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 ...
Black and African American Kids Books to Add to Your Library
With more and more of our books ending up on the banned book list, we must always have Black and African American kids' books in our homes. Ever since I got pregnant I knew there were certain things I wanted to teach my kids. Once I started decorating their room, I knew I wanted a little nook ...
If Children Learn What They Live, What Are You Teaching Your Children?
How do children learn what's right from wrong? When we were growing up my mom used to have a lot of knickknacks, she never really liked throwing things away. One thing she had was a framed picture of the poem “Children Learn What They Live” by Dorothy Law Nolte. I used to read it almost every ...
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 Businesses to Support Year-Round, Not Just During Holidays
As an Afro-Latina, I try to do my best to educate my kids on our culture. I use all of my platforms to show the beauty of my heritage. But I think it's also important to use my platforms to support other afro-Latinx and their businesses. A lot of times people aren't really checking for us until ...
