Stories of Latin American Women of African Heritage: Daughters of Muntu highlights the significant contributions of women in the African diaspora to the Americas. A translation to English of the highly influential Hijas del Muntu , the chapters of this edited collection illuminate life experiences and examine narrative threads and traces of identity whose common theme is the history of struggle for equal rights and participation in society. The diverse women in these stories come from all walks of life, from the singers and poets to favela leaders and mainstream politicians. Their stories are told through interviews, personal accounts, and traditional academic biography. Stories of Latin American Women of African Heritage: Daughters of Muntu will be a valuable resource to those interested in Latin American Studies, Gender Studies, and Race Studies among other disciplines. "This seminal work features artists, activists and writers from South and Central America, and the Caribbean. The essays explore women’s journeys of resistance and endurance against societal silence. The volume serves as a valuable introduction for researchers and students seeking the authentic stories of Afro-Latin American creatives in the diaspora and invites further exploration and analysis of these often hidden narratives." - Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa "This groundbreaking collection assembles thought-provoking essays on women of African descent from key regions in Latin America. Some of these “daughters of the muntu” are internationally renowned, while others equally deserve recognition. Collectively, their voices illuminate a rich and enduring tradition of the Black female experience, offering an indispensable counter-narrative to prevailing cultural norms." - William Luis, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities, Vanderbilt University María Mercedes Jaramillo Professor Emirita at Fitchburg State University. She was President of the Association of Colombianist (2011-2013). Her research explores Latin American theater, women writers and Colombian literature and culture. Lucía Ortiz is a Professor of Spanish in the Department of Humanities at Regis College in Massachusetts. Her research focuses on Afro-Latin American literature and women’s literature.