The 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington was a fitting bookend to a summer marked by heightened activism. I participated in the events yesterday, and it was a memorable […]
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My Obligatory Born Day Post
Good morning everyone. Some of you may be aware that today is my birthday. If you didn’t know, now you know. The big 34. I suppose its a big deal, […]
Read moreGood Bye, Good Friend: Rest In Power Lamont Navy
The closer you are to a person, the harder it is to write about them. This is a hard post to put up, as the feelings I have are still […]
Read moreEscaping into Disaster: One Night Spent in Sandy Devastated Far Rockaway
The following article was written the night of November 2nd, 2012 by candle light in my Grandfather’s house in Far Rockaway. While I have had functioning utilities returned to […]
Read moreWashed Away: Far Rockaway The Day After Sandy
Editors Note: This post is from Brandon Melendez, who was affected by Hurricane Sandy. We thank him for sharing his story with us. -M.P. With the devastation only starting to […]
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