Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity

Two years ago, Quiñones was the target of racist chants by fans. Now, hailed as a hero in that same country, he’s challenging expectations of race and identity ...
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For these Black women, Mexico City became a haven, a fresh start

MEXICO CITY − On a perfect, sunny 75-degree day, a group of Black American women gathered at a sidewalk cafe over coffee and pastries to dish about dating, the affordability of weight loss medications ...
Newsday

Afro Mexican actors fighting racism celebrate their heritage through their plays

TICUMÁN, México — There was something about her body, but Mexican actress Eréndira Castorela couldn’t quite put her finger on it. Some casting directors told her she was “too tall” to play a Mexican ...
Arizona Daily Star

Exploring cultural ties of Mexicans and blacks

South Side residents are taking storytelling to a new level by using art to teach residents that black and Mexican cultures are not that different. The South Park Art and Culture Center received a ...
The Daily Californian

Learning my identity 4 units at a time

I have sifted through course descriptions time and time again searching for a course that aligned with my identity as a Mexican and Black woman. Finding courses centering Black voices and Black ...