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Latin woman braids the hair of a younger companion against the backdrop of a Caribbean beach.
Image imagined with AI by Luz Media editorial staff

Hairstyles have always been about more than just aesthetics. They’re a symbol of ethnicity, religion, social status, resistance, and more. Through them, ethnic and cultural groups have been able to reclaim their identities in the past and the present. Hair braids are one of those empowering hairstyles that have stood the test of time.

The art of hair braids isn’t specific to one culture or people because it has existed everywhere in many forms, including Ancient America. Mummies hundreds or thousands of years old have been found wearing braids, such as the Pre-Columbian Mummy “Juanita” of Peru.

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An image of Chicano Park in San Diego, California
Photo by Nathan Gibbs

The United States is a country rich in cultural diversity and historic depth. Among the many cultures that have woven their threads into the national fabric, the Latine community holds a place of great significance.

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aerial photo of a Tulum, Mexico white sand beach and turquoise clear ocean water
via unsplash Spencer Watson

The pristine coastline of Tulum, MX in 2017 before the onslaught of tourist and global warming devastation set in

Tulum is known as one of the most naturally beautiful and well-known destinations for people from all over the world. The beautiful beaches, “eco-friendly” lifestyle, low cost of goods, and abundance of culture make the Mexican destination a perfect paradise destination. But there is an ugly truth that's being ignored.

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