Featuring the lens-based work of Bernardo Almonte, Roy Baizan, Katherine Miranda, Alexis Marie Montoya, and Fernando Zelaya, with essays by natalie flo and Bonafide Rojas, these contributors represent the vibrancy and creative resilience of the Bronx, capturing its layered stories, evolution, and how memory and art shapes cultural identity. The Bronx Issue was curated by Lizzy Alejandro. 

This issue marking the 40th Anniversary of Nueva Luz reflects not only the current moment but also honors the history and cultural power of the Bronx, a borough of creative communities that have been at the fore of shaping visual, musical, and literary culture far beyond New York City.

Since its founding in 1985, Nueva Luz has stood as more than just a magazine. It has become a cultural document, a historical archive, and a vital bridge between generations of artists, writers, and cultural workers from communities of color. The Bronx Issue embodies the publication’s original purpose and ongoing mission to serve as a platform for artists of color, creating a space where their stories, creative visions, and cultural contributions are centered and celebrated. 

AVAILABLE IN PRINT AND ONLINE JUNE 21, 2025!