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This interdisciplinary dissertation examines the intersection of cultural politics, identity, memory, and post-conflict dynamics in Colombia. It explores how literature, arts, and music—both digital and physical—contribute to Afro-Colombian cultural visibility through private and state initiatives. The first section, Concepts, establishes a theoretical framework on cultural memory as a tool for collective identity, analyzing archives and the role of technology in recognition and healing. The second section, Afro-Colombian Cultural Memory and Archives, examines official repositories and their role in collective reparation, emphasizing literature, music, and performance from the transatlantic slave trade. It also studies historical figures like Alonso de Sandoval and Pedro Claver y Corberó, exploring their contemporary reappropriation in education, folklore, and pop culture. The third section, The Multimodality of Afro-Colombian Archives, investigates digital archives, public memory policies, and identity politics, highlighting how multimodal resources enhance historical representation and accessibility. This work argues that cultural memory and archives are vital for preserving Afro-Colombian heritage, fostering empowerment, and supporting peacebuilding. Digital archives play a crucial role in addressing historical erasure and educating on the impacts of violence on ethnic communities.
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