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Grandmaster Flash from the Bronx

Are you familiar with terms like slipmat, DJ, breakdance, Quick Mix Theory, vinyl, and rapper? Most likely, yes—even if you know little about music. These are all part of the subculture formed around hip-hop, rap,...

Xavier de Souza Briggs: A Life of Service and Scholarship

Xavier de Souza Briggs’ career is nothing short of extraordinary. As a scholar and public servant born in 1968, Briggs has achieved remarkable milestones and continues to break new ground. If you ever hear his...

Morton Deutsch

Do you know who Morton Deutsch was? A Bronx native, he became one of the most prominent social psychologists and conflict resolution researchers of the 20th century. In 2002, he was recognized as one of...

Irish Community of the Bronx

The Bronx is a borough that owes its name to the Bronx River, which itself was named after Swedish settler Captain Jonas Bronck. This happened in 1641, during a time when North America was being...

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“The Bronx Is Burning”: A Miniseries with Deep Meaning

In 1977, New York City felt like a ticking time bomb. Intense tension and despair were palpable on all fronts. Politics, the economy, social...

John Leguizamo: The Acclaimed Comedian, Actor, and Writer

John Leguizamo is a name you can't ignore when it comes to modern culture, cinema, and comedy. He's more than just an actor or...

Adrian Kantrowitz – the genius who transplanted the heart

The doctor who performed the world's first human heart transplant died in 2008 in New York. His name was Adrian Kantrowitz. More details about...

The Bronx Dominican Parade: A Celebration of Dominican Culture in New York

You don't have to go to Rio de Janeiro to see a fiery Latin American carnival. A spectacular Dominican parade is held annually in...

DJ Kool Herc

"I grew up in the Bronx, where hip-hop was born," "I was born and raised in the Bronx, so I call it home," and...
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