News
21 June 2022
Afro-Colombian Francia Marquez's Ascendance Is Historic
The single mother and former cleaner captured many as they voted her and President-elect Gustavo Petro in to redirect the South American nation's path.
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Music
24 March 2022
Picós Sound Systems: A Nostalgic African Sound in Colombia
Barranquilla has become a catalyst of African rhythms in the Colombian and Caribbean coast.
News
13 July 2020
Un Fotoperiodista Afrocolombiano Documenta La Crisis del Coronavirus en Chocó
El fotógrafo Jeison Riascos captura no solo las historias dramáticas de la pandemia sino también la solidaridad de los habitantes del Chocó.
Arts + Culture
10 June 2020
Photos: An Afro-Colombian Photojournalist Documents the Coronavirus Crisis in Chocó
Photographer Jeison Riascos is capturing not just dramatic stories from the pandemic but also the solidarity shown by residents of his hometown, Quibdó.
Music
10 April 2020
Kevin Florez & The Busy Twist's 'Champetizate' Is a New Afro-Colombian Jam
Video Premiere: Watch the striking Cartagena-shot music video for "Champetizate" from Kevin Florez and The Busy Twist.
News
08 April 2020
These Colombian Civil Rights Activists Are Fighting to Make Sure Afro-Colombians are Counted in the Census
When 30 percent of Colombia's Black citizens disappeared from the data overnight, a group of Afro-Colombian activists demanded an explanation.
News
03 February 2020
Shakira Brought Afro-Colombian Dance to the Super Bowl
The singer danced Champeta during her performance of "Waka Waka," as well as Mapalé.
Music
06 January 2020
7 Afro-Colombian Bands From Palenque de San Basilio You Should Check Out
Palenque de San Basilio is considered the first free African slave town in the Americas. We compile a list of seven iconic and new Afro-Colombian bands from Palenque that shouldn't fly under your radar.
Film + TV
16 October 2019
Cimarrón Is the Women-Led Film Production Company Empowering Afro-Colombians to Tell Their Own Stories
The "first Afro-Colombian film production company," is teaching filmmaking in Colombia's black communities in order to combat the lack of representation.
Fashion + Beauty
07 May 2019
This Black Hairstyle Collective Is Embracing the Beauty of Natural Hair in Colombia
Chontudas wants to strengthen natural hair knowledge among young black girls in Colombia.
News
11 January 2019
The Official Trailer for Afro-Colombian Teen Witch Drama 'Siempre Bruja' Is Here
You're going to want to tune into this come February.
Arts + Culture
30 August 2018
This Festival Celebrates the Best Music and Art Coming Out of Colombia's Pacific Black Coast
A look inside the Petronio Álvarez Festival—a five-day fete held in Cali, Colombia.
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