For all the Latino's and Latina's, the Mun2 Network has produced an interesting original documentary exploring what it means to be "Black And Latino" in America. This is not only about America but about Europe to. Their are many Black latino's who are still being discriminated because of their black color. Just like one Colombian girl said: As a Colombiano negrito I've always been proud of my black side even after being ridiculed by my mom's white Colombian side for it. They despised me wearing my hair in twists as a teen and identifying with black culture as well as Colombian. It's amazing what ignorance you come across or plain disregard for also being "latino".
On a new original web documentary called "Black and Latino," celebs like Laz Alonso (Jumping the Broom), Tatyana Ali ("Fresh Prince of Bel Air"), Christina Milian ("Dip it Low") and journalist Soledad O'Brien discussed their experiences and the complexities of race in the Latino community. They speak on everything from defining themselves to hair to learning to please everyone.
This was a very good documentary. What I find really infuriating is that we are all discussing this issue within the paradigm that doesn't fit reality. WHY is this such a problem for people?
Watch Laz Alonso, Christina Milian, and Tatyana Ali talk about their controversial experiences inside......
Why do you think that Black Latino's are not being viewed as Hispanics?
When will racism DIE!
ReplyDeleteHmmm This is kinda dumb if ur skin is black then u are black. My dads black and my mom is half finnish half russian and i speak russian to her but i dont think im a russian black person. Im just a black guy.
ReplyDeleteI'm African, I can say I'm african because I still have my culture, language and know my history. You cannot say to a group of people that on a large scale is mixed that they're either black or white looking latino. Latinos are mixed with almost everything (africans (from slaves) + medtrn. european+ natives+arabs). Just because they look black doesn't mean they're african.
ReplyDeleteIts the same with morrocans in Africa
ReplyDeleteWe aint talking bout morroco... although some of the girls look like latinas :p
DeleteWhat is a black person supposed to look like? Jet black skin, flat and broad nose, and kinky hair? How stereotypical. If you ever visit African countries, you'll see some folks that don't have that look, especially in Ethiopia and Somalia. It's not because they're mixed, it's because Africans have the most diverse gene pool. Seriously, what's up with some folks wanting to be mixed? You hate being black that much?
ReplyDeletethe world is sooooooo messed up with this "she's black, look at him he aint latino, she aint got good hair"......give me a break!!!!!!!! the first thing we are is human..we are all human beings...we are all people, trying to live a successful life and be happy..we are all fearfully and wonderfully made!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJayD.. "the world" that youre refrring to is America. America is just messed up when it comes to race. They were the ones who created the stereotype of a black men/women. And how there hair is not good and blabla...
DeleteOne of the actors says the 'world's perception. NO. @Anonymous I totally agree with you. This is American perception and their need to categorize or stereotype everything. America likes labeling people... Im glad Im from Europe!
DeleteSo are you saying that Europe haves no racism at all.. bunch of BS
DeleteWhy is NAPPY HAIR always the issue.. smh
ReplyDeleteYall aint african...please
ReplyDeleteChristina Millian is the most beautiful black women on this planet .. DAMN SHES HOT!
ReplyDeletePoint of correction.. SHE AINT BLACK! LMAO
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