BIENVENIDOS
Creando consciencia de la existencia de personas que son de herencia Afro-Latina, honrando a nuestras culturas ricas y diversas. Educando y uniendo a nuestras comunidades a travésde la Diversidad, el Desarrollo del Liderazgo, la Inclusión y el Arte.
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Creating awareness of the existence of people who are of Afro-Latino heritage by honoring our rich and diverse cultures. Educating and uniting our communities through Diversity, Leadership Development, Inclusion and the Arts.
I = Identifying Oneself S = Social Issues B = Building Character L = Leadership Development
WE STAND TOGETHER IN SOLIDARITY
2020!! What a year this has been for us All. Many people dying from the Coronavirus (especially in the African-American communities), having to quarantine for several weeks, the economy hitting a low, causing unemployment for millions of people. If that’s not enough, Black men and women continue being murdered in the hands of a few corrupt individuals in law enforcement. My heart is full!
Today, the International Society of Black Latinos stand in solidarity with the family of Mr. George Floyd and the many families of African-American men and women whose lives were stolen prematurely.
The death of Mr. Floyd has opened the eyes of our nation and is now a page in history that will never be forgotten. How we decide to move forward will be the turning point for us Blacks in America.
Educating and Uniting Our Communities is the work of the International Society of Black Latinos. Our goal is to not only bring awareness of the Afro-Latinos, but reach our youth, particularly (but not limited to), our high-risk populations in the inner cities, through workshops and seminars, in local schools and business, that reinforce the importance of building a stronger and unified community. Our emphasis is on academia, self-awareness, social acceptance (tolerance), character building, cultural and artistic enrichment, and leadership development.
Having walked alongside many protesters this week, I am proud and optimistic to see the power of the youth and the direction they will take this country moving forward. It is up to us to mentor them. I know racism will never go away, but I am hopeful that equality will find its place in our nation. Now that the curtains have been pulled wide open for the world to see the injustice, we as Black people have endured for so many years, it can no longer be ignored. This is a Movement. We must vote…It is vital!
For many of us that came from other countries, we now live here and call the United States home. We are all Americans. Working together, we will make a difference. I have Faith!
Juanita Palacios-Sims
Founder, International Society of Black Latinos
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Good Job!
Outstanding website. Please notify me of future events.
LOVE THIS WE NEED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT.
I would like to know more about your organization .
Una persona afrolatina es alguien que tiene sangre negra y latina(española) o alguien que descende de africanos en America Latina?
Looking forward to more of my history. Living in Puerto Rico as young adult transform me for life.
Awesome.
Thank you for this,I never heard about the society, anyway I can join.let me know.
Estoy interesada saber mas del grupo.me puedn mandar mas informacion please.
Interesting, very interesting!
Keep me posted.
Anthony@AnthonyPenn.com
I’m so glad that I finally found you guys. Thank you for all that you have done.
Bendiciones
Just did another referral for you.
Judy
I have such wonderful memories of this event. Here is wishing you the very best!
Exito en su gran labor . Abrazos desde la isla del encanto . Estamos a su disposicion .
Querida y admirada Juanita,
Le quiero dar las gracias por el reconocimiemto tan importante que me hizo.
Muchas gracias por su gran trabajo y direccion para ISBL. Su trabajo es muy necesario para nuestra comunidad y su juventud.
La felicito!
Que Dios continue bendiciendo todos los aspectos de su vida!!!
Justo Almario
Juanita Palacios-Sims, what an amazing, fun, classy and super prestigious event! Thank you so much for honoring me and making my mother and I so welcomed. May God continue to grant you grace and favor in all you do! Norka T. Regalado.
Have no idea how I came across you but am happy I did. I had no idea there was such an organization. I am in Washington, D.C. How can I contribute my expertise and experience?
Un afrolatino es una persona que nacio en un pais de Latinoamerica y cuyos ancestros son originarios de Africa. Los afrolatinos hablamos español y en algunos casos, ademas algun dialecto de la region. Saludos!
how can I join if I’m in another state
Please send me your email to add to our contact list. Thank you.
I’m the Executive Director of the Afro-Latino Association for Policy and Advocacy based out of New York. Let’s do some collaborative work. We’re on Facebook and Twitter. Keep in touch. http://www.AfroLatin.org
Thank you for reaching out Richard. Yes, let’s! Please send me your email address or contact me at juanita@blacklatinos.org. Have a great day!