The jamaica flower and tamarindo are iconic ingredients in Mexico, but their history comes from a place much further away. In the documentary, we meet five people to explore African heritage in Mexico, an identity that goes beyond the color of one’s skin. Guest Speaker: Ebony Bailey, director. The jamaica flower and tamarindo are iconic ingredients in Mexico, but their history comes from a place much further away. In the documentary, we meet five people to explore African heritage in Mexico, an identity that goes beyond the color of one’s skin. Guest Speaker: Ebony Bailey, director.
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Jamaica y Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico
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