Publisher’s Letter

We are so excited to launch into 2022 with our YEAR OF LATIN AMERICA!

ou may recall that I began a tribute to my father in the summer of 2020 while the world was in the midst Y of the COVID pandemic. My father is one who didn’t make it to the end of that year, and his battle led me to dig more deeply into family, history and lineage. It reminded me of my South

American roots, from Trinidad and Tobago (mum) and Costa

Rica (dad), and to focus on the important things in life. We dedicated that summer 2020 “Time for Change” issue to my father. Subsequently, I spent a year traversing South America learning Spanish in his honor.

Along the way, who knew I would find parts of myself that had been hidden over time. South America brought me back to me. My dad brought me back to me. And I’m thrilled to bring all I discovered along the way to you.

2022 brings Culturs tribute to my father to a close with the Year of Latin America. From Colombia to Peru, Argentina to Costa Rica, we look forward to bringing you the best that the region has to offer. The trek also inspired our newest Culturs Podcast: “Negra Como Soy,” or “I am AfroLatina.” I co-host with Dr. Rhonda Coleman, an AfroHonduran who also was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. Through global experts, and abundant with laughs, we explore the African diaspora in Latin America. There’s so much to learn and discover, and we’re excited to share with you.

We begin with this issue on Colombia: The people, the food, the protests. Colombia is more than what comes to mind for people in North America. People often asked if it was safe, and why would one want to visit? Instead of cities in ruins or desolate from a drug cartel past, however, we found a people moving far from a beleaguered history, and young people aching for continued change. Check out the coverage from photographer Jhonathan on the ground in the middle of the action in one of Colombia’s most famous cities: Medellin. Then revel in the cuisine and imagine a fiesta with family and friends

This year we also celebrate our fifth anniversary in print with a celebration that spans five months over the summer. Stay tuned in the Spring issue for more information!

So WELCOME to the year of Latin America from an in-between point-of-view. I hope you find it as inspirational as I did. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts.

In global gratitude,

Doni (Dah-knee) Publisher and Founder

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