourse, and the broader implications for understanding Black respectability. She also anticipates future work on Protestant networks across the Caribbean.