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On Feeling Both Black Enough and Puerto Rican Enough

drangeljonesFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023

by drangeljonesFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 202302893

First-gen Afro-Latina Dr. Angel Jones is an educator, activist, and critical race scholar whose research explores the impact of racism on the mental health of Black students with a focus on racial microaggressions, Racial Battle Fatigue, and gendered-racism. My manita (an endearing...

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Nury Martinez Controversy Spotlights Anti-Indigeneity & Racism in Latinx Community

Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2022October 26, 2022

by Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2022October 26, 202203949

In the wake of the anti-Indigenous and racist comments made by former Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez, the impact is still felt within the communities affected. Martinez resigned as president on Monday, Oct. 10, after spending nearly 10...

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9 Anti-Black Behaviors Latinos Need to Stop Right Now

Johanna FerreiraJune 2, 2020June 5, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 2, 2020June 5, 2020035267

Global anger over George Floyd’s murder has continuously grown with protests happening in cities all around the world. The Latinx community has also taken this time to show our solidarity for demanding the end of racism, police brutality, and the...

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Jarina De Marco Addresses Latinx Colorism Issues in New ‘Identity Crisis’ Video

Johanna FerreiraJune 21, 2019August 5, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 21, 2019August 5, 202002280

Latin America has a very long and complex history of colorism, a practice of discrimination where those with lighter skin are treated more favorably than those with darker skin. Dominican-Brazilian indie pop singer Jarina De Marco decided to address it...