Danielle Roper

Danielle Roper, a professor at the University of Chicago, studies performances of Blackness across Latin America. She shares insights on navigating academia as a Black woman and her grassroots LGBTQ+ activism in Jamaica. The conversation explores racial representation in media and the importance of community engagement in cultural narratives. Roper also discusses the complexities of identity amidst institutional challenges, highlighting the need for deeper understanding and meaningful change.