Afro-Mexicans (Spanish: afromexicanos), also known as Black Mexicans (Spanish: mexicanos negros), [2] are Mexicans of total or predominantly Sub-Saharan African ancestry. [3][2] As a single population, Afro-Mexicans include individuals descended from both free and enslaved Africans who arrived to Mexico during the colonial era, [3] as well as po...

Nov 27, 2024 · From crumbling Aztec empires to flamboyant mariachi bands, Mexico has a wealth of history. Less known and often overlooked is the country’s connection to the African diaspora and the rich Afro-Mexican cultures that followed. There are several reasons why this culture isn’t well known outside of Mexico.

Jun 11, 2021 · The Mexican census can help politicians, lawmakers, and citizens carefully assess issues affecting African descendants, such as access to resources, education, and other critical aspects of life throughout Mexico, which many communities are fighting for today.

Feb 6, 2016 · For the first time its history, Mexico announced it would recognize people of African descent on its official census. What does it mean for Afro-Mexicans themselves — and why has it taken so...

Nov 17, 2022 · Although only consisting of 1 percent of the population, Afro-Mexicans exist in communities throughout parts of Mexico and deserve recognition. To help shine a light on this marginalized group, here are some things you can learn about Afro-Mexicans.

Jul 9, 2015 · An estimated 200,000 Africans were brought to Mexico under slavery, which ended in the country in 1829. Yet Afro-Mexicans remain a marginalized and often forgotten part of Mexico’s identity.

3 days ago · As a result, Afro‑Latinx communities frequently face stereotyping, discrimination, and social invisibility. In countries like Puerto Rico and Mexico, for instance, public discourse has sometimes overlooked the presence and contributions of Black Latinos in favor of lighter-skinned images that do not fully capture the diversity of the population.

Jul 29, 2022 · In Mexico, the Afro-descendant population, recognized as the third cultural root, amounted to 2,576,213 people in 2020, which means that for every 100 people residing in the country, two are considered Afro-descendants because of their history, culture and traditions.

Feb 28, 2023 · Afro-descendants are an exceedingly vulnerable and marginalized group, responsible for past and continuous contributions to the rich tapestry that is Mexican society. So, why aren't they...

The early participation of Africans in the conquests of Mexico was followed by an influx of African freedmen and slaves. The sharing of cultural space by the descendants of Afro-Mexicans was thus a process over time. There are several bibliographic works on Black presence in Mexico.