Afro-Latinos: Tell Us Your Racial Microaggression Story, And How You Handled It

Because you *CAN* be black and Latinx.

Yes, it's 2018 and Afro-Latinas STILL have to explain their identity to people, including other Latinas.

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So we're calling all our Afro-Latinx readers to tell us if they've ever faced anything similar to what happened to Amara "La Negra."

So we're calling all our Afro-Latinx readers to tell us if they've ever faced anything similar to what happened to Amara "La Negra."

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Maybe it was a co-worker who made an inappropriate comment about your identity.

Maybe it was a co-worker who made an inappropriate comment about your identity.

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Or a close-minded family member who made you feel excluded for your looks.

Or a close-minded family member who made you feel excluded for your looks.

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So, vent in the comment section: What was your experience with racial microaggressions as an Afro-Latinx, and how did you handle it? Share your story and you could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.

So, vent in the comment section: What was your experience with racial microaggressions as an Afro-Latinx, and how did you handle it? Share your story and you could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.

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