❤️ By @karimfloresafifi Celia Cruz: The Yoruba Roots of The Queen of Salsa. “¡Azúcar!” she would exclaim, used as an interjection in her songs and performances, honoring her African ancestors who harvested sugar cane on Cuban sugar plantations. The life and legacy of Celia Cruz is not just defined by her iconic catchphrase but also embraces and celebrates one’s heritage, even in the face of adversity. We often talk about African-Americans, but we don’t talk about people of African descent in the