I love that you posted this! I didnt think afro-latinas had the same issues regarding color as we "just black" people do. Sometimes i feel that they hate us because they get treated like we do & they're not necessarily all black. I'm on the west coast and most of the Mexicans I see are darker skin. I heard from one of my friends that if they are lighter skinned they aren't considered "real Mexicans" and are made fun of. I guess this is just an issue everyone will always have =/
Yeahhhh. we all have our own issue, in my case In Dominican Republic I don't feel it as much as in the US, because I have "lighter skin" lol I didn't think about myself as a Black, but when I started to travel to the US and people, even LAtin, identify me as Black, I was like, wait a minute I am black, and it is ok with me in fact I love it, I don't take it personal..:)
Love this! Thanks for sharing! I usually don't watch videos longer than a few minutes, but I was all in with this one. I love Judy Reyes on Scrubs!! So, I was super psyched to see her! On the show, that was a running thing ... her Black husband would call her Puerto Rican and she would always correct him that she was Dominican.
Anywho, I always say, "No matter where you go, there you are." Growing up in the north east, I guess, exposed me to this long ago. It's funny that the reverse can be said for African-Americans or even Africans, I'm sure. What I mean is, my mom would often get mistaken as Latina because she has lighter skin and curly hair. I was recently asked by a Latina if I was mixed or was Caribbean or Latina ... guess why? Because I had "good" hair. *smh* I just laugh because it's not the first time I've been asked or the last. I often get asked "What are you?' "Black." They are like, "But where are your people from?" I'm like, "New Jersey and Virginia." LOL!!
I can so relate to this. Ever since I was a young girl growing up in Brooklyn I was asked if I was Latina...I never could understand why because I don't have straight hair, and I identified Latinas as having straight hair. I was so clueless! I still get that question today, but I understand better.
Thanks Haircapades.. Yes I love some part about that (Judy Reyes) last week a guy ask me what part of Puerto Rico is Dominican Republic? lol and is so ironic that nobody ever told me I had "Good hair" lol. Your hair is beautifull..
Truth is I always wanted to be a Black Latina! I've wanted to speak fluent Spanish since I can remember but just never pushed myself to get fluent. I would ask my mom when I was younger if she was sure our family wasn't from another country (that speaks Spanish) because I always felt this strong pull in my heart...I have no idea why. Her answer was always the same "Sweetie you are mixed with a bunch of stuff, but Spanish isn't one of them" lol. I always walked away disappointed. Even now in my adulthood I'm planning to relocate for a while to a Spanish speaking country after my kids leave for college. Any suggestions? I've been to DR and I really liked it but I've been told to consider Panama and Costa Rica as well.
This is an amazing video. I was born and raised in Spain, born from a white mother and possibly black father (I don't know for sure because I'm adopted). Grew up in a white family being a "black looking" child. Moving to the States was shocking because people tried to understand what I was, wanted to put me in one of their pre-made categories, and it was impossible. It sucks when you can't just be yourself and have to always justify who you are because of the way you look! I'm not African, I'm not American and I'm not Latina. I'm just ME!
Thank you soooo much for this!!!! I am Cuban & Black and Proud!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rhea.. Hot combination mamí
ReplyDeleteI love that you posted this! I didnt think afro-latinas had the same issues regarding color as we "just black" people do. Sometimes i feel that they hate us because they get treated like we do & they're not necessarily all black. I'm on the west coast and most of the Mexicans I see are darker skin. I heard from one of my friends that if they are lighter skinned they aren't considered "real Mexicans" and are made fun of. I guess this is just an issue everyone will always have =/
ReplyDeleteYeahhhh. we all have our own issue, in my case In Dominican Republic I don't feel it as much as in the US, because I have "lighter skin" lol I didn't think about myself as a Black, but when I started to travel to the US and people, even LAtin, identify me as Black, I was like, wait a minute I am black, and it is ok with me in fact I love it, I don't take it personal..:)
ReplyDeleteLove this! Thanks for sharing! I usually don't watch videos longer than a few minutes, but I was all in with this one. I love Judy Reyes on Scrubs!! So, I was super psyched to see her! On the show, that was a running thing ... her Black husband would call her Puerto Rican and she would always correct him that she was Dominican.
ReplyDeleteAnywho, I always say, "No matter where you go, there you are." Growing up in the north east, I guess, exposed me to this long ago. It's funny that the reverse can be said for African-Americans or even Africans, I'm sure. What I mean is, my mom would often get mistaken as Latina because she has lighter skin and curly hair. I was recently asked by a Latina if I was mixed or was Caribbean or Latina ... guess why? Because I had "good" hair. *smh* I just laugh because it's not the first time I've been asked or the last. I often get asked "What are you?' "Black." They are like, "But where are your people from?" I'm like, "New Jersey and Virginia." LOL!!
I can so relate to this. Ever since I was a young girl growing up in Brooklyn I was asked if I was Latina...I never could understand why because I don't have straight hair, and I identified Latinas as having straight hair. I was so clueless! I still get that question today, but I understand better.
DeleteThanks Haircapades.. Yes I love some part about that (Judy Reyes) last week a guy ask me what part of Puerto Rico is Dominican Republic? lol
ReplyDeleteand is so ironic that nobody ever told me I had "Good hair" lol. Your hair is beautifull..
Truth is I always wanted to be a Black Latina! I've wanted to speak fluent Spanish since I can remember but just never pushed myself to get fluent. I would ask my mom when I was younger if she was sure our family wasn't from another country (that speaks Spanish) because I always felt this strong pull in my heart...I have no idea why. Her answer was always the same "Sweetie you are mixed with a bunch of stuff, but Spanish isn't one of them" lol. I always walked away disappointed. Even now in my adulthood I'm planning to relocate for a while to a Spanish speaking country after my kids leave for college. Any suggestions? I've been to DR and I really liked it but I've been told to consider Panama and Costa Rica as well.
ReplyDeletewell Lady AJ. DR is the best, lol.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing video.
ReplyDeleteI was born and raised in Spain, born from a white mother and possibly black father (I don't know for sure because I'm adopted). Grew up in a white family being a "black looking" child. Moving to the States was shocking because people tried to understand what I was, wanted to put me in one of their pre-made categories, and it was impossible. It sucks when you can't just be yourself and have to always justify who you are because of the way you look!
I'm not African, I'm not American and I'm not Latina. I'm just ME!
I love your comment Laia.. well said
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