Omilani Alarcon

Omilani Alarcon is a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. She graduated summa cum laude and upon graduation, immediately embarked upon a Fulbright-Hays Gpa fellowship. She completed a study at the University of Cambridge (UK) in Classical Art & Architecture as well as returned to Africa, France, and the Caribbean for further research.

Ms. Alarcón is a visual & performing artist, poet, scholar, and Founder of the Latinegras and AfroFilipina brands. She has over 11 scholarly publications, 10 albums, & was in the top 7 GRAMMY Showcase Finalists. Her documentary, "LATINEGRAS: The Journey of Self Love through an AfroLatina Lens" debuted in Seville, Spain. She won Best Director & has acquired numerous nominations and awards.

Omilani released her debut Tagalog album "Ugat FIlipino" as a homage to her Filipino roots. She continues to work as an independent scholar, international performing artist, advocacy model/philanthropist and as a professor of French Language & Literature.