Amanda M. Pericles
Do You Market Yourself?
Hey guys! Back with another True Life: Your Average Afrolatina blog post featuring a dope Afro-Latina who is all about Marketing! This...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Jan 29, 2018
- 2 min
The Nudes You've Been Waiting For
Got nudes? Until recently, shopping for "nude" anything typically meant that I was looking at products that cater to the much lighter...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Jan 1, 2018
- 2 min
New Year, New Me?
2017 is almost over. I haven't written in a while, but I figured I would share some of my goals for this year with you all! These are...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Dec 23, 2017
- 4 min
When You've Failed Your Immigrant Parents
It never really hit me until recently that I was a daughter of immigrants. It never really hit me that they came to this country, leaving...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Nov 22, 2017
- 4 min
Elizabeth Acevedo: The Inspiration
If you've been following me for a while on Instagram, you'll know that this page was inspired by Elizabeth Acevedo. I didn't know who she...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Nov 19, 2017
- 7 min
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...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Nov 2, 2017
- 3 min
"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...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Oct 20, 2017
- 3 min
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...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Oct 13, 2017
- 2 min
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...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Sep 30, 2017
- 5 min
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...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Sep 15, 2017
- 5 min
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...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Sep 8, 2017
- 4 min
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...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Jul 28, 2017
- 7 min
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...
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Amanda M. Pericles
- Jul 20, 2017
- 2 min
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...
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