However, like most Afro Mexican activists, Castorela believes that nationwide recognition is still a long way off. “If we look around, we’ll see curly hair, high cheekbones, full lips or dark ...

The Afro-Latino Culture Fest returns to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes on July 19th, featuring a variety of vendors and ...

Official figures from 2024 estimate the Afro-descendant population in Mexico is 3.1 million, mainly residing in the states of Guerrero, Morelos, Colima and Quintana Roo.

However, like most Afro Mexican activists, Castorela believes that nationwide recognition is still a long way off. “If we look around, we’ll see curly hair, high cheekbones, full lips or dark ...

Afro Mexican activist and actress Eréndira Castorela poses for a photo with her jarana jarocha instrument during a break from a Mulato Teatro rehearsal, in Ticumán, Mexico, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Afro Mexican actors fighting racism celebrate their heritage through their plays Unlike the efforts made to raise awareness of Black history in the United States, acknowledging the presence of ...