Conversations about racism within the Latinx community have gained more visibility in recent years, with Afro-Latinx scholars, activists, and cultural leaders shedding light on the deep-rooted anti-Blackness that persists in Latin America and its diasporas. These discussions examine the historical and systemic forces that have marginalized Black Latinx people, including colorism, erasure in media representation, and the denial of African heritage in many Latin American cultures.