Dr. Allan E.S. Lumba is an Assistant Professor of History at Concordia University. His latest book "Monetary Authorities: Capitalism and Decolonization in the American Colonial Philippines" is available from Duke University Press, or at the open access at the link below. In this episode, Dr. Lumba chats with Joe and Annie about the importance of history in understanding contemporary issues, especially as they relate to race and power. He emphasizes the need for institutional change within academia to better serve communities and address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and discusses his research on the American colonial Philippines and his upcoming projects on infrastructural history in Manila.
