BLACK LATINA PLAY
Black Latina the Play is also offered virtually for those institutions interested in an alternative to the live performance
Black Latina is the story of being a Black Latina in the U.S. whether born with dark skin or indeed African American and Hispanic, Black Latina is the journey of one’s struggle to identify with both cultures. Tackling both external factors (such as society and media) to internal factors (like the viewpoints of family and friends) Black Latina gives a first-hand look inside the emotions held by a group of constantly ignored people.
The all-female ensemble cast works to personify emotions one confronts in the face of adversity: Anger, Sadness, fear, Love, and Empowerment. The characters deliver a testimony that further justifies their assigned emotion and offer varying views, ideas, and experiences while simultaneously sharing the common bond of being a Black Latina.
The characters bridge the gap between all Black Latinas from skin color and hair textures, to facial features and backgrounds. Black Latina not only deals with the "traditional" black/white ideas of racism within the U.S., but also exposes complex internalized racism between African Americans, Hispanics, and Black Latinos.
The five emotions deal with the personal and thought-provoking testimony of both the plight and appreciations of being a Black Latina. The climactic arc resolves the story (from Anger to Empowerment) showing all sides of a multifaceted spectrum. From denouncing oneself and “fitting in” to embracing the beauty and pride of “being Black”, Black Latina lets the world know exactly who we are.
