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15 T-Shirt Brands Every Afro-Latina Needs In Her Closet
I like making lists. For everything. Christmas gifts. Lippies I want to try. Books I need to get my hands on. And t-shirts. I've acquired...
Amanda M. Pericles
Nov 19, 20177 min read
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Nola Skinsentials: Becoming a #NolaBabe
It is officially autumn. Which means, it's getting cold. No more being naturally hydrated by the humidity outside, but rather welcoming...
Amanda M. Pericles
Nov 7, 20173 min read
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"I Hated My Hair"
I have a younger sister who is fifteen years old. She looks just like me, and she's enjoys unicorns, baking, and YouTube. There might be...
Amanda M. Pericles
Nov 2, 20173 min read
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Why I Hate Being "Afrolatina"
When labeling or identifying a woman, we all pretty much know what to expect. And there are 50 bajillion types of women in this world, so...
Amanda M. Pericles
Oct 20, 20173 min read
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Reina Rebelde: The Best of Both Worlds
I'd say that one of the best parts about being an afrolatina is that you have the best of both worlds *cues Hannah Montana*. By a stroke...
Amanda M. Pericles
Oct 13, 20172 min read
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MIZIZI: Streetwear for the Diaspora
Hey guys! Welcome back! Let me just say - I get so excited when I find dope things on social media because it means I get to share it...
Amanda M. Pericles
Sep 30, 20175 min read
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First Protective Style
As Spanish speaking Latinas, we tend to grow up with lots of conversation and bias surrounding our hair ... and others' hair. How it's...
Amanda M. Pericles
Sep 15, 20175 min read
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Getting Pulled Over
Most of us have witnessed (via social media or in real life) the tremendous amount of police brutality and killings that occur on a day...
Amanda M. Pericles
Sep 8, 20174 min read
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The Birds and the Bees
Sex. It's something that I was expected not to have until marriage. It's something many of us are not expected to have until marriage,...
Amanda M. Pericles
Aug 30, 20174 min read
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Psuedo Makeup Haul!
Makeup. If you know me personally, you'll know that I was the ultimate tomboy forever and didn't discover the amazingness that is makeup...
Amanda M. Pericles
Jul 28, 20177 min read
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Your Average Afrolatina
Hi, you! Welcome to Your Average Afrolatina. I'm sure you're asking yourself, " ... The average afrolatina? Does she even know what she's...
Amanda M. Pericles
Jul 20, 20172 min read
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