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AMERICAS
Colombia’s Underwater Graveyard: Divers, Spirits, and the Relentless Search for the Disappeared
For two decades, Buenaventura's San Antonio estuary has whispered rumors of hundreds of bodies being dumped into its murky waters.…
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Afro-Inspired Cultural Journeys in Latin America Showcase Traditions and Captivating Stories
Travelers seeking a deeper connection to Latin America’s Afro-descendant heritage will find a new pathway through Kim Haas’s pioneering tours.…
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Buena Vista Social Club Lights Broadway With Afro-Cuban Beats
With a mix of classic tunes and energetic Afro-Cuban beats, "Buena Vista Social Club" arrives on Broadway. The show presents…
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Colombia’s Musical Power Sounds Through Guapi’s Tough Times
Music gives hope in Guapi, a small town in Colombia's Cauca region. It shows the strength of the people. Violence…
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The Petronio Álvarez Seeks to Become the Most Important Afro Festival in Latin America
With Brazil as the First Guest Country and Concerts by ChocQuibTown and Susana Baca, the 26th Edition of the Petronio…
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The 5 Best Books Inspired by Afro-Descendant Women
For many years, women have tried to confront racism from a gender perspective. That is why afro-descendant women try to…
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Who Are Francia Márquez And Marelen Castillo, The Vice-presidential Candidates In Colombia?
Colombia will have for the first time in its history an Afro woman as vice president. Francia Márquez and Marelen…
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There Is No Excuse for Discrimination, Even Your Hair!
Afros are sometimes labeled and have been considered unacceptable or even unprofessional. But who decided hair could be good or…
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International Day of Afro Women, To Preserve Their Origins and Rights
Since 1992, we have commemorated the International Day of Afro Latin-American, Caribbean, and the Diaspora Descendent Women as a result…
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Why Are Black Women at Higher Risk of HIV?
In the United States, one in five HIV infections occurs among women, and most of them are in the black…
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