August 2017 ~ Issue 23
Nicole Clark is a fun, loving,
a straight shooter; a New Yorker & a proud Tica.
“I am a Costa Rican Afro-Latina, educated in the health sciences. I
balance my professional life with being a mother of four beautiful, awesome
kids. In addition, I am a dedicated daughter to my parents, both native to
Puerto Limon, and I am the proud owner of Staxx
Public Relations - based out of New York, where I’ve worked with media and
entertainment industries. As a result of a recent relocation, I moved my events
business to Washington DC, while maintaining my NYC ties.
I feel a deep connection to
my roots and country, as the majority of family resides in the capital of San
Jose. Having a great and close relationships with my family back home in Costa
Rica means everything to me. I make it a point to communicate and share every
aspect of my life, via social media, with them.
Growing up in Bronx, NY, my
Afro- Latina experience was challenging, for internal and external reasons. I
found it difficult to express my culture, fearing the possibility of confusion
and the negative reactions others would have based on my appearance. Growing up
I was made to feel like I had to hide my true identity as an Afro-Latina to be
accepted socially. I try my best to instill pride in my children about their
heritage by telling them to embrace it and wear it with pride.”