Podcasts are having a moment right now. The format has seen a surge in popularity in recent years because of several factors, including easier access for both creators (who can even record audio on their smartphones) and listeners (who are just a few taps away from opening most podcasts).
Part of the beauty of podcasts is that they allow in-depth exploration of topics in ways that are not always possible through written features. And creators have, in turn, used the format to focus on niche or overlooked topics, which is particularly important to communities of color that don’t often see their stories reflected in the media.
To kick off Black History Month – which tends to exclude the stories of Afro-Latinxs – we scoured the internet and found a few podcasts hosted by Afro-Latinxs that are taking control of their narratives. Check them out below.
