From the islands to the mic, Black women are running Latin Urbano. Discover how trailblazers like Amara La Negra, Goyo, and Mabiland are flipping the script, breaking barriers, and infusing reggaetón, hip-hop, and alternative Latin music with unapologetic Afro-Latina power.
Dominican TV host Geisha Montes de Oca sparked outrage after performing in blackface to mock Afro-Dominican artist Amara La Negra, exposing the deep-rooted anti-Blackness still prevalent in Latin American media. What was framed as comedy quickly revealed itself as modern-day minstrelsy, reminding viewers that Afro-Latinas like Amara aren’t just fighting for fame—they’re fighting to be seen with dignity.
