Janel Martinez

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ve created a list of memoirs and novels that explore colorism, identity and immigration, among other topics viewed through an Afro-Latinx lens. Here are 7 books by Afro-Latinas that women of the Diaspora...

Growing up, I’d secretly wish teachers would pass over my last name. "Martinez?" Just the mention of it raised too many questions and attention. Saying my last name out loud, only meant I’d have to explain yet again how I was a...