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This volume presents examples of how digital technologies are being used by people of African descent in South America and the Caribbean, a topic that has been overlooked within the field of digital humanities. These case studies show that in the last few decades, Black Latinx communities have been making themselves visible and asserting long-standing claims and rights through digital tools and platforms, which have been essential for enacting discussions and creating new connections between diverse groups.
Afro-Latinx Digital Connections includes both research articles and interviews with practitioners who are working to create opportunities for marginalized communities. Projects discussed in this volume range from an Afrodescendant digital archive in Argentina, blog networks in Cuba, an NGO dedicated to democratizing technology in Brazilian favelas, and the recruitment of digital media to fight racism in Peru. Contributors demonstrate that these tools need not be
MAM Names Sandra Abdallah CEO North America
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ MAM, the leading brand of medically sound and innovative baby products, today announced the appointment of Sandra Abdallah as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for North America. Abdallah will assume day-to-day leadership of MAM North America overseeing strategy and operations within the U.S. and Canada.
Sandra Abdallah MAM CEO North America
MAM Names Sandra Abdallah CEO North America
Abdallah brings to MAM more than 20 years of senior management expertise from previous positions at high-profile brands. Most recently, Abdallah was General Manager of the Bath and Beauty Division of Centric Brands. In her role at Centric Brands, Abdallah led all aspects of the company s Bath and Beauty Division including P&L management, product development, licensor partnerships, retail channel strategy, sales, and sourcing. Prior to her tenure at Centric