February 12, 2017
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” Marcus Garvey
“What do you think? Our country’s so innocent?” President Donald Trump
Deportees
February 11, 2017
Recent protest activity has been causing flashbacks for some New Yorkers of a certain age. The clouds of pot smoke and incense in Washington Square Park are missing, of course. And today’s young men mostly favor sensible haircuts and trimmed beards. But the clichéd vibe of “revolution in the air” feels awfully familiar.
Season Two
February 8, 2017
New York, NY —- Announcing the second annual Inwood Film Festival! The focus of the Inwood Film Festival is to celebrate and showcase the Inwood community through the moving image.
Home of the Brave?
February 6, 2017
Several hours before Tom Brady and the New England Patriots turned Superbowl LI upside down with an astonishing, come from way behind OT win over the Falcons, viewers were treated to the ritual pregame rendition of our national anthem.
Mr. Espaillat Goes to Washington
January 29, 2017
It’s swearing-in season throughout the land and last November’s winners are basking in the glow of victory. Defeated rivals have disappeared into relative anonymity, perhaps to re-emerge again for another go in the future.
Hell No!
January 19, 2017
Several thousands of protesters expressed their opposition to the new Trump administration’s proposed policies tonight in midtown. Despite short notice, they all evidently got the message to come to the Trump International Hotel in Columbus Circle and make some noise.
Times Square Locks Down
December 31, 2016
Tonight, like every NYE, the masses will assemble in Times Square to watch the ball drop. This year they’ll take part in an event marked more by fear than of hope, at least officially.
A Future To Believe In
April 14, 2016
Rosario Dawson, Spike Lee, and New York City rockers Vampire Weekend set the stage last night in Greenwich Village for Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.
Sanders Comes Home
March 31, 2016, New York
Lines stretched for several blocks as people hoping to “feel the Bern” patiently awaited their turns at airport style security checks set up outside Saint Mary’s Park in the Bronx.
Trumplandia
March 20, 2016
Spring arrived in New York City this week…and so did hundreds of anti-Trump protesters. But while the Presidential election is still a Spring, Summer, and half an Autumn away, they were out in force yesterday.