Today, I booked my flight to Santiago in the Dominican Republic. My brother and I will be staying in Esperanza for three weeks in January, spending time with the non-profit Yspaniola and learning about the community. Their mission statement is: "Yspaniola empowers marginalized batey communities of Dominicans and Haitians in the Dominican Republic. Through university scholarships, … Continue reading Esperanza
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On making community connections
Back when I was a sophomore in 2009, I was a member of Catalysts for Intellectual Capital 2020, a leadership/entrepreneurship seminar. This course radically changed my path, not only my course of study but my outlook and attitude. After five years in Binghamton I can really see the divide between the campus and community, which … Continue reading On making community connections
Come together
Almost two months after the devastating flood in September, it has been released that BAE, one of the area's largest employers, will not be returning to their Westover plant. The plant was flooded in early September. Government officials are hoping they stay in the area, but are not sure what other facilities can provide the … Continue reading Come together
#OccupyBinghamton
Decided to document the #OccupyBinghamton protestors today around the start time. There were about 100 people downtown with signs. Two cops watched. At the time it was mostly community members, which is great, because people do have a stake in their city and should show people that! I even saw one of my Professors there. … Continue reading #OccupyBinghamton
The Koyas & Idasa Tariq at Binghamton University
The Koyas and Idasa Tariq had a show at Binghamton University late September. Keep your eyes out for Idasa and Kymel who are now working with the Project DCX label here in Binghamton.
Harlem/Binghamton
I am back in Binghamton and while I miss Harlem, I am feeling very much at home. We have been setting up the house, picking pears, going to yard sales and farmer's markets, and generally enjoying the good things this city has to offer. Tomorrow out to Ithaca. I started my new job as Graduate … Continue reading Harlem/Binghamton
InsideOut Project in East Harlem
My photos are now part of the international Inside Out Project, "a large-scale participatory art project that turns messages of individual identity into pieces of artistic work." This is a project of the artist JR. They are now in the community garden. I hope that anyone passing by these portraits will recognize that the East … Continue reading InsideOut Project in East Harlem
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