“What are you?” That’s a common question I normally get asked. I’ve also heard “I knew you were mixed with something but didn’t want to ask,” or “there’s something different about you.” To some people this is offensive but I appreciate the curiosity. I’m flattered now when people assume I am an exotic creation handcrafted…
Tag: Women of Color
Carnival is Culture – The Dangers of Sexualizing and Shaming Caribbean Culture
By: Kayla B – Beautiful beaches, great food, and reggae music are among the many things that people love about the Caribbean and my culture. From globally known stars like Rihanna and Bob Marley to other Caribbean staples like oxtails steeped in gravy, with one scroll through Instagram it’s easy to see…
Kayla B – Why Afro Latina Women need to show up for Latinas and Black Women
2017 can officially be called “The Year of The Woman” or “El Ano de la Mujer” if you will. We saw major strides in the name of feminism and sisterhood as we nominated a woman to run for president. We saw a statue of the courageous girl be placed in the path of…
AM I AFRO-LATINA ENOUGH?
Afro- Latina speaks community of empowering individuals. It represents a culture of those who Celebrate traditions that deeply root back to the motherland. It signifies the rich Sounds of our ancestors who carried the musical rhythms of Africa with them. It preserves our expression of dance, songs, religion and literature with a Latin twist without neglecting our African roots. It crosses barriers from SudaAmerica to Centroamerica along to the coast of Puerto Rico. It flows through all facets…
NEGRA; Gabrielle Greiner
I never knew I was black. Growing up, my blackness wasn’t taught to me, like how I wasn’t shown how to do my hair. When I raised questions to my elders, “Why does my hair grow out? Like sideways, not down. And why is it so curly?” The response glossed over centuries of…
Dear Black Girl, I love you.
Simone Gillon So this past weekend I shaved my hair. I didn’t realize how much weight it held until a ton of black men called me out for cutting my Afro off and then not liking my new style. Here I am, a black woman who chose to do something for her once and being…
The Afro-Dominican Writer, Womanist and Healer
As a woman of color, black woman and a conscious Afro-Latina I find their are a lack of outlets devoted to mental and spiritual healing for our community. These resources are imperative to have access to. The process of self-healing is a useful tool to have in your life and for individuals who are interested in using this tactic we need platforms…
Documenting the Afro-Latina Beauty; Afros in San Juan
The Afro beauty seen in San Juan, Puerto Rico is absolutely breathtaking. Bringing visibility to Afro-Latinos is essential because they are often underrepresented compared to other Latinos. Hence, thanks to projects like Afros in San Juan who is devoted to highlighting the Afro-Latina beauty on the streets of San Juan. This ongoing project will …
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