Iām not going to tiptoe around this topic. If it makes you uncomfortable – good. For starters – a lot of men constantly hope they have a chance with me, romantically. I started to notice this years ago, but I feel now is the perfect time to say something. Being that I am Afro-Latinaā¦men seem…
Tag: Afro-Mexicana
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There are some touchy topics Iām going to cover here, but they are all truths. I long abandoned the āread for readā group antics of other writers because I was out of place. Iāve had many writers, especially white women, confront me for no reason other than fear. While I am prolific, imagine 20 year…
Not Keeping My Mouth Shut
I am Afro Mexicana, and proudly American. No, I donāt watch football, so I didnāt watch the halftime show. However, I have words. First out of the gate – someone mentioned people shouldnāt complain because they eat salsa, chips, guacamole and drink tequila. Pause. Bad Bunny, Benitoā¦is Puerto Rican. So thatās mofongo, plantain chips, and…
Latina and Proud
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? What I learned from my abuela was to garden. Unfortunately, she was hiding her heritage, so I had to learn odd things here and there. I had an idea she was Mexican (coffee ice cream, and banana popsicles gave her away)…
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