When you’re Latina, but the world says you’re not

Monica Veloz, aka MonicaStyleMuse, is a beauty influencer amplifying the voices of Afro-Latina women. Though she’s no stranger to hateful internet comments, Monica was shocked by the number of people who accused her of being “too dark to be Dominican.” Now, she’s standing as an example to her followers that no one has the right to tell you who you are.

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