Follow-Up: Boricua, NYC Edition – The Journey Continues

Alright, let's keep the Boricua celebration going, especially for those who feel the "Boricua, NYC Edition" identity.

Boricua, NYC Edition, it's not just about adapting—it's about thriving and contributing to a diverse community while staying true to our roots. We grew up in a city that offered ways to celebrate our heritage, from the Puerto Rican Day Parade to local festivals, bodegas, and community centers that kept our culture alive. 

Our NYC experience didn't make us any less Boricua. Instead, it added another layer to our identity, another layer of resilience, adaptability, and a fierce pride in who we are. We honor our ancestors and traditions while embracing the new influences that city life brings, and we always returned every chance we could to recharge our spirit.  In the city, we created spaces that felt like home, so we were never far from the island.  We embody the memories from both the island and the city, showing that cultural identity isn't confined to geography but enriched by experiences.

Let's continue to support and uplift each other, recognizing that whether we're in Puerto Rico or NYC, we're all part of a community and we contribute our unique experiences to the same community with our successes. Being Boricua, the NYC edition or the Chicago edition or New Jersey edition it doesn't matter where, it only matters that running through our blood and in our hearts, the love and the pride is from la isla del encanto, baby!