Black, Mexican and proud. Afro-Mexicans in Los Angeles are navigating their mixed heritage. | AJ

🌍 Afro-Mexicans are part of Mexico’s rich cultural tapestry, yet they continue to face daily struggles of invisibility and racism. The Afro-Mexican movement is gaining strength, with activists and artists leading the charge to reclaim their identity and dismantle stereotypes. 🇲🇽💪🏾 Despite societal denial, Afro-Mexicans contribute to Mexico’s heritage in language, traditions, and the very fabric of the nation’s history. 🌿 However, embracing an Afro-descendant identity is still a challenge d

🇲🇽✊🏾 Most Afro-Mexicans Live in the Costa Chica & Veracruz ✊🏾🇲🇽 In places like the Costa Chica of Guerrero & Oaxaca and Veracruz, African and Indigenous cultures came together to create something unique and powerful. 🥁 Instruments — African drums and rhythms fused with Indigenous instruments like flutes and marimbas, creating new sounds that defined regional music. 💃🏾 Dances — African movement traditions blended with Indigenous ceremonial dances, giving rise to celebrations like the Dan