Afro-Latina

American  

[af-roh-luh-tee-nuh] / ˈæf roʊ ləˈti nə /

adjective

1. of or relating to Black Latinas with African ancestry: widespread Afro-Latina support for the candidate.

   an Afro-Latina singer from Cuba;

   widespread Afro-Latina support for the candidate.

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noun

1. a Black Latina with African ancestry.

   famous Afro-Latinas in Hollywood.

Etymology

Origin of Afro-Latina

First recorded in 2000–05; Afro- ( def. ) + Latina ( def. )

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Afro-Latina

Burgos, a member of the North Hollywood Neighborhood Council, is part owner of a murder mystery theater company and has been looking to become the council’s first Afro-Latina member.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024

New York assembly member Karines Reyes, who is Afro-Latina, said she was "deeply disturbed" by Ms Hochul's remarks.

From BBC ● May 7, 2024

Matos, who was born in the Dominican Republic and is the state’s first Afro-Latina lieutenant governor, would be the first Latina to represent Rhode Island in the House.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 4, 2023

“I just keep thinking to myself, ‘What if something had happened?’” said Santana, who is Afro-Latina.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 14, 2023

The Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, will be the first Afro-Latina to be featured on the U.S. quarter.

From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2023

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