February marks the celebration of Black History Month in the United States and Canada. The annual month-long observance of African-American history first took place in 1970 at Kent State University.

Although she doesn't look a day over 30, the lovely Gina Torres is turning 43 today. And what better way to honor the stunning Cubana than by naming her one of our most beautiful Afro-Latina celebs on the planet!

Gina, we love you, you're beautiful (inside and out) and we're so proud to have you representing for Latinas in Hollywood. 

Without further ado -- and in honor of Gina's cumpleaños-- we proudly present the 20 Most Beautiful Afro-Latinas on the Planet. Happy birthday, Gina!

The season of VH1’s hit show Basketball Wives L.A. may be over, but there is plenty of residual buzz surrounding its stars, in particular Laura Govan.

After the show, the part-Mexican, part-black mother of four (and sister of Gloria Govan) has undergone quite a few transitions recently, such as her engagement to on-and-off-again boyfriend, NBA baller Gilbert Arenas. Govan also looks better than ever, having shed about 80 pounds to reveal a slimmer, svelte figure.