Over the last several years, Afro-Latinas have used new media platforms to create their own spaces and demand visibility. In-person safe spaces have morphed into online havens where must-needed — and sometimes difficult — conversations, inspirational threads, and an empowered community exist.
As Black women, it’s vital we connect and collaborate to bring forth our stories. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Blossom, a digital content network for and by women of color. Founded by Diamonde Williamson, the platform provides a mix of original and sourced content based on mood and interests.
I’m happy to announce we’ve created ¡Representa!, which showcases the Black Latina experience through several episodes that touch on activism, race and ethnicity, as well as media representation. I speak with journalist and La Galería Magazine co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Amanda Alcantara; Marjua Estevez, Editor, Latin Culture & Content at TIDAL; artist, writer and award-winning cultural critic Zahira Kelly-Cabrera (Bad Dominicana); multicultural marketing professional Arlene Pitterson; educator Dr. Georgina Falú; and yoga instructor, womb healer and professor Dr. Griselda Rodriguez-Solomon.
Ain’t I Latina? founder Janel Martinez speaks with Dr. Georgina Falu and Dr. Griselda Rodriguez-Solomon.
Sign up to see the full season, which will be available on Blossom this summer. See clips from ¡Representa!, below:
