I am not an expert in politics, but I am familiar with poverty. Our humble culture, in the South Bronx, recognize and value expressions like “beggars can’t be choosers” and “every little bit helps” as we’ve learned to cope with and manage our daily struggles. ...
One would think senior year represents a time filled with excitement as students prepare for their transition from high school into the real world. For some, employment opportunities await as others deal with the rigorous process of college applications. The importance of parents and teachers during...
The #Not62 campaign called for the Bronx to improve their health outcomes by 2020. Despite the efforts of local community leaders and healthcare institutions, the Bronx has failed to overcome their social and health inequities that continue to earn them the worst health outcome ranking...
Once professional sporting leagues suspended their seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was only a matter of time before local youth sporting leagues followed. A summer without community sports is something coaches and players could never have imagined. For some of these players, local...
It’s usually around 8:21pm when my classmate’s head tilts slightly to the left as he struggles to keep his eyes open during the last hour of class. Not that the material isn’t engaging, but he’s been awake since 5:00am attending to parenting duties, followed by...
The Public Interest Project had the opportunity to discuss caregiving with a former caregiver, Maria E. Echevarria, as she was kind enough to share her story with us and offer insight on her experiences as a caregiver. For 3 ½ years, Maria provided caregiver services...
To understand my respect for caregivers, I first must share a vulnerable piece of my personal life. My father lived a loving life as a husband to my mother and father to my siblings and me. A loving life as a mentor, a friend, and...