The Bronx is rightfully considered the birthplace of hip-hop, home to legendary DJs such as Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, and others. Among these pioneers, Boogie Down Productions (BDP) occupies a prominent place in...
"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 "Through struggle and pain, we rise in the Bronx." These are...
Among the constellation of DJs who pioneered and popularized rap and hip-hop at their inception, Afrika Bambaataa (born Lance Taylor) stands out as both an influential and controversial figure from the Bronx. The publication bronxski.com...
Festivals aren't always about loud parties, street food, and fun. Some events are different, offering a more balanced and focused format. One of them...
In the media, he was often described as "the last great old-school lawyer from the Bronx"—charismatic, sharp-tongued, with the image of a true defender...
Arthur R. Kantrowitz was a renowned American physicist of Jewish descent, born in the Bronx. His groundbreaking work in high-temperature gases, nuclear fusion, and...
Matthew Henson remains in the history of exploration of the planet and the city of New York as the first African-American to reach the...
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