Finnie discusses his experiences as an “AfroLatino, Blaxican” adolescent living in Albuquerque (Interviewed by Maria Sanchez).

Lauryn discusses her experiences growing up as half black and half Hispanic. After a rough path, she is returning to her identity through the lens of being Afro-Mexican (Interviewed by Michelle Téllez).

Jazz discusses her experience as an AfroChicana woman from Albuquerque, and shares her family background of having a Hispanic mom from New Mexico and Black father from Tennessee (Interviewed by Thayza Matos).

“Corky” points out colorism as an important marker for the different ways in which it is perceived and shares his family background (Interviewed by Doris Careaga-Coleman).

In this interview, Nacho talks about color prejudice, African contribution, and his experience as a mexicano, Chicano, prieto activist (Interviewed by Doris Careaga-Coleman).

Franklin is the trans-son of a Chicana mother and a Black father. In this interview, he shares his work as an activist for racial justice (Interviewed by Micaela Diaz-Sanchez).

Linda discusses her experiences in Chicago, family life and identity (Interviewed by Michelle Téllez).

Maury shares his experiences navigating being AfroMexican from la Costa Chica de Guerrero and the United States – Texas, and New Mexico (Interviewed by Doris Careaga-Coleman).

Desiree explains the complexities of her multiple racial identities as being “half Black, half Mexican, Blaxican, Afro-Latina, and Black Chicana” (Interviewed by Micaela Diaz-Sanchez).

In this interview, Emily shared her experience as an Afro-Latina woman growing up in Tucson to Mexican and Dominican parents (Interviewed by Michelle Téllez).

Joseph talks about his identity as a Blaxican, experiencing racism growing up, what inspires him as a luchador, and his hopes as a father (Interviewed by Micaela Diaz-Sanchez).

Allegra shares her experiences being a bi-racial White Blaxican navigating Tucson’s border community. She talks about how easy it is to embrace the Mexican identity in Tucson and the challenges with her Blackness (Interviewed by Michelle Téllez).

Esme defines herself as white, Black, and Mexican, and describes what that has meant for her growing up in a predominantly white area, and navigating her phenotype in Tucson (Interviewed by Michelle Téllez).

Jolie explains her relationship with Blackness, Mexicanidad, and Haitianness. Also, she recounts her earliest experiences with anti-Black racism (Interviewed by Michelle Téllez).

Diana discusses the importance of visibility and inclusion for Afro-Latinos and Afro-Mexicans within the Hispanic community. She highlights her Afro-descendant identity and the legacy of her mother and grandmother, which has inspired her work with the Afro-Mexican community in California (Interviewed by Dora Careaga-Coleman).

Gavino is an immigrant from an AfroMexican town, Juchitán, Guerrero, who has lived about 30 years in Santa Barbara. He describes experiences of discrimination as a young immigrant, people not believing he is Mexican, and learned affinity with African-Americans (Interviewed by Micaela Diaz-Sanchez).

Barbie and Lindsey talk about their identity and how they label themselves. Also, they both explain how it is growing up in Santa Barbara, and how continually they explain their origin (Interviewed by Micaela Diaz-Sanchez).

Lorena discusses what it means to identify as Afro-Latina and the ways that other Afro-Latinos experience racism, including her kids growing up in Santa Barbara. Lorena also discusses the pride in her ancestry proclaiming “Black is Beautiful” (Interviewed by Micaela Diaz-Sanchez).

In this interview, Bobby discusses what it means to embrace the complex histories of being Afro-Latino and also, shares what it means to celebrate his African ancestry (Interviewed by Micaela Diaz-Sanchez).

Nahsia talks about the significant role that her hair plays in her identity as an Afro-Latina. Also, she shares her experience as a leader of the BSU (Black Student Union) at a local Santa Barbara High School (Interviewed by Micaela Diaz-Sanchez).