Help Us Build Cultural Equity Through Art & Education
The Afro-Latino Education & Arts Collective creates educational, cultural, and community-centered experiences that celebrate Afro-Latino identity while increasing visibility, representation, and access to resources through the arts.
Our Services
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We produce immersive cultural experiences that bring communities together through music, food, art, dance, storytelling, and live performances that celebrate Afro-Latino and Caribbean culture.
Thousands of attendees engaged through annual festivals
Increased visibility for Afro-Latino artists, performers, and vendors
Free public cultural programming for families and youth
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We provide educational workshops, presentations, and Afro-Latino ethnic studies resources designed for schools, universities, and organizations seeking culturally inclusive programming.
Youth-centered learning experiences
Culturally responsive educational materials
Greater awareness of Afro-Latino history and identity
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We collaborate with artists, educators, performers, filmmakers, and cultural workers to create platforms that amplify Afro-Latino voices and storytelling.
Opportunities for emerging creatives
Artist showcases and exhibitions
Community-centered creative collaborations
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Through partnerships, events, and outreach initiatives, we connect communities with free resources, cultural programming, and meaningful conversations around identity, equity, and representation.
Accessible community programming
Cross-cultural dialogue and engagement
Support for underserved communities
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We use film, photography, interviews, and digital storytelling to preserve Afro-Latino narratives and share stories that are often overlooked in mainstream media.
Educational video content
Community storytelling initiatives
Increased online visibility for Afro-Latino experiences
LATEST EVENTS
DID YOU KNOW THAT?
“Being Afro-Latino is distinct and exists along a person’s racial identity, national origin and includes culture, ancestry and physical features… it is much more than just a label and much more than just a race.”
— Ana Gonzalez-Barrera, Researcher“Afro-Latinxs had a poverty rate of about 23 % in 2019,a higher than both non-Black Latino and overall U.S. rates.”
— UCLA Latino Policy & Politics InstituteAbout 6 million adults in the United States identify as Afro-Latino, making up roughly 2 % of the U.S. adult population and about 12 % of all Latino adults — highlighting the size and presence of Afro-Latino communities nationwide.
— Pew Research CenterAFRO-LATINDID (Puerto RICO)
This short series featuring our founder Sharon Cruz; explores what it means to be Afro-Puerto Rican and embrace your Black identity. Through stories, traditions, and personal reflections, it celebrates the pride, resilience, and cultural richness that keep Blackness alive.
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