Afro-Mexicans (Spanish: Afromexicanos), also known as Black Mexicans (Spanish: Mexicanos negros), [2] are Mexicans of total or predominantly Sub-Saharan African ancestry. [3][2] As a single population, Afro-Mexicans include individuals descended from both free and enslaved Africans who arrived to Mexico during the colonial era, [3] as well as po...

Afro-Mexicans have deep cultural roots in Mexico, but have been overlooked for centuries by their own country because they are a relatively small population. However, their cultural and historical contributions to Mexico cannot be ignored - not to mention their presence in …

Nov 27, 2024 · From crumbling Aztec empires to flamboyant mariachi bands, Mexico has a wealth of history. Less known and often overlooked is the country’s connection to the African diaspora and the rich Afro-Mexican cultures that followed. There are several reasons why this culture isn’t well known outside of Mexico.

Jan 11, 2022 · Since the census, an estimated 2.5 million people have self-identified themselves as Afro-Mexican. Cuajinicuilapa, which sits in the Costa Chica region, is one of several regions in Mexico with the highest population of people of African descent, with …

Feb 6, 2016 · For the first time its history, Mexico announced it would recognize people of African descent on its official census. What does it mean for Afro-Mexicans themselves — and why has it taken so...

Jan 17, 2025 · Afro-Mexicans have dramatically influenced the arts as well. From vibrant musical genres like son jarocho to breathtaking dances that echo their ancestral roots, they’ve infused Mexico with a rich cultural mélange.

Jun 11, 2021 · The Mexican census can help politicians, lawmakers, and citizens carefully assess issues affecting African descendants, such as access to resources, education, and other critical aspects of life throughout Mexico, which many communities are fighting for today.

Jul 29, 2022 · In Mexico, the Afro-descendant population, recognized as the third cultural root, amounted to 2,576,213 people in 2020, which means that for every 100 people residing in the country, two are considered Afro-descendants because of their history, culture and traditions.

Aug 15, 2023 · Los afromexicanos son el grupo de personas nacidas en México que tienen ascendencia africana. Negros, afromixtecos, jarochos o afromestizos son otros términos usados para referirse a este grupo étnico, que nació luego de la conquista de los españoles. Los africanos fueron llevados a México como esclavos.

“Calidades, castas y razas en el México virreinal: el uso de categorías y clasificaciones de las poblaciones de origen africano.” Mujeres africanas y afrodescendientes: Experiencias de esclavitud y libertad en América Latina y África. Siglos XVI y XIX, editado por María Elisa Velázquez y Carolina González, INAH, 2016, pp. 435-446.