When Bad Bunny Made Us Feel Seen: A Love Letter to Latino Identity

Bad Bunny's halftime performance wasn't just entertainment - it was a profound celebration of Latino identity that left many of us in tears. For those who may have missed the deeper meanings woven throughout, let me share why this performance meant so much to our community and what each beautiful symbol represented.

A Personal Journey of Belonging

To hear the names of countries like Nicaragua and the United States celebrated together on such a massive stage was breathtaking and unforgettable. As someone who immigrated to the U.S. at age seven, I've always carried this bittersweet feeling of belonging and yet not fully belonging to either of my countries. This performance reminded me that perhaps messages like these can unite us all across the American continent - not just within U.S. borders.

Growing up, I was bullied for what some called my "indigenous features." The painful irony? It wasn't non-Latinos who shamed ...