In a viral episode of her podcast, outspoken media personality Angelina Castro ignited both praise and backlash with her unfiltered critique of how the Latino community, specifically Cubans, have failed to support Black Americans.
Castro, a well-known Cuban-American podcaster, argued that the African American community holds the most political and social leverage in the U.S., and called on fellow Cubans to confront their own anti-Black biases.
“The Black community is the only community that has the power in this country to change anything,” Castro said in a passionate monologue shared widely on social media, while her guest nods in agreement . “African Americans are the only ones that are going to save your asses, Latinos. So if you’re going to kiss some ass in this country, you better kiss some Black ass.”
In her remarks, Castro acknowledged that Cubans, in particular, have historically “talked down” about Black Americans and failed to show up during key civil rights struggles.
She pointed out that this lack of solidarity is not only hypocritical but self-destructive for Latinos seeking equal footing in the U.S.
“Cubans did not support African Americans. Cubans think that [Black people] all victimized themselves,” she said. “We didn’t do s*** for [them], I get it.”
Her candid comments have sparked widespread conversation on social media platforms, with some praising her for confronting long-standing tensions between Black and Latino communities, while others criticized her for using harsh language or generalizing Cuban-American behavior.
“Some of y’all aren’t understanding what she’s saying, she actually is applauding the African-American community, because we’re always the ones wanting justice for other minorities. And she’s shaming her own Latinos for not doing the same for us when we need assistance and support,” one person tried to explain her candid comments.
One Latino person joked:
“Baby, we’ve been checked out. Call the Asians.”
Castro’s remarks tap into a broader national dialogue on interracial solidarity, anti-Blackness within immigrant communities, and the political power of coalition-building across marginalized groups.
Despite the controversy, many advocates see her viral message as an opportunity to reignite critical discussions about allyship, accountability, and unity between Black and Latino populations, particularly in regions like South Florida, where Afro-Caribbean and Latinx identities often intersect.
