Lisa De Andráfueda, Poet, Folklorist and Mother of Jairo Varela of the Niche Group
Teresa Martínez de Varela, known by her pseudonym Lisa de Andráfueda was an Afro-Colombian writer, poet, and academic. She was one of the first Afro-Colombian women to publish her literary…
The 5 Best Books Inspired by Afro-Descendant Women
An interview with Camila Rivera: co-founder of the Luanda Afro-descendant Women’s Collective in Chile, published on UNESCO’s official website revealed that being of African descent determines her life experience and means resistance to…
Franca Ovadje Leads Equality for African Women
Meet Franca Ovadje the Afro-descendant woman who leads the new world with the issue of gender equality for women in Africa.
Valuable Recognition as an Icon to Celia Cruz in the American Quarter Coin
On February 1st, thanks to the 'American Women Quarters Program', it was announced that Celia Cruz, will be part of the 25-cent coin of the United States
Campaign To Link Rural Women to Sustainable Projects
Rural Women Campaign: make women visible as guardians and promoters of sustainable development
There Is No Excuse for Discrimination, Even Your Hair!
Afros are sometimes labeled and have been considered unacceptable or even unprofessional. But who decided hair could be good or bad?
What Aspects Have Changed for Black Female Athletes?
Are the Olympics fighting or perpetuating the stereotypes and discrimination against black female athletes?
International Day of Afro Women, To Preserve Their Origins and Rights
Since 1992, we have commemorated the International Day of Afro Latin-American, Caribbean, and the Diaspora Descendent Women as a result of the efforts of women in 32 countries in Latin…
Natural Hair, Something Bigger Than Fashion
Certain expressions about hair type may often have a discriminatory tint and are sometimes overlooked. In this note, we want to show how this affects job and educational opportunities for…
Women Building a Country: Vice Presidential Candidates in Colombia
It is the second time in the history of Colombia that two women are vying for the Vice Presidency of the Republic in the current election period.