Blacks in Latin America

Just coming off of my amazing vacation to Mexico where the people seem to come in all hues of browns. This is the reason why the short article entitled “Gates explores black culture in Latin America”. Henry Louis Gates Jr. produced a four part PBS documentary only with a book with the same title. It would be interesting to see what has actually survived of the African culture around the Caribbean. As I sat watching a performance of Mexican culture the music and dancing had similar tone and look to it that would be found in Haiti or other Caribbean culture. He looks at the multicultural of Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico and Peru by looking at the religion, foods, art, music, dance and politics of these countries and the presence of African culture. An interesting topic that will start lots of conversation while educating on the background of great country’s for vacation.

Reference

Kay, J. (2011, July 29). Gates explores black culture in Latin America. Retrieved from http://news.yahoo.com/gates-explores-black-culture-latin-america-111702771.html