Celia Cruz: How Our “Queen of Salsa” Celebrated Her Afro-Cuban Roots!

From her start in the 1950s to today, Celia Cruz’s music transcends borders and racial barriers. She celebrated her Afro Cuban heritage publicly through music, and inspired others to do the same. Here’s how her powerful songs helped establish Black Latina identity as a source of pride, celebration and lots of “Azucar!”