As evening fell over Puerto Rico, hundreds gathered at a vigil for George Floyd on June 1st in Loíza, a coastal town home to one of the island’s largest Black communities. Crowds congregated at el ...

While San Juan’s vibrant streets draw millions of visitors to Puerto Rico every year, just a short drive away lies Loíza — a town that pulses with the soulful rhythms of Africa’s enduring legacy. Here ...

LOIZA, Puerto Rico (WABC) -- Like many other Puerto Rican communities, Loiza will host a memorial and remembrance service Thursday morning to mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria.

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LOà ZA, Puerto Rico (AP) - Jetsabel Osorio Chévere looked up with a sad smile as she leaned against her battered home. Nearly five years have gone by since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, and no ...

Just weeks ago, MADAMENOIRE took to the San Juan, Santurce, and more importantly, Loiza streets to absorb Puerto Rico’s rich culture and its native people. These same gorgeous streets have been sorely ...

Puerto Rico’s melting pot of Spanish, Taino and African roots is evident in every aspect of the country. However, the island’s rich Afro-Puerto Rican heritage and connection to Africa are highly ...

Between the tourist zones of Condado and Isla Verde is the working-class Santurce sub-barrio of Loíza. Its main street overflows with restaurants, bars, clubs, coffee shops and boutiques, but its ...

The Puerto Rican community celebrated its roots in East Harlem. Boricuas gathered on East 109th Street and 3rd Avenue for the 49th annual Loiza Festival. Participants moved to the beat of the bomba ...