🦁 Bronx Hero of the Week: Jennifer Lopez “Still Jenny from the Block” — and always from the Bronx. Jennifer Lopez was born July 24, 1969, in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx. Before the world knew her as J.Lo — the global icon, dancer, actress, and chart-topping singer — she was just a… Continue reading Bronx Hero: Jennifer Lopez (JLo)
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Bronx Hero: DJ Kool Herc 🎤
🎧 DJ Kool Herc: The Genesis of Hip-Hop “The father of hip-hop, born in the Bronx — where rhythm met revolution.” DJ Kool Herc didn’t just play music — he changed the game. In the 1970s, his block parties in the Bronx laid the foundation for what would become a global cultural movement. With two… Continue reading Bronx Hero: DJ Kool Herc 🎤
A Caricature of the Bronx
This isn’t just a caricature — it’s a living archive. A mural in motion. A Bronx-born heartbeat. It invites viewers to see the borough not through headlines or clichés, but through color, culture, and community. 🎨Graffiti and Street Art The Bronx” spelled out in bold, expressive graffiti — a name that demands to be seen.… Continue reading A Caricature of the Bronx
Today, I finished another workout!
Written by Dennis Harvell Today, I finished another workout. Being 60ish, I’m finding that motivation isn’t automatic like it used to be—it’s something I have to rediscover, day by day. It’s not about chasing numbers or proving anything. It’s about moving forward to stay active—for my mind, my body, and my soul. Today, I finished… Continue reading Today, I finished another workout!