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Afro-America: The Invisible History of Latin America

Afro-America: The invisible history of Latin America

América Futura explores, through seven stories in three languages, the Afro-descendant communities of the continent to tell the story of about 25% of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean: 150 million people who identify as Afro-descendant and who have shaped the countries of the region, but whose histories have traditionally been erased or reduced to stereotypes

The Invisible History of Latin America promotes a new narrative for telling the stories of Afro-descendant territories and peoples. Their histories are essential for building the region’s future.
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Afroamerica: The Hidden History of Latin America

The Invisible History of Latin America is a special project by América Futura, a section of EL PAÍS America, in partnership with CAF — the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean — exploring Afro-descendant communities across the continent. And we also want to hear from you. We know that many families have hidden stories — will you share yours with us? americaesafro@gmail.com

Credits:

Original idea: Eddi Marcelín.
Project direction and general editing: Lorena Arroyo.
Texts: Desirée Yépez, María Mónica Monsalve, Noor Mahtani, Paola Nagovitch, Lorena Arroyo, and Yuliana Ortiz Ruano.
Audiovisual editing: Gladys Serrano and Héctor Guerrero.
Illustrations: Eddaviel Montero.
Photographs: Leonardo Carrato, Gaby Oráa, Tizzy Tokyo, Chelo Camacho, María Andrea Parra Vélez, and Vicente Gaibor.
Design and layout: Mónica Juárez Martín and Ángel Hernández.
Video production: Héctor Guerrero, Carlos Martínez, Guadalupe Aizaga, Montse Lemus, Paulina Cepeda, Lorena Arroyo, Diego Jemio, and Caio Ruvenal.
Podcast production, editing, and assembly: Desirée Yépez and Óscar Moreno.
Translation and editing coordination: Paola Nagovitch (English) and Denise Mota (Portuguese).
SEO & Social Media: Julieta Sanguino y Víctor Méndez

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