How Afro-Latinos Came To Be

Did you know that millions of Africans were enslaved not only in the United States, but across Latin America and the Caribbean? Under Spanish, Portuguese, and French rule, they shaped cultures through music, spirituality, and food—leaving lasting traditions like conga rhythms, plátanos, and Brazil’s feijoada. Today, Afro-Latinos carry this powerful legacy, speaking Spanish, Portuguese, or French while celebrating their African roots. Discover how deeply African heritage transformed Latin America in ways many never realize.

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West Indian American Carnival

West Indian American Carnival

The West Indian American Carnival or NY Carnival is an annual celebration of West Indian culture, held on around the first Monday of September in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York City.

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St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2023

St. Lucia Jazz & Art Festival

The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival is an annual event on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia that brings together local and international musicians and other performing artists, as well as artisans. While billed as a jazz festival, the event, now in its 30th year, features performers in an array of different genres, including hip-hop, reggae, soca, pop and world beats.

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