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Sofía Mercedes Viera

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Brooklyn, New York
Covers:  Beauty, Latinidad, Puerto Rico, Queerness, Shopping, Fashion, & Pop Culture.
writer & professional fangirl — currently a shopping writer for @enews, previously seen on @refinery29, @remezcla, @thecut, @them, @teenvogue, etc

Sofía Mercedes Viera’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Coffee-Shop Owner Calling Out Gentrification in Brooklyn

The Coffee-Shop Owner Calling Out Gentrification in Brooklyn

The Cut — Rachel Nieves posted an emotional TikTok about the threats to her business, Buddies Coffee, in Williamsburg. Then the whole neighborhood started lining up.

How Lava La Rue Created a Cosmic Sapphic Love Story on Debut Album

How Lava La Rue Created a Cosmic Sapphic Love Story on Debut Album

Teen Vogue — Lava La Rue unpacks their debut album STARFACE, a cosmic sapphic alien love story with real world implications.

EXCLUSIVE: K-Pop Group KARD Covered Peso Pluma & Anitta's 'Bellakeo' & Talked to Us About It

EXCLUSIVE: K-Pop Group KARD Covered Peso Pluma & Anitta's 'Bellakeo' & Talked to Us About It

Remezcla — We spoke to K-pop group KARD about its "Bellakeo" cover, being beloved by Latin American fans, & possible Latine collabs.

The Key To Healthy Friendships Between Autistic And Neurotypical People, According To Autism Experts

The Key To Healthy Friendships Between Autistic And Neurotypical People, According To Autism Experts

Women's Health — "Assume the best intention, and assume that the person is trying."

I went to a food festival where Latina chefs shared their culinary journeys - and fed my Boricua ...

I went to a food festival where Latina chefs shared their culinary journeys - and fed my Boricua ...

businessinsider.co.id — Latina restaurant owners showcased their culinary skills at a Latin food festival in Jersey. Their dishes included empanadas, alcapurrias, and crepes.

What To Wear To 5 Major U.S. K-Pop Tours

What To Wear To 5 Major U.S. K-Pop Tours

NYLON — See five outfit ideas for five major K-pop tours - including Enhypen, Itzy, IU, and more artists - featuring looks from Urban Outfitters, Revolve, and more.

Deepfake or Art? The Ethics Behind Bad Bunny's AI Viral Song

Deepfake or Art? The Ethics Behind Bad Bunny's AI Viral Song

Remezcla — After Bad Bunny expressed his frustrations over a viral AI-generated song using his vocals, we spoke to an expert about the ethics of AI.

Villano Antillano Is a Damn Good Artist & She Knows It

Villano Antillano Is a Damn Good Artist & She Knows It

Refinery29 — Known as the first trans woman of Latin rap, Villano Antillano's bars have boomed out of the calles de Bayamón and into the homes and cars of people all over the world, and she's just getting started.

An Open Secret: How My Queerness is Tied to Lesbians of Puerto Rico's Past

An Open Secret: How My Queerness is Tied to Lesbians of Puerto Rico's Past

Refinery29 — Finding my queerness in the history of Puerto Rican queer culture.

October Tarot Reading For The Zodiac Signs - This Month Is About Letting Go

October Tarot Reading For The Zodiac Signs - This Month Is About Letting Go

Remezcla — Each month Remezcla will do a tarot reading for the zodiac signs. This October tarot reading is all about letting go.

Can A "Breast Serum" Heal My Boob Trauma?

Can A "Breast Serum" Heal My Boob Trauma?

Coveteur — As someone with G cup breasts, I've spent my entire life looking away from them. A buzzy product with a meaningful backstory from Savoir Beauty wants to change that.