Afro-Latina
noun
Af·ro-La·ti·na
ˌa-frō-lə-ˈtē-nə 
variants
or less commonly Afro Latina
plural Afro-Latinas also Afro Latinas
1
: a Black woman or girl of African ancestry who is a native or inhabitant of Latin America
Charo Mina-Rojas talks African history in Latin America and the specific struggles of Afro-Latinas in Colombia.—
The Real News Network
The Real News Network2
: a Black woman or girl of Latin American origin and African ancestry living in the U.S.
"I think it's just indicative that the doors are opening," [Ariana] DeBose told the press. "It's an honor to be seen, it's an honor to be an Afro-Latina—an openly queer woman of color, a dancer, a singer, and an actor.—Kaitlyn McNab
Kaitlyn McNab
Afro-Latina
adjective
or less commonly Afro Latina
Afro-Latina writers
took pride in her Afro-Latina heritage
Examples of Afro-Latina in a Sentence
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Moving forward Sheperd hopes Afro-Latina girls continue to step into the world with pride.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
The Afro-Latina artist grew up in Paterson, N.J., but has called L.A. her home for more than three years.
—Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
According to Mansur, embracing different music genres has helped Ludmilla become the most listened to Afro-Latina artist in the world, and the first to reach the one-billion plays cap on Spotify.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024
Luna Magic Founded by the Afro-Latina Frías sisters, this indie beauty brand has a range of products for the eyes, lips, and face.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 Oct. 2023
Ayala — who identifies as Afro-Latina, Lebanese and Irish — aimed to be the first woman of color to hold a statewide office in Virginia during her unsuccessful run for lieutenant governor that same year.
—Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
National Holistic Healing Center — Washington, DC View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Holistic (@nationalholisticdc) Founded by Afro-Latina biomedical researcher and entrepreneur Dr. Chanda Macias, the National Holistic Healing Center is an entire experience.
—Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com, 20 Apr. 2023
The Afro-Latina performer starred in a Super Bowl commercial earlier this month that featured a meal for couples.
—Leslie Patton, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2023
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
The Afro-Latina artist grew up in Paterson, N.J., but has called L.A. her home for more than three years.
—Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
According to Mansur, embracing different music genres has helped Ludmilla become the most listened to Afro-Latina artist in the world, and the first to reach the one-billion plays cap on Spotify.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024
Luna Magic Founded by the Afro-Latina Frías sisters, this indie beauty brand has a range of products for the eyes, lips, and face.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 Oct. 2023
Ayala — who identifies as Afro-Latina, Lebanese and Irish — aimed to be the first woman of color to hold a statewide office in Virginia during her unsuccessful run for lieutenant governor that same year.
—Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
National Holistic Healing Center — Washington, DC View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Holistic (@nationalholisticdc) Founded by Afro-Latina biomedical researcher and entrepreneur Dr. Chanda Macias, the National Holistic Healing Center is an entire experience.
—Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com, 20 Apr. 2023
The Afro-Latina performer starred in a Super Bowl commercial earlier this month that featured a meal for couples.
—Leslie Patton, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2023
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