Afro-Latinos – Fake Flamenco

Afro-Latinos, Art, photography, Spanish Culture and Language

Would a Man Wear Flowers?

Confident masculinity; strong yet gentle. Cuban artist Moník Molinet’s recent photography features men with flowers in their hair. Her Havana Fábrica de Arte exhibit and this theme supports non-violence in relationships. Thanks to Ivette Romero for her excellent reporting on the Caribbean, who brought this important artist to my attention. Molinet’s photos inspired me to […]

Afro-Latinos, Life as a Woman, Sports

Who’s the Queen of Football (Soccer)?

In Brazil, she is affectionately called A Rainha Marta (Queen Marta). Marta Vieira da Silva has won FIFAs annual best player in the world six times. She’s the top scorer in the World Cup, male or female, at 17 points in five championships. Legendary player Pelé calls her Pelé in a Skirt. Kind of him […]

Afro-Latinos, history, photography, Spanish Culture and Language, travel

Little Known Facts: Rebecca Likes Chrome

The advertising bots can make all the hay they like, I’m putting this fact out there; I like chrome and classic cars. I’d like to go to Cuba, not as a political statement, but to see all the four wheeled splendor. Yes, and salsa dancing to great Cuban music live would also be part of […]

Afro-Latinos, bilingual, Latinas, Spanish Culture and Language, The Americas

7 Best Bloggers for Latino Heritage Month

Latino or Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15th and it will continue until October 15. This time of year is full of independence celebrations in Latin America; Mexico’s was September 16 and Chile’s September 18. Which bloggers provide authentic information about Latino heritage? These are my go-to websites to learn more about Latin American culture, […]

Afro-Latinos, bilingual, En español, Latinas in the News, Life as a Woman, Spanish Culture and Language

First Black Woman Vice President of Colombia

Sunday, June 20, Francia Márquez, was the first Black woman elected to the office of vice president of Colombia. She is an internationally known environmental activist who has won several prestigious awards. Francia Márquez won the Goldman Environmental award in 2018 for her work against illegal gold mining on the Ovejas River near La Toma […]

Afro-Latinos, history, Immigration, Mexico, Spanish Culture and Language

Freedom 1st Step on Mexican Soil

Did you know the Underground Railway went south to Mexico as well as north to Canada? The route was more informal, but the liberation was just as real. At least 5,000 to 10,000 enslaved Africans sought their freedom in Mexico in the 1800s. Why? In Mexico, the enslaved Africans were freed by law in 1829, […]