50 Shades of Black and Brown: Race vs. Ethnicity

"You're Latina? I thought you were Black!"  Race: each of the major divisions of humankind, having distinct physical characteristics. Ethnicity: the fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition. The first time I ever saw an Afro-Latina on television was way back in 2001. I was … Continue reading 50 Shades of Black and Brown: Race vs. Ethnicity

“While You Were Distracted by Caitlyn Jenner…”

Facebook users suddenly become experts on world news, for some reason. One thing I've noticed is that Facebook can be both a blessing and a curse. It's given me a chance to connect with people I haven't seen in years, and I'm able to properly indulge in wacky videos and pet shenanigans from my distant … Continue reading “While You Were Distracted by Caitlyn Jenner…”