24 Products That Celebrate The Sheer Awesomeness Of Being Afro-Latinx
Being Latinx comes in many shades, so you know you gotta represent!
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1. A statement pin to show everyone that being Latina isn't a monolith — we come in so many beautiful shades.
Get it from Latina Made Not Maid on Etsy for $2.25.
3. A morena T-shirt, because you love all the shades of our brown skin, you sure do!
Get it from Jen Zeano Designs on Etsy for $32+ (available in sizes XS-4XL).
4. A set of natural-hair essentials, including deep conditioner, scalp treatment oil, and hair cream that'll moisturize your dry ends and make them super healthy.
Get it from Mic Mas ReMiX on Etsy for $30.75.
5. A long-sleeve Central American shirt, because not all Afro-Latinxs are from Cuba — who gave them all that (wrong) information, anyway?
Insert eye-roll here.
Get it from Brown Sugar and Canela for $40+ (available in sizes S-2XL).
6. A sweet-as-azúcar kids book to tell the amazing story of la reina de salsa, Celia Cruz, and inspire your little ones to be whatever they wanna be!
Promising review: "Awesome book! Abuelita enjoys reading this book to my son. The bright colors are attracting and entertaining. Azúcar!" —Lupita Padilla
Get it from Amazon for $8.49.
7. A shady tote with a groovy-ass design, because you literally cannot see the haters. You're too fly!
Get it from Sugar Lump Creations on Etsy for $20+ (available in small, medium, and large).
8. A long-sleeve T-shirt so you can have some self-affirmation on just how magnificent you and your dark skin are.
Get it from Gilded Nopal on Etsy for $35 (available in sizes S-2XL and in black and pink).
9. A cool print featuring the greatest soccer player on this earth, Pelé. You need that boa sorte to win the next World Cup!
Get it from Hog Art Design on Etsy for $25.54+ (available in two sizes).
10. An ethereal pin that'll display just how mystical you can be when given the right tools.
Get it from Gilded Nopal on Etsy for $13.
11. A mujer rebelde candle so you can channel the revolutionary spirit of your people: Fighting for change is in your blood.
And like, if you just so happen to do some brujería while you're at it, so be it!
Rebel Betty is a self-described Afro-Boricua visual artist, educator, and organizer from Chicago. Her pieces are unique and powerful artworks that add a gorgeous pop of color and culture to your space.
Get it from Rebel Betty Arte for $12.
12. A Celia Cruz T-shirt with her hair in rollers, because let's be real: She was just like your abuelita before she goes out — those curls have got to be set!
And in the words of minha avozinha, when you go outside, "you never know who you're gonna meet!" (Advice I personally live by.)
Get it from Peralta Project for $45 (available in sizes S-2XL).
13. A spectacular crewneck shirt that'll let everyone know exactly what you are, in case they didn't already know.
Get it from Glam Her Tees on Etsy for $32 (available in sizes S-3XL).
14. A picture book by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Junot Díaz depicting how awesome it is to hail from the Dominican Republic, even if you've never been there yourself!
15. A relatable shirt every Afro-Latinx will understand (especially our obsession with Selena and having our edges grow fruitfully with the help of castor oil).
Filled with a variety of totally wearable and awesome pieces, Yo Soy Afro Latina attempts to bring representation and awareness of the "Black Diaspora within Latin America and the Caribbean."
Get it from Yo Soy Afro Latina for $23.95 (available in sizes S–XL and in five colors).
16. A pair of handpainted earrings to capture the true essence of being Cubana, while serving some old-school looks.
17. A forest-green sweatshirt asking all the dull-ass haters if they're jealous of your amazing glow.
Created by the uber-popular Dominican YouTuber Monica Style Muse, Muse is a limited line of cozy sweatshirts that'll have you shining brighter than you already do.
Get it from Muse for $35 (available in sizes S-XL).
18. A pair of charming fluffy earrings. Let's be honest: You need a break from all the hoops you have. Necesitas algunas opciones!
19. A couple of edgy T-shirts that'll send a powerful message to anyone moving into a community who doesn't wanna understand the culture.
Started by an Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent from Spanish Harlem, Piritees celebrates black and brown people and uses their cool AF gear to speak up against injustices occurring within marginalized communities.
Get it from Piritees for $28 (available in sizes XS-L).
20. An untrusting Aurorita pin encouraging her people to keep one eye open and recognize injustice when they see it.
21. A dad cap to place over your poppin' curls — your natural hair is fucking beautiful, damnit!
Get it from Yo Soy Afro Latina for $21.95 (available in white and beige).
22. An Afro-design T-shirt displaying all of the wonderful words to describe being Afro-Latinxs. Para que te vean!
Amara La Negra has given a huge spotlight to the crusade many Afro-Latinas face within their own communities, as well as outside it. Her brand, ALN Clothing Line, carries a ton of pieces to celebrate the brilliance of black Latinas everywhere.
Get this shirt from ALN Clothing Line for $25.
23. A dope Brazil pin, because Brazilians are too often left out of Latinidad and you've got so much pride!
Viva o Brazil!
Get it from Midnight Dogs on Etsy for $10.
24. A colorful print to represent the magia of Carnaval. You can hear the rhythmic sounds of samba from here.
Get it from Realismagico on Society 6 for $17.99.
All this blatinx merch has us feeling pretty inspired!
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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