Sonia Manzano reminds East Harlem of the Young Lords Party with new book
Story & photos by Amaris Castillo (@AmarisCastillo) Sesame Street made its way into East Harlem this past weekend. No Muppets here, but a special visit from the woman who has stood by their side for more than four decades – Sonia Manzano. The Bronx-bred Puerto Rican actress, who is best known for her role as [...]
Levente no.Yolayorkdominicanyork – A Reading With Josefina Báez This Friday
“Llegué yo, la hija de Esperanza la billetera. Cobrá, cansá, cabriá, con celular y celulitis. ¡Cámbiame los vasos y los hombres!” From the book Levente no.Yolayorkdominicanyork Ay Ombe Theatre, Casa Verde Camila and Broadway Housing Communities present Levente no.Yolayorkdominicanyork. A Reading, with Josefina Báez, Friday March 9th, 6pm, at Rio Gallery II, 583 Riverside Dr. [...]
A Night With Julia Alvarez
BY Amaris Castillo (@AmarisCastillo) Photography by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Inside the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center Monday night, dozens of people sat and waited patiently. 7 p.m. arrived and left. Many of those waiting had books on their laps – or tucked neatly inside their purses to pull [...]
Are you a local business?
