Colorism in the Latino Community

7:30pm |

• White Like the Moon

The fictional story of a 13 year old Mexican-American girl's struggle for identity when her mother forces her to bleach her skin white to fit into the Anglo society of San Antonio, Texas, in the late 1950s. Directed by Marina Palmier, 2001, 23 minutes, Drama, USA, Spanish with English subtitles.

• NEGRITA - DC Premiere
  NEGRITA is a documentary about the Afro-Latina identity and experience in the United States. In their own words, empowered, self-affirming educated Afro-Latinas, located around the United States, share their experiences of living with a changing, often contested identity in a racialized society and how it affects their personal and professional lives. Directed by Magdalena Albizu, 2022, 51 minutes, Documentary, USA, English, Spanish with English subtitles

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The George Washington University, Cloyd Heck Marvin Center, Washington, United States