Boricua

The use of the word Boricua has been popularized in the island and abroad by descendents of Puerto Rican heritage, commonly using the phrase, "Yo soy Boricua" ( "I am Boricua," or "I am Puerto Rican") to identify themselves as Puerto Ricans.

BroadwayWorld.com Featured Content 2010

At the time, Mr. Subotovksy was the architect for Bronx project called Boricua Village that needed city approval.

Carrión Faces Fine Michael Howard Saul 2011

MALVEAUX (voice-over): Campaigning Puerto Ricans call Boricua - style.

CNN Transcript May 26, 2008 2008

MALVEAUX (voice-over): Campaigning Puerto Ricans call Boricua - style.

CNN Transcript May 26, 2008 2008

At the time, Subotovsky was working on several projects in the Bronx that needed Carrion's support, including a major apartment complex called Boricua Village.

NYDN Rss GREG B. SMITH 2011

That goes a long way for Puerto Ricans, "Boricua".

Scenes from the trail: Obama's 'caminata' 2008

Mr. Carrion told the conflicts board that he didn't know Mr. Subotovsky's "specific involvement" in the Boricua project, but he "should have" taken steps at the time he hired him to ascertain whether he was involved in a project that would come before his office.

Carrión Faces Fine Michael Howard Saul 2011

Volunteer librarian Christine Licata, a curator at the nonprofit arts space Taller Boricua, has watched flummoxed locals circle the planter several times before opening its hidden drawer.

Guerrilla Librarians Making Noise Ashlea Halpern 2011

Patriots' wide receiver, Aaron Hernández, the other Latino with Boricua blood also had a great game with 7 receptions for a total of 66 yards to help the Patriots head to Super Bowl XLVI and make this year's Bowl a North East Affair.

Julio Pabon: Two Boricuas Heading To Super Bowl XLVI Julio Pabon 2012

Sounds like a big announcement could be on the way for this Boricua, but would it really come as any surprise?

Ricky Martin & Twin Sons Take In Miami Beach (Photos) 2009