The 2012 national census in Bolivia marked the first time the Afro Bolivian population was officially recognized as a specific ethnic group.

For too many years, black men and women have been told their natural afro hair is unkempt, excessive, and unprofessional. It has led to black people going to extreme lengths just to be accepted. " ...

April Showers, the entrepreneur who launched the Afro Unicorn brand in 2019 to inspire Black mothers, is reflecting on her journey so far and highlighting the importance of uplifting other women.