Building Bridges in the Bronx

Author

Hari Adivarekar, Craig Newmark Graduate School of JournalismFollow

Graduation Date

Fall 12-13-2023

Grading Professor

Alyxaundria Sanford

Subject Concentration

Engagement Journalism

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

Exploring information and advocacy needs in The South Bronx.

The Bronx is one of the most poorest districts in the whole country. It is also severely neglected by city agencies compared to other boroughs in New York City. Often Bronxites are left to fend for themselves. But they never crumble in this crucible of music and culture.

My project used performance and cultural education to connect with South Bronx communities and understand their advocacy needs. This was executed through a multi-pronged approach, done in collaboration with The Bronx Music Heritage Center. and their parent organization, WHEDCO (Women's Housing and Economic Development Corp) I used three approaches to accomplish this.

1. Documentation of BMHC events

2. A Call Out sent out to the BMHC/WHEDCO newsletter subscribers.

3. An engagement event done in partnership with The Bronx Music Heritage Center, Epicenter NYC and Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School (Bronx).

Recommended Citation

Adivarekar, Hari, "Building Bridges in the Bronx" (2023). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/722