24. Jasminne Mendez A Young Afro Latina in the South

In her new novel Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American, Jasminne Mendez chats about growing up Afro Latina in the South and how those formative years influenced the person she is now. Jasminne takes us on a journey of her most intimate moments as she struggled with being Dominican and American. Her story resonates with anyone who struggles to become their own person.  Purchase a copy of her book at NicaGal.com and click Nuestra Tienda.