Wells Fargo is out to educate people of color by way of their Advancing Homeownership Fair on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Santa Ana College, located at 1520 W 17th St. in Santa Ana.
Hopefully, Ariana DeBose’s Oscar win for the best-supporting actress playing the role of Anita in West Side Story will mark a positive change and open more opportunities for Afro-Latinos in the entertainment industry.
It’s fair to say that Jillian Mercado (born April 30, 1987) is a role model and a hope for thousands of creative artists who are disabled. It’s clear from her accomplishments that she doesn’t take “no” for an answer often. Along with her work as an actress, Mercado is a prominent figure in the fashion world and constantly challenging archaic ideas of beauty. True to her zodiac sign (Taurus), she is keen to fight the lack of representation for people with disabilities in the fashion, entertainment industry, and beyond.
To be Afro-American, Afro-Latino and Queer is a double dose of challenges and therefore the most fertile ground for reinvention and creation.
Her passions have propelled her into a position of influence and leadership as she fights for equal rights for Black and Afro-Latino citizens.
On this day June 30, 2017, NPR highlighted the story of Arturo Schomburg in a piece titled, “One Of The Fathers Of Black History Was Afro-Puerto Rican.” Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at www.Black365.US
The gala celebrates the legacy of our Afro- Latino heritage spotlighting the cultural traditions through music, art and dance.
Afro-Latino Superstar Amara Le Negra Discusses Colorism, Career and Clapbacks
Wanting nothing more than to connect with his kids, but having no money to support them or himself, Tray falls back on the skills he learned in prison to make ends meet.