CNN 5 Things 5 Good Things: Bad Bunny’s Love Letter to Puerto Rico
Sep 20, 2025
A superstar bids farewell to Puerto Rico in a historic residency, celebrating local pride. A remarkable travel program connects high school seniors across the U.S. A nine-year-old brightens days with a smile stand in his front yard. A homeless teen finds purpose as a foster dad through spontaneous kindness. Plus, meet Tejasvi Minoj, named TIME’s Kid of the Year, who champions cybersecurity for seniors with the Shield Seniors program.
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Bad Bunny's Homecoming Residency
- Bad Bunny held a 30-show residency in San Juan that prioritized Puerto Rican locals for many dates.
- The series drew massive crowds and economic activity, helping many feel renewed pride in the island.
Culture Can Spark Economic Revival
- The residency created measurable economic impact and broader island unity beyond San Juan.
- Local leaders and artists say it changed perceptions about staying and building a future in Puerto Rico.
A Study-Abroad For U.S. Teens
- The American Exchange Project sends high school seniors to culturally different U.S. towns for a week and then hosts visitors.
- Founder David McCullough III calls it a potential civic 'coming-of' ritual to reduce divides through real-world connection.
