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Reggaeton superstar J Balvín is in hot water over the video for his song "Perra." Critics say its portrayal of Afro-Latino people as dogs is racist and demeaning. J Balvín apologized and removed the video, but the controversy is stirring up a debate about long-standing racism and colorism in Latinx entertainment. After that, we’ve got all the details on a royal wedding that’s sparked protests in Japan.
You’ll hear from:
Isabela Raygoza - Latin music curator for Soundcloud. Freelance music critic.
Michelle Lee,The Washington Post's Tokyo bureau chief, covering Japan and the Koreas.
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Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear.
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Reggaeton superstar J Balvín is in hot water over the video for his song "Perra." Critics say its portrayal of Afro-Latino people as dogs is racist and demeaning. J Balvín apologized and removed the video, but the controversy is stirring up a debate about long-standing racism and colorism in Latinx entertainment. After that, we’ve got all the details on a royal wedding that’s sparked protests in Japan.
You’ll hear from:
Isabela Raygoza - Latin music curator for Soundcloud. Freelance music critic.
Michelle Lee,The Washington Post's Tokyo bureau chief, covering Japan and the Koreas.
Want more Skimm?
Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway. TheSkimm’s senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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