I think I captured a tiny glimpse today of what Ed Morales was talking about in his article "Spanish Harlem on His Mind." In this essay, Morales speaks of his memories growing up, the changing culture of Harlem, gentrification and community activism. Today I took pictures of a few murals, Puerto Rican flags, signs of … Continue reading We walk amongst each other in a deep dream…
Category: reflections
El Barrio
I am interning this summer in East Harlem, and am so excited that there are tons of things to do in that area, all the time. Especially right now, since it is Barrio Week (which is actually two weeks long). You can find all the info here on their website. There are restaurant deals, live … Continue reading El Barrio
Where Prisoners Can Do Anything, Except Leave
This NYTimes article, Where Prisoners Can Do Anything, Except Leave, is an interesting look into what happens when a justice system is structured differently. “There’s more security in here than out on the street,” said one inmate. Asked about his ambitions after incarceration, he said he would consider politics.
Get the momentum going
Welcome to my blog! Here I will post the latest videos, photos and thoughts. To start you off, check out Bugnanas new track Love To The World, free download available. Thanks for reading!