Tag: hispanic heritage month

Hispanic Heritage Month: On Being Afro-Latinx

October 14, 2020

Chances are, if you have Dominican, Puertorican or Cuban heritage, you have African roots in one way or another. The history of the Caribbean is complicated, and rich, painful yet beautiful. Although we don’t have time for a full history lesson today, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m happy to share a little bit … More Hispanic Heritage Month: On Being Afro-Latinx

Finding My Place: Growing up as a Hispanic-American

October 12, 2016

*Getting a little personal on this post as part of the #HispanicHeritageMonth* I was born in Brooklyn, New York to a Dominican family. My parents emigrated to the U.S. in the early 70’s and spent their teenage years and young adulthood living in New York. Although NYC is known as the global melting pot, my … More Finding My Place: Growing up as a Hispanic-American