Uplifting Moments in Latin Music You May Have Missed Recently
Latin artists gave inspiring messages of support to their followers and minorities through social media last week amid many incidents of violent racism in the U.S.
Finding common ground with the African-Americans in the country, Latino artists have come in solidarity with minorities who continue to battle racism and are vocally supporting the "Black Lives Matter" movement.
Here are some of those messages compiled in an article in Billboard:
Message from Becky G
Beck G posted a video last week on her Twitter account saying, "I just wanted to check in on you guys and see how you're all doing. And to tell you guys that I love you and I pray for you every single day for every single one of you and your families. I just want to remind you that you're not alone. In regards to how I'm doing, I'm having a hard time. That's my truth. I'm not great but it's ok."
Hozwal Dedicates a Song to Victims of Police Brutality
Hozwal, a Latin rap artist, dedicates his song "Memory" to the unarmed minorities who were killed in the hands of police officers.
At the end of the video, the Latin artist featured Farruko and Miky Woodz who spoke out against racism. Hozwal said: "With this song, I want to communicate that if we want to make a difference, we have to be different."
He added: "We cannot let hate consume us and we cannot stand for violence, but for peaceful protests. We have to send a message of unity and peace to be able to receive what we want to accomplish, a world where we're all equal and not judged by our color or our actions."
Guelo Star Composed a Song Titled "I Can't Breath"
The Puerto Rican singer and songwriter composed a song titled "I Can't Breath," dedicated to George Floyd. It is his own protest anthem that calls for unity, respect, and peace. A very impactful music video, it features people of different color holding signs that call for an end to violence and systemic racism.
Billboard's "Why I Protest" Series
The "Why I Protest" series features Latino artists like Jessie Reyez, Lauren Jauregui, A.Chal, and Amara La Negra who have shared their reasons why they joined the protests and the "Black Lives Matter" movement. They also shared the importance of being allies in these trying times.
Jessie Reyez told Billboard: "A lot of Latin people have African blood; my grandfather was Black, I have family members that are Afro-Latinos, so this is also personal for me; however, I could be yellow and pink with not a drop of Black lineage but it wouldn't matter because it's a matter of injustice, it's a matter of being tired of inequality and it's a matter of human rights, and right now we have to fight for those that have been the most hurt by the system."