For over 30 years, Sister “Bunny” has been a fixture on the busy corners and plaza spaces near Fordham Road and Grand Concourse, playing a unique blend of spiritual and jazz violin. Her music is part of the sonic landscape of the neighborhood, a beautiful, consistent presence amidst the chaotic, high-energy environment. Legends of Endurance… Continue reading Legends of Endurance – Sister Bernice “Bunny” Grant: Unyielding Street Musician
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Legends of Endurance – Evvie Santiago: Unyielding South Bronx Educator
In an urban landscape where consistency is rare, Ms. Evvie Santiago stood as an unyielding anchor of community resilience. From the Civil Rights era to the modern day, explore how one educator shaped the future of the Bronx—one reader at a time.
Legends of Endurance – The Community Garden Visionary: Al Williams
Al Williams is a perfect embodiment of resilience, having spent nearly 50 years transforming and maintaining a specific, previously empty lot in the South Bronx into the lush Melrose Community Garden. Legends of Endurance – The Community Garden Visionary: Al Williams The Garden In the mid-1970s, Al Williams looked at a rubble-strewn lot in the… Continue reading Legends of Endurance – The Community Garden Visionary: Al Williams
Legends of Endurance: Gisela Perez – The Marathon Matriarch
Legends of Endurance Gisela Perez: The Marathon Matriarch Gisela Perez, affectionately known as “Coach G,” is a testament to the long-game of Bronx endurance. A veteran of over 40 marathons and a staggering 100-plus half-marathons, Gisela didn’t just find a hobby in running; she found a calling. Based in Concourse Village, she has spent decades… Continue reading Legends of Endurance: Gisela Perez – The Marathon Matriarch
Legends of Endurance: Jacinto Bonilla – The Iron Grandfather
Legends of Endurance Jacinto Bonilla: The Iron Grandfather Jacinto Bonilla is the living embodiment of the Bronx’s grit, proving that strength is a lifetime pursuit. A lifelong martial artist and fitness enthusiast, Jacinto found his ultimate calling in CrossFit at an age when most people are slowing down. Now in his 80s, he has become… Continue reading Legends of Endurance: Jacinto Bonilla – The Iron Grandfather