CHICAGO – In decades past, it’s been a source of pain and stigma. However, today the phrase “Afro-Latino” is embraced by many multiracial men and women. Now, people are celebrating the richness of ...
CHICAGO -- Brenda Torres-Figueroa is an Afro-Puerto Rican who examines gender and racial identity as a visual and performance artist. "Performance is an art form that works with identity politics and ...
While San Juan’s vibrant streets draw millions of visitors to Puerto Rico every year, just a short drive away lies Loíza — a town that pulses with the soulful rhythms of Africa’s enduring legacy. Here ...
In the 1970s, Puerto Ricans came to represent 10% of New York City’s population. But while the diaspora searched for its ...
The Friends of the Nashua Public Library have been highlighting the city’s diverse cultures through their “Passport to the World” program. Most recently, the library highlighted the resistance of ...
SPRINGFIELD — Nearly 10,000 people are expected to line Main Street on Sept. 14 to celebrate their culture as the 35th annual Springfield Puerto Rican Parade steps off. “Part of our mission is to lift ...
Bronx Music Hall will present a series of concerts honoring LGBTQ+ Pride, Juneteenth, and Afro-Puerto Rican traditions, ...
Born Bianca Miquela Landrau in Boston, Massachusetts, the 34-year-old rapper has been steadily building her career since appearing on Sisterhood of Hip Hop and signing with Pharrell’s label a decade ...
Dr. Moreno Vega is a prolific author and filmmaker whose works are central to Afro-Latino cultural studies. Dr. Marta Moreno Vega is a foundational figure in the global movement for cultural equity.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Excitement is building for this year’s 35th annual Springfield Puerto Rican Parade and the city is already preparing. We are still a few months away from celebrating one of ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Excitement is building for this year’s 35th annual Puerto Rican Parade in Springfield. This parade is a time-honored celebration that embraces the culture, heritage, and ...