An honor to sit down as Reina Cultural Puerto Riqueña 👸🏽🇵🇷with bronxnettv for a special Community Spotlight, alongside el Rey🤴🏽 rubensworldtv Thank you you so much jomil_jones for creating space for us to share what this moment, and this title, truly mean. I made this appearance with my natural curls as a statement - so that we can be reminded of how authenticity and who we are will always be most beautiful. To see ourselves seen and represented in a multitude of ways, microscopic and monumental - to show up in every way with intention, matters and contributes to making a difference. As your First Place Queen of the Bronx Puerto Rican Cultural Pageant, this next chapter for me is about deepening my work in community advocacy, uplifting culture with pride, and showing up as a voice for those who’ve ever felt unseen. I’m leaning into opportunities that align with that mission that I’ve carried in my heart long before this crown was physical, back when it was a mere metaphor of ...