Lucía Dominga Molina Sández

Dominga Lucía Molina Sández (December 13, 1949-) is an Afro-Argentine activist. She works to promote Afro-Argentinian identity in Santa Fe and around the country.

Biography Molina was born on December 13, 1949, in Santa Fe, Argentina to Florinda Sandez Molina, who was of black and indigenous descent, and Ignacio Molina, a member of Los Negros Santafecinos (the Blacks from Santa Fe). While Molina does not know her exact family history, she identifies with the documented Molinas who came to Argentina in the 17th century through the slave trade.

Though she had the opportunity to attend university, Molina decided not to due to poor self-esteem due to the racism around her. Molina studied veterinary science and worked in veterinary clinics. In 1984, she earned a certificate in pharmaceutical sales. and taught herself about Afro-Argentine history. Initially, the center focused on work related to ending the South African Apartheid, but López and Molina began wondering about apartheid in their own country. Molina also founded a library and archive at La Casa de la Cultura Indo-Afro-Americana, which focuses on the study of African descendants in Argentina and has become an international reference center.

In 1991, Molina and López organized the First Workshop of Black Culture in Santa Fe. The next year, Molina joined the Network of Afro-Latin American and Caribbean Women.

Molina is dedicated to preparing descendants of slaves from Santa Fe– around the world– with practical skills. In 2001, this work led to her election to represent Argentina at the World Conference against Racism 2001. Molina and López had three children, who continue their parents' work.