Afro-Latina
noun
Af·ro-La·ti·na
ˌa-frō-lə-ˈtē-nə 
variants
or less commonly Afro Latina
plural Afro-Latinas also Afro Latinas
1
: a Black woman or girl of African ancestry who is a native or inhabitant of Latin America
Charo Mina-Rojas talks African history in Latin America and the specific struggles of Afro-Latinas in Colombia.—
The Real News Network
The Real News Network2
: a Black woman or girl of Latin American origin and African ancestry living in the U.S.
"I think it's just indicative that the doors are opening," [Ariana] DeBose told the press. "It's an honor to be seen, it's an honor to be an Afro-Latina—an openly queer woman of color, a dancer, a singer, and an actor.—Kaitlyn McNab
Kaitlyn McNab
Afro-Latina
adjective
or less commonly Afro Latina
Afro-Latina writers
took pride in her Afro-Latina heritage
Examples of Afro-Latina in a Sentence
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To transform the Afro-Latina actor into the blue-skinned, 8-foot-tall humanoid, the movie utilizes an innovative form of performance capture technology, pioneered by filmmaker James Cameron.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Best known for her portrayal of Jessica Pearson on the hit series Suits and its spinoff Pearson, Torres became the first Afro-Latina to create, star in, and produce a television series with the latter.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Black nuclear families, like the one Cardi B (who is Afro-Latina) was part of for the past seven years, are actually on the rise, according to Christina Cross, a professor, researcher, and sociologist at Harvard University who has studied this subject extensively.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Moving forward Sheperd hopes Afro-Latina girls continue to step into the world with pride.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
The Afro-Latina artist grew up in Paterson, N.J., but has called L.A. her home for more than three years.
—Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
Ayala — who identifies as Afro-Latina, Lebanese and Irish — aimed to be the first woman of color to hold a statewide office in Virginia during her unsuccessful run for lieutenant governor that same year.
—Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
National Holistic Healing Center — Washington, DC View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Holistic (@nationalholisticdc) Founded by Afro-Latina biomedical researcher and entrepreneur Dr. Chanda Macias, the National Holistic Healing Center is an entire experience.
—Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com, 20 Apr. 2023
The Afro-Latina performer starred in a Super Bowl commercial earlier this month that featured a meal for couples.
—Leslie Patton, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2023
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Best known for her portrayal of Jessica Pearson on the hit series Suits and its spinoff Pearson, Torres became the first Afro-Latina to create, star in, and produce a television series with the latter.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Black nuclear families, like the one Cardi B (who is Afro-Latina) was part of for the past seven years, are actually on the rise, according to Christina Cross, a professor, researcher, and sociologist at Harvard University who has studied this subject extensively.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Moving forward Sheperd hopes Afro-Latina girls continue to step into the world with pride.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
The Afro-Latina artist grew up in Paterson, N.J., but has called L.A. her home for more than three years.
—Daniel Eduardo Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
Ayala — who identifies as Afro-Latina, Lebanese and Irish — aimed to be the first woman of color to hold a statewide office in Virginia during her unsuccessful run for lieutenant governor that same year.
—Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
National Holistic Healing Center — Washington, DC View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Holistic (@nationalholisticdc) Founded by Afro-Latina biomedical researcher and entrepreneur Dr. Chanda Macias, the National Holistic Healing Center is an entire experience.
—Ashley Garcia Lezcano, refinery29.com, 20 Apr. 2023
The Afro-Latina performer starred in a Super Bowl commercial earlier this month that featured a meal for couples.
—Leslie Patton, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2023
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