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Posts by Carolina Meurkens
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Coming of Age in Poetry: An Interview with Elexia AlleyneGrowing up in D.C.’s barrio, Elexia remembers a vibrant, tight-knit Dominican community.
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Cuban Identity and Transculturation in Abstract Painting: An Interview with Ramón MenocalRamón draws inspiration from the colors of Havana’s streets and his cultural heritage as an Afro-descendant.
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At the Intersection of Blackness and Latinidad: The Afro-Latinx Community in Washington, D.C.From across borders and continents, the Afro-Latinx community has brought a world of culture, spirituality, and rhythm to Washington, D.C.
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Uplifting the Sounds of the African Diaspora: An Interview with Daniel del PielagoDaniel’s intersectional identity manifests in his exploration of music and language.
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