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, 20182 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, 20182 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, 20174 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, 20174 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, 20177 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, 20173 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, 20173 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, 20172 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, 20175 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, 20175 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, 20174 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, 20177 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, 20172 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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