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Not to be rude, but I just want to understand why it is that people say afro Latino when growing up we learn that Latino already means you have black in you. So why the extra distinction?

Here’s the thing, “Latino” does not indicate an individual racial marker or racial identity not in Latin America, and not in the USA. Even Though the term Latino has been often used (incorrectly imo) as a race, we have to remember that folks are treated differently based on their actual racial makeup/background/phenotype.

Latinxs / Latin Americans of African descent have always, ALWAYS had terms to refer to themselves under the context of being African descendants. Currently the term we’re using is Afro Latino/ Latinx/ Latine.

We use the term(s) as a recognition of our African ancestry, especially when that very ancestry dictates our daily lived experiences. We use the term both as a cultural reference, and as a political tool to connect with black/ African Descendant peoples of other countries, regions, or continents.

We use the term to reinforce our desire to embrace our African heritage, especially in combat against the anti-black teachings of the globe. We don’t want our African heritage to be an implied part of who we are, when it is an overt part of our daily existence. It’s what people see when they look at us, it’s in the way we speak, the way we worship, the way our family’s have had to navigate institutionalized forms of racism etc. It’s intentional, and it’s useful as well as it being part of a long lasting trend of black identity categorizations of Latin Americans.

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Radicool folks really be capitalizing™️ on Black excellence. Queue all the think pieces reminding people that oprah is a billionaire (we forgot?) has a lot of brands (we forgot?) is a capitalist (we forgot?) and is ~neoliberal~

All to shine away from her rigorous effort in creating her brand and a model for work. Full disclosure, I used to run home from middle school to make sure I got in in time for her 4:00 show. Because on top of a brand and model, she did a great fucking job. And I would be nothing without the lessons learned from watching folks look at healing practices for themselves. But because woke points and being savage is so important in this society we don’t have time to reflect on her wonderful speech last night. Instead we have to warn people why she wouldnt be a great president (I’ve yet to see anyone, anywhere say anything about her considering, but you know people love writing about non-issues). Instead of writing about Recy Taylor or uncovering a rigorous history of Rosa Parks or thinking about what “telling your truth” looks like, our impulse is to knock someone down. Its disgusting and disingenuous. It most certainly isn’t radical.

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Afro Peruvian music and culture is often overlooked by the masses when discussing Latino heritage and culture!

Black Peruvian people overcame slavery and continue to fight racism .

I LOVE listening to traditional Afro Peruvian music , especially the group Peru Negro, dance/house music by the awesome group Afro Novalima, but by far I enjoy Susana Baca whose talent covers all genres of Peruvian music and beyond !

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do u ever think about how much you’ve changed in the past 2 years and ur just like, thank god.

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🍃🌿🌵🌱This! Via @lalobalocashares

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Highly sensitive (introverted) people process their environments - both physical and emotional - unusually deeply. They tend to notice subtleties that others miss - another person’s shift in mood, or a lightbulb burning a touch too brightly.

Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking (via hplyrikz)

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Afro Peruvian music and culture is often overlooked by the masses when discussing Latino heritage and culture!

Black Peruvian people overcame slavery and continue to fight racism .

I LOVE listening to traditional Afro Peruvian music , especially the group Peru Negro, dance/house music by the awesome group Afro Novalima, but by far I enjoy Susana Baca whose talent covers all genres of Peruvian music and beyond !

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dear goddess let there be a movie

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She’s ready

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Yes! Let them know ✊🏾

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I’M LIVIN

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Not everyone has a heart like yours. Most people will not give and give. All they know how to do is take. Not because they mean to, but because they never learned otherwise. And so, carrying a heart this big can hurt. It can leave you hollow and exhausted. And even though sharing so much of your light is a gift, it can also start to feel like a curse. But it doesn’t have to be. It’s okay to be selective about who gets your heart and time and energy. It’s okay to step back from people who take more than they give. Even if they have good intentions. Even if there are some days when the effort is there. Even if they love you and care — it’s okay to be particular about the people you let into your life. That isn’t selfish or unkind. It’s self-care. You can’t share your time and energy with everyone. You can’t meet everyone’s needs. And you can’t take care of people every minute of the day. No one can. You’re allowed to prioritize your self-care. You can’t be there for the people you love if your tank is empty. And you can’t be there for yourself if you’ve given all you have to give.

Daniell Koepke   (via internal-acceptance-movement)

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Them: Bring young people to the next meeting! We want to hear their voices!

You: Okay, what’s your budget to pay them for their time?

(Crickets) That is, the entire room falls silent.

Ah. So you want youth consultation. For free. But, how many of you are here for free?!?

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve experienced the conversation above in the youth nonprofit world while discussing youth empowerment.

Youth are important, youth are the future. Who’s going to disagree?

But though we love youth, how are we also working to translate that affection into respect?

A broad commitment to youth is demonstrated by a quick numbers search: the nonprofit registry Guidestar lists 36,900 organizations that identify youth development as their primary goal. That’s a lot!

But before we get too hype, we’ve got to put on our critical hats. While it’s great to ask what goods or services these nonprofits are providing youth, we need to also ask what are they doing to shift a world that chronically undervalues and disrespects youth?

What are they doing to challenge a society that is not made by or for youth?

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Ashton Sanders and Jharrel Jerome from Moonlight (2016) win Best Kiss at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards