Embracing Afro-Cuban Heritage Through Beautiful Curls: A Cultural Exploration

Yadira Rachel Vargas Horta, the creative force behind the Rizos Libre community salon, venerates the vibrant cultural heritage of the African diaspora. Established during the pandemic, her initiative empowers Afro Cuban women to embrace their natural hair, cultivating pride and identity. Workshops like the enlightening “Magical Hair” event inspire youth to value their roots. Vargas Horta's publication, “Historias de Afroestima,” further honors curly hair as a beacon of strength and defiance.