Puerto Rico

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Queen Collective
Negra, Yo Soy Bella

Director Vashni Korin presents a portrait of Mar Cruz, an Afro-Puerto Rican woman who sources strength, healing and Black pride through the tradition of Bomba.
03/25/2023

Hurricane Fiona Intensifies In Caribbean After Ravishing Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico

The catastrophic storm caused at least three deaths and widespread power outages.
09/21/2022
Couple walking bikes on pathway at tropical resort.

Fall Travel: Beach Vacations You Can Take Without A Passport

Great options for a tropical getaway from Florida to Guam.
09/20/2022
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Puerto Rico Remains Without Power After Hurricane Fiona Ravishes Island

More than 1.4 million Puerto Ricans have lost electricity.
09/20/2022

Puerto Rico Remains Without Power After Hurricane Fiona Ravishes Island

The storm has also made landfall in the Dominican Republic.
09/19/2022
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Maxwell Accepts the Living Legend Award
Soul Train Awards 2021

Maxwell accepts the Living Legend Award at the BET Soul Train Awards 2021, thanks his longtime collaborators and pays tribute to his Caribbean origins.
11/28/2021
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 25: A man waring a protective mask stands next to a Puerto Rican flag on Coney Island pier during the coronavirus pandemic on May 25, 2020 in Brooklyn Borough of New York City. Government guidelines encourage wearing a mask in public with strong social distancing in effect as all 50 states in the USA have begun a gradual process to slowly reopen after weeks of stay-at-home measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Puerto Rico Will Receive Over $900M In Education Funds

This was previously blocked by Trump.
03/24/2021

Some Black Puerto Ricans Choose ‘White’ On Census

PR has a history of wanting residents to identify as white.
02/25/2020

Op-Ed: I’m Puerto Rican And I Never Say The N-Word

I don't judge who gets a pass, but this is how I feel.
10/18/2019

One Policy Angering Puerto Rico Protesters Impacts Black And Brown People Across The US

Black and Brown folks stateside need to pay attention.
07/30/2019

Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló Resigns Amid Demonstrations Calling For Him To Step Down

He announced the decision in a video posted to Facebook.
07/25/2019