Erik Camayd-Freixas is Professor of Hispanic Studies at Florida International University. He has testified before Congress, contributed as amicus curiae to the U.S. Supreme Court, and received numerous human rights awards. He has lectured internationally on cultural studies, immigration, labor, ethics, and human rights. His most recent books include Etnografía imaginaria: Historia y parodia en la literatura hispanoamericana and Orientalism and Identity in Latin America.