New Series “Blacktinidad” Premieres on LATV

Mi gente! A brand new show is coming your way – it’s irreverent, it’s uplifting, and it will definitely expand your mind! We’re talking about Blacktinidad, where we dissect the Afro-Latinx experience in a way you’ve never seen before. This brand new series is hosted by Melany Centeno, an Afro-Boricua professional dancer, actress & certified fitness trainer, known as @melanymovez on the gram. Like LATV’s audience, Melany is multifaceted and complex. With a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, she has worked in a stem cell lab, and at the age of 25 decided to pursue dance full time. Now she’s coming to you on LATV’s national broadcast, social media and LATV.com via our custom web player.

“I am beyond humbled to be the host of Blacktinidad– a show that is a first of its kind. A dissection of the Black Experience through the lens of AfroLatinx people. A people who for too long were not seen or heard. A little education, a little exploration and a lot of conversation- here at LATV we’re going to give AfroLatinx people a platform to unapologetically say: We here, we black and yes we proud. And that’s Dope AF!” – Melany Centeno

Blacktinidad crosses boundaries with its pressing subject matter and informative conversations. Melany Centeno dares to ask the often overlooked questions many are afraid to tackle, such as the first episode, airing right in the midst of Black History Month, entitled “What the F*** is an Afro-Latino?” On the premiere, Melany will speak on the nuances and misconceptions of the “Afro-Latino” identity.

“Blacktinidad is a prime example of what happens when we put our trust in the resources of our own community. At LATV, not only are we redefining culture, we’re representing ourselves authentically in a way that mainstream Hollywood continuously overlooks. We could not be more proud of our role in expanding the lens through which people all over the world understand the intricacies of what it means to be Latino.” -Bruno Seros-Ulloa, Co-Executive Director of LATV Network

Dive into a world of knowledge and authentic representation alongside our host and world-renowned experts. Melany offers great insight regarding what it means to be part of the Afro-Latinx community and much more with her warranted (and sometimes unwarranted) opinions and advice! Don’t miss out on the world premiere of Blacktinidad on Wednesday, February 24^th, 2021 at  8:30pm EST / 9:30pm PST only on LATV.

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Blacktinidad isn’t the only new series on LATV, this April we’re also premiering Cultura Shock. LATV’s Anakaren Lopez brings you an electrifying and refreshing perspective as to what Latino cultura looks like in modern-day America. Also joining LATV’s 2021 primetime this spring are all new seasons of Pinkafe, The Zoo, and Get it Girl. And, this Feb 25th, The Q Agenda premieres with special guest Daniela Santiago from Hbo Max’s Veneno!

Aloha Hawai’i! LATV is thrilled to announce our new Hilo, Hawai’i affiliate, KWHD TV CH 14. We’re excited about expanding across the Pacific Ocean, and look forward to serving an entirely new audience on the Hawaiian islands.
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