Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity

Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity Two years ago, Quiñones was the target of racist chants by fans. Now, hailed as a hero in that same country, he’s challenging expectations of race and identityOn a March night in Guadalajara in 2024, Club América were winning El Clásico Nacional. Julián Quiñones, their star player, had scored and headed toward the sideline. Then a shout at Quiñones, who is Black, rang out from the stands