As I’ve been working at WHEDco for the past few weeks, I’m beginning to piece together my research and start interviews with community leaders, and members which include small business owners. As I’m spending more time in the Bronx and observing the Bronx, I’m relying and reading through Carolyn McLaughlin’s book, South Bronx Battles. Carolyn…
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A Cleaner Bronx
Through walking through the neighborhoods of Morrisania, Melrose, Crotona Park East and Hunts Point my supervisors Kerry and Yesmin have spoken a lot about the history of the Bronx – the ways in which vacant lots have been built into buildings, the renovations of parks, streets, and so much more. And as I walk through…
What Now?
Throughout the past week, a lot has changed. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade and as the days have continued, I am feeling exhausted. Exhausted that we are moving backwards, but not surprised that these are the ways in which events are playing out. Because America has always been a country built on white…
Civic Engagement in the South Bronx
After having attended numerous meetings with different organizations that WHEDco works with as a part of the many coalitions they are a part of, I’ve been able to see the kinds of work that different organizations are doing and the collaboration between all of the organizations. WHEDco is a part of the Bronx Wide Coalition,…
Economic Democracy and the Bronx Wide Coalition
In David Harvey’s “Right to the City” we are introduced to the ideas of urbanization, democratic control, and collectivity. Throughout the past few weeks at WHEDco, I’ve been able to see what WHEDco’s goals and desires are, and their participation in coalitions throughout the entire South Bronx. This past Saturday, I participated in the Huntspoint…
Week 1
Week 1 of the fellowship is officially over! This past week has been an incredibly welcoming experience and has me incredibly excited for the rest of the summer fellowship. This week, I attended many meetings to meet those involved in coalitions that WHEDco is a part of and to meet the WHEDco staff overall. I…
