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Afro-Latin American

Well, first of all, when we talk about Afro-Latin Americans, we are talking about people who come from a particular part of the world. This includes countries like Brazil, Cuba, and Colombia. These people are often descendants of people who were brought from Africa to this part of the world many years ago, during something called the transatlantic slave trade.

This means that their ancestors were forcibly taken from their homes and taken across the ocean to work for others in a system called slavery.

Over time, these people created their own unique cultures that combined elements of their African heritage with the cultures of the places where they were brought to. This includes things like their music, dances, and even their cuisine.

So, when we talk about Afro-Latin Americans, we are talking about people who are part of this rich cultural heritage, which is an important part of the identity of many people who live in this part of the world today.