Black People and Cinco de Mayo

Black people and Cinco de Mayo

Every year on May 5, Black people across the country come together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an enthusiasm that often catches outsiders by surprise. From packed dance floors to taco-and-tequila-filled tables, the festivities seem to transcend cultural boundaries, with a particularly strong showing in cities like Detroit, New York, and Atlanta.  But why … Continued

Black People and Cinco de Mayo

Every year on May 5, Black people across the country come together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an enthusiasm that often catches outsiders by surprise. From packed dance floors to taco-and-tequila-filled tables, the festivities seem to transcend cultural boundaries, with a particularly strong showing in cities like Detroit, New York, and Atlanta.  But why do so many Black Americans embrace a Mexican holiday that, at its core, marks the Mexica…