Afro-Latinas made headlines in 2017. While Afro-Latinas, or Black Latinas, have been changing the game through activism, art, business and entertainment, among other spheres, for decades, the digital space has furthered the visibility and awareness for our community globally in 2017. Between Belcalis “Cardi B” Almanzar’s major wins to seasoned journalist Ilia Calderón becoming the first Afro-Latina to anchor a news desk on a major network in the United States, our narratives are reaching new heights.
With the year nearly over, it’s only right we celebrate how Afro-Latinas changed the narrative, created a space for greater visibility and did so unapologetically in ’17.
Afro-Latinas Who Rock Awards
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Afro-Latinas made headlines in 2016. While Afro-Latinas, or Black Latinas, have been changing the game through activism, art, business and entertainment, among other spheres, for decades, 2016 furthered the visibility and awareness for our community globally. Between the inclusion of Afro-Latina superheroines in comics to historic moments like Rafaela Silva winning Brazil’s first Olympic gold medal this year, our narratives are reaching new heights.
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Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, Afro-Latinas Who Rock honoree and president and founder of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, on identity and Afro-Latinidad.
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Seven Brown, Ain’t I Latina? “Afro-Latinas Who Rock” honoree, talks Panamanian roots, entrepreneurship and how her grandmother influenced her love of beauty.
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Crystal Shaniece Roman, Ain’t I Latina?’s “Afro-Latinas Who Rock” honoree, discusses identity, The Black Latina Movement and giving a voice to the Black Latina.
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Erica Nichole, Ain’t I Latina? “Afro-Latinas Who Rock” People’s Choice honoree, on identity and culture. Nichole is the creator of everythingEnJ and Love & Relationship Editor at xoNecole.
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Zahira Kelly, Ain’t I Latina? “Afro-Latinas Who Rock” honoree, discussing Afro-Latina invisibility and erasure, accountability and identity. Kelly is a sociocultural critic, artist and activist.
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Nadia Lopez, Ain’t I Latina? “Afro-Latinas Who Rock” honoree, discusses spearheading an entire school, identity/culture and Latinidad. Lopez is the founding principal at Mott Hall Bridges Academy.
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Ain’t I Latina? to host Afro-Latinas Who Rock Awards Brunch on October 3 at Taj Lounge in NYC. The awards brunch will celebrate and highlight Afro-Latinas like Nadia Lopez, Crystal Roman, Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, Zahira Kelly and Seven Brown.