Biracial Latinos?

So reading around the web and I came across this video from Mun2 about the challenges of being a biracial Latino from a celebrity perspective. http://24wired.tv/27044/biracial-actors-discuss-the-challenges-of-being-black-and-latino/

I feel like I struck gold!!

I know that I am one of the million of Dominicans/ Latinos that always get asked "Are you black? Are you Spanish mixed with Black?" ALL OF THE TIME. (Let's not talk about explaining that Spanish people come from Spain.) It was a relief to find that people like Soledad O'Brien to Laz Alonso, face the same questions routinely.

It makes me happy to see that this discussion is not taboo, or at least getting further away from it. I believe that growing up here in New York has made me embrace my Afro Latina roots and the opportunity to explore the qualities that nationalities share in reference to race. The more we talk about it the more we can form a tighter unity and bond as a people.

- @MariposaDRG

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony reunited for Latin Competition Show 'Q'Viva!'

We all know that marriage these days seem to be facing more challenges than ever, and divorces are nothing but ordinary... But that doesn't mean you can't work together! Well, at least for J.Lo and Marc Anthony that will be no problem. According to Hollywood Reporter, the two stars will be letting all eyes watch as the cameras capture open exchanges of their relationship while searching for the next big Latino talent, starting January 28 on ¡Q'Viva The Chosen!on Univision. The show will then air in English on Fox at a later date.

The two will be followed traveling around Latin America in search of new talent not through a contest... BUT through a scavenger hunt-like search in clubs, beaches, and events where the local people display their talent. It also sounds like it will have a touch of that reality TV influence since during their travel they openly discuss their relationship. I, for one am definitely curious to tune in! Here's a clip: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jennifer-lopez-marc-anthony-release-193517

-- @MariposaDRG