Black Lives Matter Archives

6 Afro-Latina Leaders Elevating and Educating About Blackness in Latinx Culture

Virginia IsaadFebruary 1, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 1, 202102983

Afro-Latinidad has historically been marginalized in Latin America and the U.S. and it’s the work of Afro-Latinx leaders that has ensured against their erasure. Mainstream images of Latinas rarely include Black Latinas so these women have taken it upon themselves...

News and Entertainment

Trump Supporters Storm Capitol Protesting Election Results

Virginia IsaadJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 202103876

Donald Trump supporters are known to be fanatical but the nation was in shock after they stormed the Capitol to protest the election results. The mid-day siege happened during Electoral College certification when hundreds of pro-Trump supporters broke barriers set...

Family

Everyone Should Have “The Talk” About Race With Their Child

Mariela RosarioJune 26, 2020October 29, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 26, 2020October 29, 202014750

Right now in the United States, there is a lot of talk about how divided we are as a people. The political climate makes it feel like it’s almost impossible to find common ground with those who are different from...

News and Entertainment

4 Men Found Hanging From Trees in 2 Weeks Can’t All Be Suicide

Araceli CruzJune 16, 2020July 7, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 16, 2020July 7, 202003303

Despite the lack of media coverage, racial injustice continues to worsen in this country. In the past couple of days, reports of mysterious lynchings throughout the nation indicate the murder of black and brown men is becoming a sinister trend....

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Selena Gomez Hands Over Her Social Media to Promote Black Lives Matter

Araceli CruzJune 15, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 15, 202002214

While white celebs denounce police brutality by “taking responsibility,” Selena Gomez is setting an example by giving up for massive social media platform and educating her followers the right way. For several weeks now, Gomez has been lending her Instagram...

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If Jenny69 & Influencers Stay Quiet About BLM, Do They Even Matter?

Araceli CruzJune 10, 2020July 9, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 10, 2020July 9, 202005900

In many worlds, Jennifer Ruiz is considered a badass boss bitch. She’s the CEO of Baddie B Lashes, has a gazillion followers on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, and is an idolized influencer. Plus, the woman is Latina! How cool, right?...

Culture

Every Latino Has a Responsibility to Black Lives Matter

Mariela RosarioJune 5, 2020July 9, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 5, 2020July 9, 202005714

I can’t say I’m surprised, but I’m still disgusted with the number of comments I’ve read across our social media from Latinos screaming that we should be talking about #LatinoLivesMatter instead of Black Lives Matter. I’ve seen comments asking about...

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Sean Monterrosa Shot & Killed by California Police at Bay Area Protest

Araceli CruzJune 4, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 4, 2020July 10, 202002016

On Tuesday morning, police shot and killed 22-year-old Sean Monterrosa from Vallejo, California, while he was kneeling and surrendering. The fatal shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on June 2, though he was declared dead several hours later. In a news...

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Anti-Black Latinos During BLM Protests Are Hurting Our Communities

Araceli CruzJune 3, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 3, 2020July 10, 202005277

As protests for justice continue throughout the country and around the world, reports also show isolated groups of anti-black Latinos. On Sunday in Chicago, according to Block Club Chicago, a handful of Latino men harassed and targeted black people in the...

Family

Raising Proud Afro-Latinx and Multi-Racial Children

Mariela RosarioJune 3, 2020July 23, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 3, 2020July 23, 202004517

Let me scream it extra loud so y’all can hear me in the back: LATINO IS NOT A RACE. Latinos come in all races, skin tones, and backgrounds, from Chino-Cubanos to Afro-Peruvians, every single country in Latin America has a...

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Latinos Across the Country Show Support for Black Lives Matter

Araceli CruzJune 1, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 1, 2020July 10, 2020012390

It’s been one week since police killed George Floyd, and the protests have not let up. Throughout the weekend, at least 140 cities had demonstrations demanding the end of racism and police brutality. Latinos came out in full force to...

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Atatiana Jefferson Shot to Death by Police in Her Own Home

Araceli CruzOctober 14, 2019July 24, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 14, 2019July 24, 20200788

Fort Worth Police officers fatally shot a 28-year-old woman named Atatiana Jefferson. She is the ninth person to be killed by officers in Forth Worth, Texas this year. In the early morning hours on Saturday, a neighbor called the non-emergency number...