Conversations about visibility and representation have been going on for a long time. Especially for those of us who live at the intersection of Blackness and Latinidad. In today's digital age, the concept of sisterhood among Black women has evolved significantly. What once was found primarily in ...
These 7 Afro-Latinx Creatives Will Elevate Your Instagram Feed Just In Time For Hispanic Heritage Month
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month again and it’s me, your friendly neighborhood Afro-Latinx creative here to remind you that you can’t celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month without acknowledging African contributions. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to ...
Afro-Latinx Identity: I’m done asking to be included in the conversation
It’s the year 2022 and we are still out here having conversations on colorism within the Latinx community, and what it means to be Afro-Latinx. I'm so tired y'all. I'm exhausted. And I'm worn out! Now does that mean I’m going to stop representing for my culture? NOT AT ALL. But I refuse to beg ...
Panamanian Food and the Importance of Preserving My Culture
When most people think of Panama they think of the Panama Canal, Noriega, and Panama hats. But you really should be talking about Panamanian food! I think it’s important to talk about food when observing our heritage because it plays such an important role in who we are. Immigrants bring the ...
