Black Latinas Archives

These Afro-Latinx TikTokers Breakdown Afro-Latinidad and History

Virginia IsaadFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 202103069

Afro-Latinxs have a history of marginalization in the U.S. and throughout Latin America that’s often lead to their erasure in history and in their communities. Afro-Latinxs make up such a large portion of the population in parts of Latin America...

12 Historic Afro-Latina Figures You Didn’t Learn About In History Class

HipLatinaOctober 6, 2018February 3, 2021

by HipLatinaOctober 6, 2018February 3, 2021031980

It’s no secret, history lessons aren’t as complete as we’ve been taught to believe. Entire nations have been erased, battles and revolts rewritten, and communities left out by design. For Afro-Latinxs, it’s taken a lot of digging to unearth our...

8 Latin American-Centered Films Directed by Black Women

janelmartinezSeptember 22, 2018September 9, 2020

by janelmartinezSeptember 22, 2018September 9, 202002110

It’s no secret, the film industry isn’t diverse. From the directors and producers to the characters (with speaking roles) and costume designers, it’s evident in all aspects of the filmmaking process that representation isn’t at the forefront of creation for...