Historical Info
How were Afro-Latinos transported to Latin America and the Caribbean?
Transatlantic slave trade.
What was Nicolas known for?
Including Afro-Latino elements.
What does art in Afro-Latino culture represent? (name 1)
Ancestral memory & African spirituality.
What talents does Ashley have?
Actress, Author, & playwright.
What is dancing used for in Afro-Latino culture? (name one of the 3 reasons)
Storytelling, resistance, & celebration.
What does "Negro Bembon" translate to?
A black person with thick lips.
How are Dark skin individuals perceived in the Latino community?
They are seen as ugly.
What would cause bad luck according to Ashley's poem? (Name 1)
to whistle in your home & to not wipe your feet at the door.
What were the main countries that colonized Afro-Latinos? (Name 3)
Spain, Portugal, France, England, & The Netherlands.
What were the two jobs Nicolas worked after abandoning a legal career?
typographer & journalist.
What struggles do Afro-Latinos face?
Racism & discrimination.
What Screen and Stage Appearances did Ashley have? (Name 3)
HBO, Netflix, Marvel, The Public Theater, & The Lark Play Development Center.
What forms of Ancestral memory or African spirituality can be found? (name 3)
Paintings, sculptures, murals & street art.
What does Nicolas work underscore? (Name 1)
The importance of cultural pride & resistance against oppressive structures.
What would cause your life to become complex as a Afro-Latino? (Name 2)
Location, social status, gender, & how their identity is perceived.
What is the main theme of Ashley's poem?
Superstition of bad luck.
How are Afro-Latinos reclaiming their black identity and celebrating their roots? (name 2)
leading movements in Activism, Art & Education.
What elements did Nicolas include in his poems? (name 2)
Afro-Myths, Rhythms, & traditions.
What dances were created by Afro-Latino culture? (name 2 or more)
Salsa, Rumba, Samba, Cumbia, & Mambo.
As a woman poet what rank did Ashley previously hold?
3rd in the world.