Latino identity often romanticizes racial mixing, masking deep-rooted anti-Blackness in both Latin America and the U.S. It’s time to confront these erasures.
Colorism
Yalitza Aparicio Faced Racism and Colorism Despite Her Oscar Nod—A Wake-Up Call for Mexican Media
From Rosa Carmina to Mabel Cadena, Mexican actresses have long shaped global cinema with power, grace, and grit. Yet many remain overlooked. Katelina “Gata” Eccleston explores the rich legacy and evolving representation of Mexican women in film and TV—calling for deeper recognition of their artistry and cultural impact.
The Miscasting of Nina Simone: Why Hollywood Got It Wrong with Zoë Saldaña
The casting of Zoë Saldaña as Nina Simone in the 2016 biopic sparked widespread backlash for perpetuating colorism and erasing Simone’s unapologetically dark-skinned identity. From the use of blackface to a prosthetic nose, the film failed to honor the legacy of a woman whose artistry was rooted in her experience as a proud, dark-skinned Black woman.