The Afro-Latino community has a rich history of resilience and achievement. Today, that legacy continues with a new generation of women breaking barriers across various fields. Here are three Afro-Latinas making significant contributions in 2024:

Yara Shahidi, the Iranian-American actress of Dominican descent, is a multi-talented young woman using her platform to make a difference. Best known for her role on the sitcom “black-ish,” Shahidi is also a vocal advocate for educational equity and gender equality. She recently launched a campaign to increase voter registration among young people and uses her social media presence to speak out on social justice issues. Shahidi’s activism and intelligence inspire young Afro-Latinas to embrace their identities and fight for positive change.