Afro Mexican Actors Fighting Racism Celebrate Their Heritage Through Their Plays TICUMÁN, México (AP) — There was something about her body, but Mexican actress Eréndira Castorela couldn’t ...

Afro Mexican activist and actress Eréndira Castorela poses for a photo with her jarana jarocha instrument during a break from a Mulato Teatro rehearsal, in Ticumán, Mexico, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Afro Mexican activist and actress Eréndira Castorela poses for a photo with her jarana jarocha instrument during a break from a Mulato Teatro rehearsal, in Ticumán, Mexico, Saturday, May 17, 2025.

However, like most Afro Mexican activists, Castorela believes that nationwide recognition is still a long way off. “If we look around, we’ll see curly hair, high cheekbones, full lips or dark ...

Afro Mexican actors fighting racism celebrate their heritage through their plays by: MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ, Associated Press. Posted: May 31, 2025 / 07:01 AM CDT.