Las raíces del tamarindo | Episode 9

In this episode Jenn and Ingrid explore how colorism and
anti-black sentiments are pervasive in Latino culture, language
and media. In response to SoHo Karen’s incorrect assertion that
she couldn’t be racist because she was Latina, the episode
focuses on discussing how colorism presents itself in Latino
households and how often Latinos celebrate European heritage but
erase or ignore heritage that traces back to Africa. The hosts
discuss some of the instances of colorism that they have
witnessed, including how black and brown people are depicted in
telenovelas and biases and stereotypes held by family members
against black and brown people. Ingrid also reflects on watching
the documentary Jamaica y Tamarindo and learning about Mexican
Afrodescendientes.


Colorism - /ˈkələrˌizəm/ - Discrimination based on skin tone
among members of the same race or ethnic group.


Rebelion (No Le Pegue a La Negra) - Joe Arroyo Listen on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/00Ro1lnV3V6i87aY4t8Q43?si=kjHBLuAoRYq3p8qfjaxDpw 


*We didn't provide context on the song when we brought it up in
the episode. The song tells the story of an enslaved African
rebelling against oppressors when his wife is being abused. The
chorus says "No le pegue a la negra" or in English " Don't hit
the black woman."*


Jamaica y Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico -
https://www.epfmedia.com/jamaica-tamarindo 


HipLatina | Why Understanding Colorism Within the Latino
Community Is So important by Giselle Castro -
https://hiplatina.com/colorism-within-the-latino-community/


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