"We wanted to show the afro and its beauty," Collins added. "That was important. It's her decision, it's her choice. It's like she's just let her hair down and it sits in its glory." ...

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, 5 ladies discuss their earliest beauty memories, feeling good in their skin, and more.

Though a fictional historical drama, my favorite part of the original show, and now the spinoff, is that Queen Charlotte is Black. Not only is she Black, but she has natural, curly hair.

And now, the U.S. Mint is honoring Cruz with a quarter of her own, making her the first Afro Latina to appear on the coin. She is one of five honorees who are a part of the American Women Quarters ...

National Queen of salsa Celia Cruz will be the first Afro Latina to appear on a U.S. quarter February 7, 20234:21 PM ET Pablo Valdivia Enlarge this image ...

Her mother’s salon became pivotal in how Rodriguez viewed beauty moving forward. “Beauty has always looked like women in general, every part of us,” she tells ESSENCE.

Queen of salsa Celia Cruz will be the first Afro Latina to appear on a U.S. quarter Pablo Valdivia February 07, 2023 / 1:21 pm ...