What does being Afro-Latina an mean to you? To me, being Afro-Latina means having the best of both worlds. I love being part of this ethic group because we are very diverse and we are very united. What are ways you embrace your Garifuna roots? I embrace my Garifuna roots by cooking our delicious meals….
6 Inspirational Quotes by and for Afro-Latinas that will change your life
I screen shot my favorite quotes or meme’s on the daily. Whether I am sending it to my girlfriends to send her some Monday motivation or save it to my camera roll for back up. Either way quotes help me cope through everything and anything. It’s a daily reminder when I tend to be forgetful…
3 Millennial Black Latinas Shaping History: Latinx Heritage Month
Latinx heritage month is a prominent celebrated month in many different ways. There are so many individuals who paved the way and contributed to the history and culture that lives on today. Many who have encouraged many millennial’s today to use their platform and space to create change and advocate for rights. To just name…
Confessions of an Afro-Latina’s Misconception- Leah Zayas
As most 80’s born, 90’s raised, Generation Yers I witnessed the release of one of the greatest animated films of our time. One that taught the in- valuable lessons as being part of the “circle of life”. And as I will still passionately belt out the lyrics upon hearing its namesake theme song, a…
Struggle of the Afro-Latina: Proving You’re Latina -Josefina Ewins
Being of a mixed race in this age and time is not uncommon. It should not be something that makes you feel singled out. It took me almost thirteen years to figure out my place within this society, and accept that my Black and Panamanian roots are nothing to be ashamed of. A society that looks…
Pelo Crespo: How my Afrolatinidad Identity Saved Me
Beyazmin Jimenez I had been using alisando on my hair since I was 8 years old. I hated the routine. I hated being in a packed salon, with chapiadoras getting their nails and hair paid by their drug-slinging men, and the wanna-be chapiadoras staring in awe hoping one of them would pay attention. The never-ending…
Being a Young Afro-Latina (Thank You, Gina Torres!)
By Gabrielle Greiner – For many of us who claim “Afro-Latina/o”, finally finding a label that suits our identity is refreshing. More than that, it affirms who we’ve always known ourselves to be. Not everyone agrees with assigning labels to people, but to quote one of my favorite TV shows, “Dear White People”,…
