Victoria Leandra

Bio

Victoria Leandra Hernández is a New York City-based journalist from Puerto Rico covering minority issues, LatinX culture, music and Puerto Rican politics. She is a multimedia producer for VICE News, formerly at Bloomberg and The New York Times Journalism Institute. She’s been featured as an expert commentator on MSNBC Live, AM Joy, Cheddar TV and several podcasts. Victoria’s work has also been published on VICE, Bustle and Mic. When she's not researching for her next story, you can find her on social media sharing her passion for travel, reggaetón and food.

This queer Latina activist is decolonizing veganism

By Victoria Leandra

Amy Quichiz is not what our society has traditionally presented as a plant-based activist. She eschews cultish vegan dogma in favor of open-mindedness. She practices more than she preaches. And she’s not skinny, white, straight, or socioeconomically…

As Puerto Rico's protests continue, the island's music has become more important than ever

By Victoria Leandra

For more than two weeks now, Puerto Ricans have been protesting. The uprising that began as #RickyRenuncia has evolved into #WandaRenuncia after the rallies successfully ousted the island’s governor, Ricardo Rosselló, and turned their focus to Wanda…