Marisa J. Fuentes

About the Author

Marisa J. Fuentes is a distinguished historian and scholar whose work illuminates the harrowing experiences of enslaved women in the Atlantic world. Drawing from fragmented archival sources, she meticulously reconstructs narratives of violence, dispossession, and resilience, challenging traditional historical methodologies and advocating for ethical engagements with the past. As an associate professor at Rutgers University, Fuentes blends interdisciplinary approaches from Black feminist theory, gender studies, and critical race scholarship to expose the intersections of race, gender, and power in early American history. Her groundbreaking research not only recovers silenced voices but also critiques the very archives that obscure them, making vital contributions to understanding the legacies of slavery and their enduring impact on contemporary society.