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Afrolatinidad: Art & Identity in D.C.
This interview series highlights the vitality of the local Afro-Latinx community. Before the term Afro-Latinx entered popular discourse, Latin Americans of the Diaspora have been sharing their stories through artistic manifestations online and in community spaces throughout the district. Their perspectives are intersectional in nature of existing in between spaces of Blackness and Latinidad.
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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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