Lola Rosario
As an Afro-Puerto Rican cultural journalist, Lola writes from an unapologetically feminist perspective. Whether highlighting the vibrant voices of her beloved Borikén, or spotlighting other fierce femmes in the Caribbean and Latin America, she boldly tackles society's harmful narratives with action-based solutions. Lola lives in the vibrant coastal town of Loíza.
Music as Resistance
Music is transformative. Powerful, it aids in the healing process. Uplifting us when we feel the weight of the world on our shoulders, offering solace in our darkest moments, and serving as a vehicle through which we express rage, as in the case of femicides and other forms of violence against women, in songs we…
Machismo, Misogyny and Miss Universe – Puerto Rico’s Toxic Cocktail
Home to five crown title holders of the Miss Universe pageant, many in Puerto Rico hold it as a badge of honor and pride. On this tiny Caribbean archipelago, the objectification of femmes as trophies is directly tied to machismo and the patriarchal society wherein it thrives. Under the backdrop of toxic masculinity lies the perpetuation…
