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Why Latinx Moms Need to Know the Truth About Black History in America

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 22, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 22, 202102607

As a Latina mom who was born and raised in the United States and is now raising children in the same racism-plagued country, my eyes are open. They haven’t always been, at least not completely, though something was always there...

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5 Facts About the Very Black History and Origin of Reggaeton

Virginia IsaadFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 202105337

From Bad Bunny reigning the 2020 Billboard charts to J Balvin’s countless Reggaeton-infused pop collaborations, the new era of reggaeton has penetrated the sound waves of popular music on an international scale. While in recent years Reggaeton made itself a...

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These Afro-Latinx TikTokers Breakdown Afro-Latinidad and History

Virginia IsaadFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 4, 2021February 4, 202105308

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...

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Dominican Rapper DaniLeigh Got Called Out for Colorism in ‘Yellow Bone’

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 26, 2021January 27, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 26, 2021January 27, 202105528

Dominican rapper DaniLeigh, 26, took to Instagram last week to promote her new song “Yellow Bone” and quickly incited criticism from her followers who picked up on the very obvious colorism in the song’s lyrics. The Instagram clip featured the...

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‘Soho Karen’ Saying She’s Puerto Rican Highlights Anti-Blackness in Latinx Culture

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021014236

Miya Ponsetto — the woman who has become known across the U.S. as “Soho Karen”–tackled a 14-year-old Black boy to the ground in a New York City hotel lobby in December after accusing him of stealing her iPhone, when in...

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

Mariela RosarioJune 26, 2020October 29, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 26, 2020October 29, 202014984

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...

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5 Ways To Tell If You Have White Savior Complex

HipLatinaJune 25, 2020August 13, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 25, 2020August 13, 2020054348

We’re living in a time where the terms “woke” and “problematic” have become colloquial shorthand to describe almost any and all behavior. A simple social media search will show that the culture has developed a way of assigning almost anything...

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Why Understanding Colorism Within the Latino Community Is So important

Giselle CastroJune 11, 2020September 24, 2020

by Giselle CastroJune 11, 2020September 24, 2020027870

Growing up in a Peruvian and Colombian household, I was used to being around family members who had indigenous features like myself. With tan skin, thick black hair and dark features, I never felt a need to look differently, and have...

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How Latin America’s Obsession With Whiteness Is Hurting Us

Johanna FerreiraJune 5, 2020July 29, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 5, 2020July 29, 2020014136

If you’re Latinx person, chances are you grew up hearing the very racially-charged phrase “mejorar la raza.” The term literally translates to “better the race” which is really alluding to “whitening the race.” Despite the fact that Latinos come in...

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Lupita Nyong’o Opens Up About ‘Feeling Uncomfortable’ with Her Skin Color As a Child

Araceli CruzOctober 10, 2019July 24, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 10, 2019July 24, 202001170

Lupita Nyong’o’s children’s book isn’t just a book for kids. It’s a poignant work of literature that celebrates dark skin and the importance of feeling beautiful in your own skin. We’ve been reveling in the release of Sulwe, out on...

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NoNieqa Ramos’ Novel Features a Queer, Puerto Rican Teen with PTSD

Virginia IsaadOctober 2, 2019July 24, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 2, 2019July 24, 202001966

At 15 years old Verdad de la Reyna embarks on a journey toward wokeness after experiencing life as a marginalized woman of color, forcing her to address her internalized prejudices before she can heal from her trauma. The layers that...

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Amara La Negra Opens Up About Racism Among Latinxs

Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2019July 28, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2019July 28, 202001881

Amara La Negra has always been a vocal advocate for the Afro-Latina community and has regularly called out colorism, especially as it pertains to the Latinx community. “Growing up, my mom used to always tell me that, because of the...