Dr. Henken is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Black and Hispanic Studies Department at Baruch College, City University of New York. He also holds a joint appointment in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. He specializes in courses on contemporary Cuban culture and society, Latinos in the U.S., Race and Ethnic Relations, the Sociology of Religion, International Migration, and comparative urban studies courses on Havana, New York, and New Orleans. Currently Henken's research focuses on the Internet in Cuba, assessing the depth, breadth, representativeness, and social impact of the Cuban blogging phenomenon. He holds a Doctorate in Latin American Studies from Tulane University.
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