PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO

mercedes.sofia.viera@gmail.com

Holi! I'm Sofía (they/them), a non-binary freelance journalist from Puerto Rico who currently resides in Brooklyn. I’ve written about queerness, Latinidad, music, culture, wellness, astrology, & shopping.

My work has been published on Refinery29, POPSUGAR, Women’s Health, Remezcla, & BestProducts. I have a journalism degree from Rutgers University. I’m always open to take on work, so let’s connect! <3

SOFIA VIERA

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MUSIC

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MUSIC 〰️

Villano Antillano Is A Damn Good Artist & She Knows It
REFINERY29

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

RBD’s Christian Chávez Is Reclaiming His Queer Coming Out Story
REFINERY29

Is Karol G and Young Miko’s “Contigo” Music Video Queer Baiting?
REFINERY29

QUEERNESS

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QUEERNESS 〰️

An Open Secret: How My Queerness is Tied to Lesbians of Puerto Rico’s Past
REFINERY29

Loverbar Was A Safe Space For Queer Puerto Ricans; That’s Exactly Why It Got Raided
REFINERY29

Do Non-Binary Shoppers Really Want More Genderless Collections?
REFINERY29

This Non-Binary Editor Tested 4 Chest Binders & Found The Best One
REFINERY29

CULTURE

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CULTURE 〰️

Getting Fired Cured My Autistic Burnout
POPSUGAR

Star Wars & Its Fandom Made Me Question My Gender
REFINERY29

I went to a food festival where Latina chefs shared their culinary journeys — and fed my Boricua soul
INSIDER

Op-Ed: Jake Paul Doesn’t Get To Represent Puerto Rico
REMEZCLA

ASTROLOGY & TAROT

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ASTROLOGY & TAROT 〰️

Here's What To Know About Aries And Cancer's Compatibility, According To Astrologers
WOMEN’S HEALTH

The Queer Tarot Deck Finally Launched — & It Couldn’t Be Queer-er
REFINERY29

If You Keep Seeing The Angel Number 2112, The Universe Has A Message For You
WOMEN’S HEALTH

Spiritual Psychosis Is in the News — Here's What It Is and What to Know
POPSUGAR

SHOPPING

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SHOPPING 〰️

This Versatile Asymmetrical Shoulder Bag Is R29 Editor (& Taylor Swift!) Approved
REFINERY29

6 Latine Brands That Capture the Coquette Aesthetic
REMEZCLA

What To Wear To 5 Major K-Pop Tours
NYLON

What to Know About Red Light Therapy's Benefits and Risks, According to a Skincare Expert

BESTPRODUCTS

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