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The Passage Project Highlights Connections to Africa and Each OtherTrina Robinson
July 8, 2008
The mission of The Passage Project: Stories from the African Diaspora is to transcend traditional ideas of race and identity through the words of people living throughout the world.
Declaración de las mujeresMujeres Reunidas en la Conferencia de la Sociedad Civil de las Américas
8 de julio, 2008
Las mujeres somos protagonistas indispensables para el avance de la lucha contra el racismo, la discriminación, y las formas conexas de intolerancia.
Statistical Genocide in Puerto RicoChristopher Rodriguez
June 26, 2008
Based on the current rate, Afro-Puerto Ricans will statistically disappear at the end of the current century. We are witnessing the beginning of statistical genocide—Latin American style.
Bringing Panama's West Indian Voices to the ForefrontVioleta Donawa
June 26, 2008
In an effort to correct and enrich historical accounts of peoples in the Americas, Dr. Ifeoma Kiddoe Nwankwo has founded a new project to gather, preserve and disseminate Panama’s West Indian history.
Black Orphans: Latin America Rejects Its OwnJackeline Stewart
June 15, 2008
When asked where I am from, I’ve stuck my chest out and proudly proclaimed, “The Bronx.” I had gotten comfortable being Panamanian only when I wasn’t questioned about it.
Se Crean Líderes Afrodescendientes en HondurasGregoria Jiménez
June 15, 2008
Este mes darán inicio al V Diplomado de la Escuela de Formación de Líderes Afrodescendientes en Derechos Humanos, concientes de la gran necesidad de proveerles a ellos y ellas de herramientas sencillas y prácticas para la defensa de sus derechos económicos, sociales y culturales.
Mami Knows Best: Maintaining Your Cultural Diet for Good HealthNivia Binett-Carroll
June 3, 2008
Whether it is arroz con pollo, roti, rice and peas or collard greens and cornbread, we all have fantastic memories of the food our parents prepared for us. But let’s face it—some of our dietary habits need serious modification.
Let's Celebrate Afro-Latin Identity All Year LongJameelah Xochitl Medina
May 26, 2008
Afro-Latinos are not half-Latino and half- Black. They are both fully Black and fully Latino. This can present a host of identity issues.
United in the Struggle in Washington, D.C.Felicia Montgomery
May 20, 2008
Grupo Afro Descendiente was born out of a panel discussion held at the University of the District of Columbia. The organization seeks to unite African descendents from Latin America in the United States.
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