For Black History Month, PEOPLE CHICA interviewed Power actor Matt Cedeño, who's Afro-Cuban on his father's side. Here's what he had to say about Latino culture, the Spanish language and roles ...

In Afro Cuban society there is now a growing movement to preserve the aesthetics of African-origin hairstyles that show off cultural dignity.

As Afro-Cuban rebel leader Antonio Maceo gained popularity among Cuban blacks, many Cuban white nationalists worried about the consequences of a racial rebellion and socio-economic revolution.

Charlie Parker (saxophonist) and Machito recorded the Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite album in 1950, and pianist George Shearing recorded Latin Escapade in 1956.