This week, we focus on the Black Experience in Latin America. First, read the article, “The African Presence in Latin America.” 1) Discuss the Maroon Community in Ecuador. Who were the Maroons and what were their contributions?; 2) Review the Afro-Mexico: Black History in Mexico video. What did you learn that you did not know?; 3) Read the story of Audre Lorde. Where did she study in Mexico, and how do you think her experiences studying abroad in Mexico informed her work? 5) How might all this “new” Black Consciousness from this week’s readings/videos influence a student who is planning to study abroad in “Latin” America?