Who are some famous Afro-Latinos?

10 Famous Afro-Latinas You Should Know

  • Celia Cruz. Source. Cuban legend Celia Cruz is the probably most famous Afro-Latina.
  • Julia De Burgos. Source.
  • Rosie Perez. Source.
  • Gwen Ifill. Source.
  • Maritza Correia McClendon. Source.
  • Miriam Jimenez Roman. Source.
  • Janel Martinez. Source.
  • Susana Baca. Source.

Where are most Afro-Latinos from?

Afro-Latinos constitute a majority of the population in Cuba and the Dominican Republic. In Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Nicaragua, they form a significant minority. In terms of absolute numbers, Brazil has the largest Afro-descendant population outside of Africa.

Who coined the term Afro-Latino?

Moreno Vega has been instrumental in coining the term Afrolatino, which describes a Latin American person who has African ancestry. The debate surrounding this term was the focus of a conversation moderated by CHICA Executive Editor Shirley Velasquez with professor Marta Moreno Vega.

Who are famous Afro-Latinos and some who’ve made history in us?

8 Afro Latinos Who Made Important Contributions to US History

  • Miriam Jiménez Román. Art by Alan López for Remezcla.
  • Piri Thomas. Art by Alan López for Remezcla.
  • José Celso Barbosa. Art by Alan López for Remezcla.
  • Gwen Ifill. Art by Alan López for Remezcla.
  • Sylvia del Villard.
  • Felipe Luciano.
  • Julia de Burgos.
  • Arturo Schomburg.

Who are some famous Afro-Latinos from Mexico?

A Hidden Identity: 10 famous Afro-Latinos to celebrate during Black History Month

  • Celia Cruz.
  • Rosie Perez.
  • Zoe Saldana.
  • Miriam Jiménez Román.
  • Elizabeth Acevedo.
  • Maritza Correia McClendon.
  • Esteban Hotesse.
  • Esperanza Spalding.

How do you know if you are Afro Latino?

The main aspects which distinguish Black Hispanics born in the United States of America from African Americans is having Spanish as their mother tongue or most recent ancestors’ native language, their culture passed down by their parents, and their Spanish surnames.

Where do Afro-Latinos come from?

Afro-Latinos are African-descended peoples from Latin America and the Caribbean who reside in the United States.