In ‘Searching for Serafim,’ out now from Arsenal Pulp Press, author Ruby Smith Díaz draws from historical documents to form an insightful critique of the role that settler colonialism and anti-Black racism played in Serafim “Joe” Fortes publicized story. Ruby Smith Díaz is an Afro-Latina multidisciplinary artist, educator and award-winning body-positive personal trainer. Published on Feb. 21, 2025.

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