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Andrea Navedo in a bts look x

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The Life & Times Of Frida Kahlo (2005) dir. by Amy Stechler // Frida Kahlo from an unsent letter to Diego Rivera

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AFRO-LATINA models & look slayers in general to follow on social media - part 1

From the TOP LEFT to BOTTOM RIGHT (instagrams linked):

Joan Smalls (Puerto Rican), Amara La Negra (Dominican-American), Monica Style Muse (Dominican-American), Lineisy Montero (Dominican), Mariane Calazan (Brazilian), Anastasia Lovera (Dominican-American), Paula Almeida (Brazilian), Anne Barreto (Brazilian), Laís Ribeiro (Brazilian), Juliana Nalú (Brazilian).

Part 2 here - (Sorry if I didn’t include any fave of yours, these are some I follow myself - if you have any recommendations for future posts, let me know)

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this is beautiful

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Mexico's "Prettiest Flower in the Land" contest promotes its mixed indigenous and Spanish heritage.

really nice video about a beauty contest that doesn’t only praise ~european beauty standards~

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For her advocacy, integrity, and barrier-breaking badassery, America Ferrera is our #WCW. Read our brand new exclusive with the Superstore superstar.

"This Is America, Speak English": Latinas On The Fear Of Speaking Spanish In Public

“Most people know I can be found at any given point of the day speaking with my mom on the phone — in Spanish. We check in with each other several times a day, a tradition that we created nearly four years ago to deal with the distance between us.”

Link to complete article by Refinery29

#latina #latin #latinx #spanish #racism #this is america #prejudice #maga

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eiza gonzález for nylon magazine, may 2017.

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Vanessa Romo

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Maysa

“Maysa is a project about race and gender in Brazil. I met Maysa during the final contest for “Young Miss Brazil”, in April 2014, she was there registering. On this day I discovered that this contest has two categories, one for black people and another for white people. Young Miss Brazil and Young Miss Brazil Black Beauty; created to encourage black girls to participate. Racism is, unfortunately, very common, although approximately 50% of Brazilians are African descendants. The vast majority live in a perpetually marginalized states. Months later, Maysa contacted me for a photo-shoot for her personal portfolio, she wanted to give a try to the 2015 contest. What was supposed to be a simple gift, became a work in progress. We started to get in touch, and month after month we developed a strong friendship. One that is helping me to be aware of the tough reality of my own country; racism, sexism, social exclusion, and a struggle to survive. In 2015 Maysa won the title Young Miss Brazil Black Beauty. I’m seeing Maysa and her family, fighting to get to a comfortable place, and social recognition. And what is more exciting, I’m seeing the coming of age of a wonderful human being that represents a lot of values that my country is slowly losing.” - Luisa Dorr

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AFRO-LATINA models & look slayers in general to follow on social media - part 2

From the TOP LEFT to BOTTOM RIGHT (instagrams linked):

Suzane & Suzana Massena (Brazilians), Mariana Santos (Brazilian), Erika Parker (Panamanian), Janibell Rosanne (Dominican-American), Cheyla Anise (Puerto-Rican American), Manuela Sanchéz (Dominican), Mairaly - HarmoniCurls (Dominican-American), Edgy - Curly.Edgy (Colombian), Claribel - CurlsByClaribel (Dominican), Steffany Borges (Brazilian)

Part 1 here - (Sorry if I didn’t include any fave of yours, these are some I follow myself - if you have any recommendations for future posts, let me know)