Gina Torres’s Pearson offered a rare chance for Afro-Latino representation in mainstream TV, but lack of consistent support from the community contributed to its cancellation. If we want authentic stories and bigger budgets, we must back our actors and actresses beyond social media.
Karol G’s Tropicoqueta is a bold and musically diverse project that explores a wide range of Latin sounds with the help of top-tier collaborators. While the album showcases her versatility and artistic ambition, it also invites conversation around representation and visual storytelling, particularly in the rollout of singles like Latina Foreva.
Discover Ain’t I Latina, the leading platform founded by Janel Martinez that has empowered Afro-Latina voices for over a decade. Learn how this groundbreaking site combats Latinidad’s exclusion of Black Latinas by providing vital representation, community, and visibility that inspires and uplifts across the diaspora.
Walter Mercado, the legendary Puerto Rican astrologer and television icon, passed away on November 2, 2019. Known for his flamboyant style and message of “¡Mucho, mucho amor!,” he left behind a lasting legacy of love, empowerment, and spiritual guidance that touched millions across the Latino world.
