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Negra & Beautiful: The Unique Challenges Faced By Afro-Latinas
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The frustrating ironies of being Afro-Latina hit Yuly Marshall with stunning regularity: At work at a Miami hospital, Hispanic patients of the Cuban-born radiology technician usually assume she’s African American, asking her, “Where did you learn to speak Spanish like that?” and expressing shock—even skepticism—that she’s really Latina. Other times, fellow Latinos will...
The 25 Most Beautiful Afro-Latinas in Hollywood!
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The December/January issue of Latina (on newsstands now) features a special report called “Negra & Beautiful” that explores the way a new generation of Hispanic Women is proudly claiming the identity of Afro-Latina after decades of having to choose between being Black or Hispanic.
Part of the reason there are more Afro-Latinas owning...
Get the Look: Yaya Dacosta's Festive Updo
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It seems like curly-hair chicas don’t always get a lot of love when it comes to festive party updo ideas. So often, we end up straightening it for a big event or just wearing it down—but Yaya DaCosta is ready to change that!
The beautiful model-actress showed off an asymmetrical curly updo on the red carpet last night that’s fun, sexy, and—maybe the...
Joan Smalls on Being the Only Puerto Rican Victoria's Secret Angel & Loving Mofongo
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Every few years, a fresh-faced model takes the fashion industry by storm! 2011 has been the year of Joan Smalls; her face has launched campaigns for Gucci and Roberto Cavalli and she's been spotted strutting down the catwalk of the season’s hottest couture fashion shows like Christian Dior and Givenchy. But, even with all these bragging rights and a...
The 2011 Latina Beauty Awards
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After weeks of scrubbing, swiping and blending our way through this year’s crop of skin care, hair care and cosmetic launches, we’ve chosen 25 can’t-live-without favorites. From a serum that gives you an instant glow to a conditioner that restores hair in just one use, here are the winners!
EXCLUSIVE: 'The War We Are Living' An Afro-Colombian Story
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In Colombia’s Pacific southwest region, gold is abundant. So much so that it has helped sustain the livelihoods of the region’s Afro-Colombians for generations. But now, gold has become the center of friction between local people and militias in the area. The tension has been captured in a new PBS special called The War We Are Living...
Junot Díaz On The Challenges of Growing Up Afro-Latino
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Dominican American writer Junot Díaz didn’t always feel accepted as a child. In an interview with Fox News Latino, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author spoke about growing up in the 80s as an...
Zoe Saldana is Latina's September Cover Girl!
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Stunning Afro-Latina actress Zoe Saldana graces the September 2011 cover of Latina magazine’s fall style issue, available on newsstands August 16th. The 33-year-old Dominican and Puerto Rican star of this month’s Colombiana opens up to about...
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