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"Like White people of Hispanic heritage, Black Hispanics are often overlooked in the U.S. mass media and in general American social perceptions, where being "Hispanic" is often incorrectly given a racial value..." - -Wikipedia

This is just my list of famous Afro-Latinos in history. Some may have just one great-grandparent from a Latin American country and others may have just one great-grandparent of African origin. I don't care. I'm using the "one-drop" rule here. If you've got one drop of Black blood, you're my people and if you've got one drop of Latin blood, you're my people. So, no matter what, you're all my people.

This is a work in progress so if you know of anyone notable who is missing from this list, please let me know. Obviously, I'm not going to include every sports player, politician and rapper, otherwise, this list would be way too long.

Oh, and if the person is Puerto Rican or of Puerto Rican descent, he or she is obviously American. I really didn't think I needed to spell that one out... ]]> http://public.fotki.com/latinegra/famous-latinegras--/ Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:51:15 GMT http://public.fotki.com/latinegra/curly-girl/ "The Original Curly Girl" Album
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Album date: (Aug 9, 2008)
I met Lorraine Massey, author of "Curly Girl" at GBS in Coral Gables (Miami). She was so nice and so caring. She said MY hair was "amazing" and "beautiful." I just love her!!!

Don't forget...You can read the story of our meeting in my hair journal: http://journals.fotki.com/latinegra/its-menaturally/entry/rksdbrwgwbd/

Please join me on Facebook where you will have access to all of my most recent pics (without passwords) and updates! You can search for me as Latinegra (or Bella Morena, or click here: http://www.facebook.com/latinegra?ref=profile) and please "friend" me. ]]> http://public.fotki.com/latinegra/curly-girl/ Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:44:16 GMT http://public.fotki.com/latinegra/natural/ "Natural Since 2002" Album
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This is me, naturally.
My first attempt at going natural was from 1993 to 1997. Then, I relapsed and went back to the chemicals. Then on October 19, 2002, I decided I had had enough. I am chemical-free and I plan to stay that way!

Please join me on Facebook where you will have access to all of my most recent pics (without passwords) and updates! You can search for me as Latinegra (or Bella Morena, or click here: http://www.facebook.com/latinegra?ref=profile) and please "friend" me. ]]> http://public.fotki.com/latinegra/natural/ Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:35:29 GMT http://public.fotki.com/latinegra/kinky-curly_curling/ "Kinky-Curly Curling Custard vs. Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding" Album
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Looks the same to me. The differences are in the application, the final texture and the smell. Custard tends to be on the sticky side and Pudding is more crunchy. Pudding is also a lot more work as I have to apply the Buttercream and my hair has to be soaking wet. But the curl definition is pretty much equal. And I personally, hate the grape smell of the Pudding, especially when combined with the peppermint smell of the Buttercream. It makes me nauseous. I love the aroma of the Custard. It's absolutely heavenly!

Please join me on Facebook where you will have access to all of my most recent pics (without passwords) and updates! You can search for me as Latinegra (or Bella Morena, or click here: http://www.facebook.com/latinegra?ref=profile) and please "friend" me. ]]> http://public.fotki.com/latinegra/kinky-curly_curling/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:59:32 GMT http://public.fotki.com/latinegra/pretty-haired_models/ "Pretty-Haired Models" Album
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I don't know if they're all natural-haired models, but I think their hair is pretty. I would love to know how to re-create some of the styles on my own head! ]]> http://public.fotki.com/latinegra/pretty-haired_models/ Wed, 12 Apr 2006 02:34:53 GMT