2024 EVENT

In 2024, we had our Second Annual Afro-Latino Culture Fest, that brought together the traditions of Afro-Latino and Caribbean cultures, proudly presented by the Afro-Latino Education & Arts Collective in partnership with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes.

Guests enjoyed authentic cuisine, refreshing cocktails, artisan vendors, and valuable community resources. The event featured live entertainment, cultural performances, and free family-friendly activities, creating a joyful and immersive celebration of heritage, creativity, and community.

Two performers dressed in colorful traditional costumes dancing at an outdoor cultural event, with audience members seated nearby and a stage in the background.

Lorraine Grifis and her husband embody the spirit of Afro-Panamanian Congo traditions through dance, music, and storytelling.

Our 2024 Moderators

  • Woman with curly hair, glasses, and hoop earrings smiling at an event. She is wearing a black T-shirt with yellow text that says 'YES! I'SPEAKY SPANISH.' The background features a colorful poster promoting Afro-Latin California.

    Sharon Cruz

  • A smiling person with curly short hair and glasses, wearing a black shiny top and black beaded necklace, standing in front of a colorful background with text that reads 'Afro-Latino Education'.

    Francia Canta

Our 2024 Hosts

  • Young woman with braids, red flower in hair, and hoop earrings in front of a red, orange, and purple background with text that reads 'Host Highlight' and 'Inaya Rajay' repeatedly.

    Inovadora Jey

  • A man with short dark hair wearing a black leather jacket and white shirt against a red and purple background with the text 'Host Highlight' and 'Gadiel Orbe' repeated.

    Gadiel Del Orbe

  • Man with a beard and headset holding his head with one hand, with an apple on top of his head, against a red background with the repeated text "Henry Alexander Kelly" and the words "Host Highlight" at the top.

    Henry Alexander Kelly

Our 2024 Panelist

  • A woman with a bright smile, wearing a colorful, patterned dress with shades of pink, red, purple, and orange, and large earrings. The background features an orange banner with text and graphics related to a Latinx educational and arts event in California.

    Gina Torres

  • A man with dark curly hair and a beard, smiling, wearing a purple shirt, standing in front of an orange background with a black silhouette of a person jumping and the words 'Aero-Latino Fest'.

    Elvis Nolasco

  • A woman with short, platinum blonde hair and dark skin smiling, wearing purple lipstick, hoop earrings, and a green patterned dress with orange flowers, standing in front of a colorful background with text that includes 'California'.

    Adargiza De Los Santos

  • Smiling woman with braided hair wearing a green strapless top and large hoop earrings, standing in front of an orange backdrop with a logo for a cultural arts group.

    Aida Rodriguez

  • A man wearing a red shirt and a wide-brimmed brown hat with a red underside, standing in front of a yellow background with text and designs. He has a beard and is smiling.

    Marco Martinez

  • A woman with curly hair wearing sunglasses and large hoop earrings speaks into a microphone, wearing a colorful yellow top with abstract patterns, and standing in front of a plain white and dark background.

    Ranada Shepard

Three people smiling in front of a backdrop with AEALC and Afro-Latino Education & Arts Collective logos, at Aero-Latino Culture Fest California.
A man in a blue shirt and baseball cap is raising his right hand while a woman with curly hair and sunglasses holds a microphone, both standing on an outdoor stage during a celebration or event.
Group of people sitting on stage at an outdoor event, with a bright orange backdrop that reads 'A Festival of the Future, GULFURE GALLIFOR' and features a silhouette of a lion's head. They are engaging in conversation or interview, with some smiling
Group of people, including children and adults, gathered at a booth promoting a children's book titled "My Mother is a SUPERHERO" at an outdoor event. The booth has a yellow banner with the book's cover and stand displaying books and promotional mate
Smiling woman standing behind a table of handmade skincare products at an outdoor market stall with a banner that reads 'Soaps & Butters'.
Woman smiling and holding a white T-shirt with a colorful graphic design at an outdoor booth promoting AfroLatina StandUp. The booth has a red tablecloth with various T-shirts and flyers, and a black banner with yellow and red text in the background.
Two women dancing on stage with a band playing live music behind them, during an outdoor performance. One woman in a white dress and another in a striped sleeveless top and shorts are smiling and enjoying the event.
People at an outdoor market or festival, sitting at a table with small flags, and talking to vendors who are standing. Tents and trees are visible in the background.
People dancing and performing on stage at LATINO CULTURE FEST in California with musicians playing instruments in the background.
An outdoor booth with a person explaining something to visitors, displaying maps, informational materials, and artifacts related to Nicaragua, including items like drums and artwork, under a black canopy.
Woman standing behind a booth with Bodega Flava Latin Seasonings branding, displays bottles of seasoning on table, backdrop features Puerto Rican symbols and social media handles.