The 2020 Census revealed that a growing number of Latino Americans are acknowledging their Black heritage. But that choice has never been simple. Professor Tanya Hernández of Fordham University School of Law** **joins Jason Johnson to talk about the bias Afro-Latinos have faced across the Americas, from their governments and even their own families. They also explore how Afro-Latinos pressing for greater representation in entertainment, media, and politics.
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Guest: Professor Tanya Hernández, Fordham University School of Law
Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel, Jasmine Ellis, and Asha Saluja
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