Category: CounterPower
The Eclipse of the Darkest Night: Racism in the U.S.
As the moon slips in front of the sun, casting a shadow that darkens the earth, the nation holds...
Read MoreColombia: Wife factory for gringos?
Ah, Colombia, the land of coffee, emeralds and? wives for gringos? Yes, you read that right. It...
Read MoreNegroWiki: The virtual encyclopedia you didn’t know you needed
The Undeniable Importance of a Virtual Encyclopedia of African Ancestry Hey, you! Yes, you. Have...
Read MoreAfro-Colombian Reading Uncovered: A Journey through the Cali Public Library Network
Myths and realities about the history of reading in the black community. Today libraries are that...
Read MoreDiversity at the G20? The punishment of forgetting the Black voices
Welcome, dear readers, to the twisted world of global economics and politics, where a powerful few...
Read MorePetraPretin: A Brazilian company that makes sure everyone feels represented
In a universe in constant awakening towards the relevance of diversity and inclusion, PretaPretin,...
Read MoreLaw 70 of 1993 📜: The Bittersweet Promise of Development for Afro-Colombian Communities.
Promesas, promesas, ¡oh, cuántas hemos escuchado! Especialmente cuando se trata de la...
Read MoreViche for Everyone, Except Those Who Do! – A Tragic Comedy of Bureaucracy and Afro-Colombian Ancestral Drinking
Find out how it affects young black female players. Invisible barriers, struggles and growth at every stage.
Read MoreAfrodescendants against the wall: Francia Márquez
Racism, a global pandemic without limits, has found fertile ground in Colombia. This is a silent war waged against Afro-descendants and, with Marquez, a beacon of resistance, on the front line. This is not just another story; it’s a wake-up call for news enthusiasts thinking from the periphery.
Read MoreGetting on the Field: Color Click Reveals the Struggles and Triumphs of Black and Latina Women in the 2023 Women’s World Cup
As we approach the grand spectacle of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the unique challenges facing Black and Latina women in this exciting sport demand our attention.
Read MoreUgly x pretty: how racism impacts the image of black women online
The “bad hair”, the “good hair”, the “ugly skin” and the “beautiful skin”. Have you ever paid attention to the images that appear online when you search for these terms? It is common to find… black people in unpleasant scenarios.
Read MoreBlack words: an anti-racist podcast from Afro-descendant voices
In the vast landscape of podcasts, one recently launched space stands out for its bold and relevant approach. Palabras Negras, an anti-racist podcast from Afro-descendant voices in Ecuador, emerges as a beacon of resistance and consciousness in a sea of entertainment and trivial content.
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