In this in-depth spotlight by AFROTAINO's Rahsaan Lucas with the Tony-nominated theatre & television star, we learn about Rubin-Vega's determination & drive that punched through the walls of the dance music industry, Broadway theatre executive bubbles, and even Netflix. With her powerful voice and attractive glow - and her unforgettable roles in RENT, Anna in the Tropics, & In The Heights - this fearless Afro-Panamanian proudly puts her culture on top - ALWAYS. .

The iconic film star & best-selling author shares all with AFROTAINO's Rahsaan Lucas - Touching on EVERYTHING from her earlier NYC-to-Hollywood days to current day, her inspirations & family, 'Mi Vida Loca', Robert Rodriguez & Quentin Tarantino, an armful of life plot twists, anxieties, & motivations, and how she exalted to her highest form as motivational figure for thousands of Latinxs in the U.S.

The Los Angeles-based Dominicana once toured the globe dancing alongside Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Jay-Z, and Don Omar. Now working in TV & film, on-screen and off-screen, Rodriguez sits with AFROTAINO partner Rahsaan Lucas to share her Master Class-level lessons on How to Follow Your Dreams in Entertainment.

Casañas' work seeks to highlight communities and their stories through powerful visual narratives.

The Nuyorican vixen wears many job hats as a stylist, designer, and writer, but her latest venture as a business owner might be her boldest move to date. In a rare interview, she talks with AFROTAINO's Rahsaan Lucas about the journey from following a dream to taking the fashion biz by storm with her own label.

The Afro-Caribbean starlet continues to break the stereotypical mold of 'celebrity'. From 'Chopped' to Spike Lee to Black Boricua empowerment, Benitez breaks it down with AFROTAINO's Rahsaan Lucas.

In this exclusive interview, the bilingual comedy queen talks with AFROTAINO partner Rahsaan Lucas about her upbringing, ex-modeling career, and how her community inspires her to be more than just a 'funny girl'.

Rooting their practice in community-focused journalism and documentary filmmaking through collaborative storytelling.

The Dominican writer & poet Yaissa Jimenez shares how the magical power of the Caribbean, technology, literature, and music can affect the people, the future, and even extraterrestrials with AFROTAINO partner Rahsaan Lucas.

Cuban-American artist, Latinx punk rock star, and tarot oracle CRISTY ROAD shares how she embraced Juan Luis Guerra, Green Day, and Lichtenstein, and became one of the brightest stars of the illustration arts.

Scaling 'The Heights' and going deep within, Quiara Hudes tells her story to AFROTAINO.

Celso Gonzalez uses mixed media & mosaics to narrate the Black roots of the Caribbean & Latin America.

Filmmaker Leslie Rivera brings back the camp & innovation of the B-movie.

Bringing you something that lasts longer than a trend.

Tackling relevant problems in communities and cities through design processes.

Heather Raquel Phillips creates critical and celebratory disruptions within a framework that welcomes conversations about power, sexuality, deviance, freedom, failure, and desire.

Establishing African and African Diaspora global linkages of historical and contemporary creative legacy to enhance, develop and share the philosophies, intelligences, and cultures of communities of African descendant communities from Loiza to the Globe.

Emerging illustrator from Santiago, Dominican Republic relocating to Philly to attend PAFA.

Boricua painter, illustrator, and printmaker.

Cultured Kinfolk is a Black Diaspora DTC lifestyle brand centered on affirming Black and Brown culture that has been historically ignored by producing reflective apparel, home goods, stationery, and accessories.