Looking at the impact of Hurricane Maria, one year after the storm.

My Aunt Is One Of The Almost 3,000 Who Died Because Of Hurricane Maria. I Never Got To Say Goodbye

Funerals in Puerto Rico are always extravagant. From monumental flower wreaths wrapped in silk ribbons, to giant speakers blasting melancholic music, Puerto Ricans don’t waste the opportunity to show love to the departed with impassioned rituals. My…

Midwives & Doulas Were Critical Healthcare Providers After Hurricane Maria — And Are Still Filling A Gap Today

One week after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, only 33 hospitals were functioning on the entire island. Cases of pink eye and other infections spiked due to a lack of hygiene, according to the Washington Post. Sweltering hospitals were beyond…

How 6 Millennial Puerto Rican Women Used Faith To Cope After Hurricane Maria

Hours before Hurricane Maria was predicted to strike the island, Alondra Dávila's parents tried to do whatever they could to prepare. Her mother ran to the store to stock up on what little food was left on the shelves, while her father put panels in…

Yes, You Should Be Traveling To Puerto Rico Now — Here's How To Do It Responsibly

When most people think of Puerto Rico, their minds wander to gorgeous beaches, year-round sunny weather, and incomparable nightlife. But to me, a Puerto Rico native from Toa Alta, that’s not the only image I hold dear to my heart. Mofongo, Sunday…

I Was Going To Move To New York City For Work. Then, Hurricane Maria Happened

On Sept. 6, Hurricane Irma missed San Juan by 45 miles after being declared an “extremely dangerous” atmospheric event. Still, Puerto Rico's electrical grid was destroyed beyond repair. And just as some people were starting to rebuild what they had…

8 Puerto Rican Women On How Hurricane Maria Impacted Them

It's been one year since Hurricane Maria made landfall and devastated the island territory of Puerto Rico. The effects of the storm, and political negligence thereafter, have sparked conversations about infrastructure, independence, and political…