Afro-Latin Americans (Spanish: Afrolatinoamericanos), also known as Black Latin Americans[30] (Spanish: Latinoamericanos negros[a][34]), are Latin Americans of total or predominantly sub-Saharan African ancestry. Genetic studies suggest most Latin American populations have at least some level of African admixture. [35][36][37]

Mar 21, 2025 · Afro-Latinos embody a rich and diverse cultural heritage that bridges African and Latino traditions. As the U.S. continues to grapple with issues of race, identity, and representation, it is crucial to acknowledge and celebrate the unique experiences of Afro-Latinos.

Mar 1, 2016 · Afro-Latinos are one of these Latino identity groups. They are characterized by their diverse views of racial identity, reflecting the complex and varied nature of race and identity among Latinos.

May 2, 2022 · In 2020, there were about 6 million Afro-Latino adults in the United States, and they made up about 2% of the U.S. adult population and 12% of the adult Latino population. About one-in-seven Afro-Latinos – or an estimated 800,000 adults – do not identify as Hispanic.

Sep 4, 2016 · Afro-Latin America encompasses peoples of African descent living in Latin America. Surprisingly to most North-Americans, only 4.4% of Africans forced into slavery in the Americas came to the United States.

In May 2022, Pew Research Center reported that there were an estimated six million Afro-Latino people in the United States, comprising 2% of the adult U.S. population, and 12% of adult Latinos. They also stated that one-in-seven Afro-Latinos did not "identify as Hispanic" and that 30% of Afro-Latino adults were 18 to 29.

Discover how Afro-Latinx activists, educators, writers, artists, musicians, and athletes represented at the National Portrait Gallery have contributed to U.S. culture and history. Afro-Latinx...

AfroLatinidad is a collective cultural identity of Latinos of full or partial African descent. There are an estimated 200 million African descendants in 19 Latin American countries. AfroLatinidad celebrates the cultural similarities among many African Latinos in Latin America.

Jul 9, 2020 · Rejecting racism and celebrating her Afro-Latin beauty is why Amara La Negra says she’ll continue to speak up.

Sep 26, 2021 · Ultimately, defining what it means to be Afro-Latino is personal and can be subjective, multiple scholars and Afro-Latinos told CNN. They have dark and lighter skin, they are fully bilingual...