In this episode we discuss the "tragic mulatto" trope, and it's connection to "gatekeeping". Exploring the difficulties of being told that we don't belong to any community, while belonging to multiple communities.

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Today we talk to the ladies of Cafe Con Leche with Lys and Lil, about the complexities of being Latinx in America.
We discuss how our lineages mirror each other's, the beautiful mixture of cultures in Puerto Rico, and more!
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In this episode we discuss the topic of colorism by examining the story of Sally Hemings.
By taking a look at Sally's history, and the history of those who came before her, we are able to see how colorism has been a part of our country since the beginning.

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In this episode, we give you a brief breakdown of our personal experiences, why we wanted to start this podcast in the first place, and what you can expect from us in the future. Just a sensible introduction with a little peek at the personalities that you will (hopefully) come to love.