Yo Soy Blacktina - Dr. Clara Marcela Mosquera-Lopez
Afro-Latina Scientist Dr. Clara Marcela Mosquera-Lopez is breaking ground in science. Read more about her dedicated work in the field of STEM... Blacktina Magazine is honored to showcase Afro-Latina Scientist Dr. Clara Marcela Mosquera-Lopez in our Yo Soy Blacktina series for her dedicated work in the field of science. Born in Quibdó, the Chocó Department of Colombia, Dr. Mosquera-Lopez was recently named the 2015 Afro Scientist of the Year (La Científica Afro del Año) by El
Five Suggestions for Afro-Latinas When Loaning Money to Family or Friends
Loaning money to family or friends can be a huge dolor de cabeza. Read on for suggestions on what to do when others try to take your kindness for weakness... Loaning money to family or friends can be a huge dolor de cabeza. I love my family, and I adore my girlfriends, but I have always made it a personal rule not to lend money because of the strain that it can place on the best of relationships. If I have the money, I just give it without expecting to ever see it again. It i
Welcome to Blacktina Magazine
Welcome to Blacktina Magazine! We’ve been M.I.A., but we are BACK! Read what our Founder and Editor-in-Chief has to say about her vision for the magazine… Hola Afro-Latinas! Welcome to Blacktina Magazine, a magazine created by an Afro-Latina for fellow Afro-Latinas. I know that we have been M.I.A. for a while, but we had to take care of some things on the backend in order to bring you a great platform. I am an Afro-Latina of Panamanian and Colombian descent. I'm Panamanian o
Afro-Latina Gymnast Sophina DeJesus Wows Crowd With Killer Floor Routine
Award-winning Afro-Latina gymnast and UCLA senior Sophina DeJesus wowed the crowd with a killer floor routine for the Bruins at a meet against Utah on Saturday. This talented young lady managed to incorporate the Whip, Nae Nae, and Quan into her routine, finishing it all off with a fierce and final dab! According to ESPN, the 5-foot-1 tumbler received a 9.925 for the performance and tied for fourth place in floor exercise results. Check out her killer floor routine below: Bor
Four Flavorful Dishes to Celebrate Your Latin American Culture on Super Bowl Sunday
I’m not necessarily a football fan, but I love having guests over on Super Bowl Sunday. Watching a flashy half-time show, spending time con mis amigos y familiares, funny commercials, and great food are all ingredients for an amazing fiesta. Not to include the fact that I just love to cook! Cooking has always been a way for me, as an Afro-Latina, to celebrate my Latin American culture. So while football is as American as you can get, my Super Bowl Sunday menu won’t be. Here
5 Fundamental Gym Exercises That Every Afro-Latina Should Do
Esta frio afuera, but believe it or not, summer is just a few months way. Ok, summer is more like 5 months away, but that’s not too far away correcto? Five months is more than enough time to get your body nice and sculpted para la playa. Whether you’re an Afro-Latina who is new to the gym, or you go to the gym on a regular basis, we would like to share 5 basic gym exercises that every Afro-Latina should do. These exercises can be used as a starting point for establishing a r
Afro-Mexican Population Lacks Basic Human Rights
According to the Comisión Nacional de los Derechos Humanos (CNDH), there is a lack of inclusive public policies for African descendent communities in northern Mexico. In far north Mexico, there are small communities of Afro-Mexican populations, especially in the state of Coahuila and along the border that Mexico shares with Texas. These Afro-Mexican communities are descendants of free blacks and runaway slaves who fled the United States in the 19th century. One particular pop
'Orange Is the New Black' Actress Dascha Polanco Accused of Assaulting Teen
On Thursday, Dascha Polanco, 33, who plays the role of Dayanara Diaz on Orange Is the New Black, was arraigned on assault, attempted assault and harassent charges in Manhattan Criminal Court. According to Page Six, Polanco allegedly assaulted 17-year old Michelle Cardona at her home, causing "bruising and redness to her face, scratches to her arm, and substantial pain." According to court papers, Cardona alleges that Polanco punched her "about the face and head with a closed
Fans Label Christina Milian a 'Bad Mom' for Letting Daughter Wear 'Weave' and She Re
It seems that Christina Milian can't catch a break this week. On Wednesday Christina shared a photo on Instagram of her 5-year old daughter, Violet Nash, wearing waist length braids. Christina took the tot to meet Zendaya Coleman at the first World AIDS Day Benefit event. Unfortunately Christina's fans were not feeling the look and called her a 'Bad Mom' for letting the tot wear a 'weave.' Christina responded with the following comment: "For those of you more concerned with V
AMBER Alert Called Off After Abducted 3-Year Old Hispanic Girl is Found
Earlier today, the New York and New Jersey State Police departments activated the Amber Abducted Child Alert Plan after a man allegedly stabbed a 31-year old woman multiple times and fled with their their 3-year-old child. According to the NYPD, 51-year old Diomedes Valenzuela allegedly stabbed his ex at 1:44 p.m. this afternoon 2974 Perry Avenue in the Bronx during a domestic dispute. Valenzuela then fled with the couple's 3 year-old daughter, Rebecca Valenzuela. The victim
