Carter Shocket stated, 'They kind of felt like they happened and then they were over, like it wasn't a long-lasting kind of project. It was just a flash-in-the-pan kind of thing.'
We've had enough of politicians standing up and telling people what needs to happen in their area. It's time to listen to local people themselves. We're putting money behind local voices so they can choose for themselves how they put pride back in communities that felt ignored for so many years.
The City University of New York (CUNY) released in November its second annual who's who of its massive alumni network with its 50 Under 50 list, and the Bronx was well represented, with honorees from the borough, educated at Bronx CUNY schools or with strong ties to the Boogie Down all making their mark on the world culturally, socially and economically. The Bronx Times caught up with a few of the list's esteemed honorees to get their reactions on being recognized, reflections on their journeys so far and their love story with the borough of the Bronx.
Many foundations preaching democracy externally are practicing anti-democratic ideology internally by enforcing top-down decision-making and power consolidation. Funders must shift power to communities.
Brady-Davis stated, "I feel that Republicans, the President of the United States, were elected on the backs of $250 million worth of lies," addressing the anti-trans ad campaigns.
The Wembley to Soweto Foundation empowers young photographers from struggling communities to capture and connect their experiences through sports, fostering creativity and community engagement.
Silly Nice embodies a unique blend of authenticity and hustle, rapidly transforming from a Harlem-based initiative to a leading name in New York's cannabis landscape.