Tag: puerto rico

  • Puerto Rico Been Black: Bomba 101

    Puerto Rico Been Black: Bomba 101

    When you hear an instrument speaking to you, listen closely. I visited Puerto Rico earlier this year to inhale and exhale but spent most of my time listening and learning the Black rhythms of the island. I attended live performances, two nights in a row, that included Black Puerto Rican…

  • Ricky | Humacao, Puerto Rico

    Ricky | Humacao, Puerto Rico

    “when my appendix ruptured, i got so sick. my own pastor didn’t even come to check on me. i was on my death bed. this woman right here took care of me for six months. fed. bathe me. tended to me. no one from my church cared to see how…

  • Goya | Puerto Rico

    Goya | Puerto Rico

    the electricity came on for the first last night. this is since the hurricane. i was happy and put on my favorite. the two cd set from donna summer. i don’t understand a word but i love the sound of her voice. goyacadelero arriba, puerto rico photographed by: louie a.…

  • Jean | San Juan, PR

    Jean | San Juan, PR

    Today in Puerto Rico we CELEBRATE PRIDE! And What a Perfect Day, when we stand united and celebrate the diversity to give you this amazing surprise! Today I celebrate more than ever WHO I AM! Proud of every experience, every flaw and every part of me, today I Celebrate being…

  • Varòn | Sam Juan, Puerto Rico

    Varòn | Sam Juan, Puerto Rico

    “this car was under water during the hurricane. completely under the water but the mechanic brought it back to life.”  varòn, puerto rico photographed by: louie a. ortiz-fonseca