Edna Valencia: The Afro-Colombian Woman Behind The Black Characters Of Disney's Encanto

Disney’s Encanto, an animation film inspired by Colombia [https://travelnoire.com/stephanie-james-travel-show], pays tribute to the country’s beauty and diversity. To authentically portray characters, places and history, Disney put together a team of experts to help them understand Colombian dynamics. Edna Liliana Valencia, an Afro-Colombian [https://legacy.travelnoire.com/alexander-julian-afro-colombian-culture/] journali