CVCAR is pleased to announce the launch of its Working Paper Series, a new initiative designed to share emerging research with the broader academic and community audience. The Working Paper Series welcomes submissions from scholars, graduate students, and independent researchers working on topics related to Cabo Verdean history, culture, language, people, and diaspora. Papers may…
Kriolu, the creole language spoken across the nine islands of Cabo Verde and throughout the diaspora, is far more than a means of communication — it is a living archive of history, identity, and cultural resilience. Recent research emerging from CVCAR explores the regional variations of Kriolu, from the Sotavento islands to the Barlavento, examining…
The Cabo Verdean diaspora is one of the most geographically dispersed in the world relative to the population of the home islands. From New Bedford to Rotterdam, Cabo Verdeans have built thriving communities while maintaining deep ties to their homeland. At CVCAR, our interdisciplinary research on the diaspora draws from sociology, anthropology, history, and cultural…
CVCAR is proud to announce the release of our latest publication examining the historical trajectory of Cabo Verdean independence and the process of nation-building that followed. Drawing on archival sources, oral histories, and comparative analysis, this work traces the political, social, and cultural forces that led to independence in 1975 and shaped the decades that…
For too long, Cabo Verdean history, language, and culture have been underrepresented in academic institutions and public discourse. At CVCAR, we are working to change that. By bringing together scholars, students, community members, and institutions, we are building an epistemological community — a shared space of knowledge production and exchange dedicated entirely to Cabo Verdean…
Every year, communities across the United States and beyond come together to celebrate Cabo Verdean Heritage Month — a time to honor the resilience, creativity, and contributions of Cabo Verdean people throughout history. At CVCAR, we believe that celebration and scholarship go hand in hand. Heritage Month is not only a time for cultural pride…
For too long, Cabo Verdean history, language, and culture have been underrepresented in academic institutions and public discourse. At CVCAR, we are working to change that. By bringing together scholars, students, community members, and institutions, we are building an epistemological community — a shared space of knowledge production and exchange dedicated entirely to Cabo Verdean…
