Cadena Collective — Latinx Community

Daughter of God: Khristine Lorraine

Daughter of God: Khristine Lorraine

I shared on my Instagram post about being Black, Hispanic and a DACA Recipient; sometimes I feel like all the odds are against me. I've experienced racism, discrimination and hurtful comments simply because I am all of these things. I have at times been forced to choose a race/ethnicity and have been told that I am not welcomed in this country. Despite all of this, I will continue to walk with my head held high. My parents have sacrificed too much for me to be beaten down by the opinions and actions of others.

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Community Guide: Maria Yolisma Garcia

Community Guide: Maria Yolisma Garcia

I met Maria when she was a young teen in high school and was awed by her go-getter spirit and willingness to speak up about her immigration status and willingness to stand up for others. She always struck me as wise beyond her years, honest to the core and loyal to her family, friends and community. As time went on we continued to run into each other at community events and my admiration for her work ethic continued to grow. We asked her to model for Cadena because she embodies a young Latina who lives in-between two cultures, never forgetting where...

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Fighting Anti-Black Racism in the non-Black Latinx Community

Fighting Anti-Black Racism in the non-Black Latinx Community

How can we work to embrace intersectional solidarity between Latinx and Black/Afro Latino communities, and speak about fighting anti-Black sentiments to our inner circles -- to our primos, parents, and tios?

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