Teaching New York’s Mariachis
Ramón Ponce founded East Harlem’s Mariachi Academy in 2002 so that students could reconnect with their parents’ Mexican roots.
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Audio: Museum Security Guard Watches El Barrio
Luis Gil has stood guard at El Museo del Barrio since the mid ’80s and has observed a changing East Harlem.
December 1, 2009 | Posted in Arts & Culture | Read More »
Harlem’s Newest Church Opens Its Doors
Pastor Johnny Acevedo launched Open Door Fellowship to build a diverse East Harlem congregation.
A ‘Day of the Dead’ in America
The Day of the Dead’s origins might lie thousands of miles south, but uptown many people participate in the ceremonies.
November 8, 2009 | Posted in Arts & Culture | Read More »
Uptown Latino Families Struggle as Wives Become Breadwinners
More men have lost jobs during the recession, so Uptown Latinas have stepped in to provide for their households — sometimes causing a power struggle.
