This Is The Afro-Latina Gorgeousness Taking Our Breath Away Right Now

Puerto Rico will always be the USA's most enchanting territory. The hurricanes of late 2017 were devastating, but guess what? The people of Puerto Rico are rebuilding, giving us a real inspirational example of perseverance and the power of the human spirit. 

The islanders call it la isla del encanto. And if you haven't been yet, this Instagram account is just one sampling of the unstoppable beauty that the island is all about.

Photographer Valerie Moreno started the project Afros in San Juan to showcase afro-caribbean beauties who are as much a part of the island's makeup as the media mostly fails to reflect. In an interview with the amazing photographer, Moreno talks about her project being so necessary. This is why we love her: She seeks to learn from the stories of her subjects, specifically her “brown sisters,” and portray their struggles and triumphs that deserve to be presented with authenticity and pride. 

Check this out, America. These are just a quick sample of Moreno's posts: 

Those gum pictures that you see floating in the internet are a lot harder snap then you think. ____ Featured here @nathy5_ an athlete from Puerto Rico that also works in a school and runs an athletic youth program.

401 Likes, 1 Comments - Photographing Afro Caribbeans (@afrosinsanjuan) on Instagram: "Those gum pictures that you see floating in the internet are a lot harder snap then you think. ____..."

All this beauty happened yesterday. We may or may not have trespassed on private property just because their plant game was so on point. #afrosinsanjuan #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #flashesofdelight #PuertoRicogram #finditliveit #hashtagPuertoRico #melanin #balcklivesmatter #abmlifeisbeautiful #petitejoys #latinabloggers #livingcreative #livingfabulosa #afrocaribeña #solovelysofree #youbelong #naturalhair #PRgram #theeverydayproject #darlingweekend #livethelittlethings #livefurthermore #thatcolorproject #missrizos #caribe #afroféminas #pelonatural #visualscollective #whateverPR

134 Likes, 20 Comments - Photographing Afro Caribbeans (@afrosinsanjuan) on Instagram: "All this beauty happened yesterday. We may or may not have trespassed on private property just..."

From the archives this morning 🌿 Shooting @casasaffra listed on @airbnb with model @stephy_fro - the perfect in Old San Juan. __ It's also @stephy_fro grad and I am so happy for her! Congrats nena linda!

771 Likes, 7 Comments - Photographing Afro Caribbeans (@afrosinsanjuan) on Instagram: "From the archives this morning 🌿 Shooting @casasaffra listed on @airbnb with model @stephy_fro -..."

Happy hump day friends 🌸 @__natalialuna ___ I have lots of beautiful things coming your way. Aren't you grateful for friends that make a difference in our lives and that lift us up? Tag people below who have made a difference 👇🏿👇🏾👇🏽👇🏼

871 Likes, 13 Comments - Photographing Afro Caribbeans (@afrosinsanjuan) on Instagram: "Happy hump day friends 🌸 @__natalialuna ___ I have lots of beautiful things coming your way. Aren't..."

P O I S E _____ Liberian American model visiting Puerto Rico. For many of you who have been following this account for a while you can find pictures of her earlier in my feed.

1,176 Likes, 14 Comments - Photographing Afro Caribbeans (@afrosinsanjuan) on Instagram: "P O I S E _____ Liberian American model visiting Puerto Rico. For many of you who have been..."