There used to be this genre of film, seemingly in constant production, where some inner city youths met a tough teacher or coach who changed their lives for the better. Usually the film would introduce the young people…do a bunch of exposition where the audience fell in love with the young people…one of them would […]
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New Haven at Night (Where Were These Photos Taken?)- Gary Winfield
My original concept for today’s post was a story about young people in New Haven staying out of trouble and doing something constructive with their time. Things didn’t work out as planned and that post will happen later. Instead on this cold night I put on some warm clothes and went out to see New […]
Day Of The Dead & Living Dead – Chris, Gary & Jeffrey
Day of the Dead [From the press release]. On November 2, 2013 Unidad Latina en Acción hosted the third annual Day of the Dead Parade in Fair Haven. The parade and altar honors all the deceased migrants who have traveled on the train known as “La Bestia” or “The Beast.” Hundreds of thousands of Central American and […]
New Haven Hip Hop: (ah•sh-ēh•FF)
I was away from the city in Washington DC when I finally got to read about the fracas at Kudeta. One thing that stood out to me was the discussion about wanting a more “classy” way to promote the restaurant. That classy way being Jazz perhaps. I won’t go into my thoughts on that but […]
JHOP: We Will Change the Homelessness Situation – Gary
My travels within the city of New Haven have brought me into relationship with many people who have seen issues that others complain about who have decided that the course of action they need to pursue is to do something rather than continue to complain. Many are not sure what to do but they get […]
New Haven Raises Its Voices To Stop The Transfer of the Federal Women’s Prison – Gary
I love New Haven. New Haven is the city where I discovered myself. It is the city where I found my voice and how to use it. I have had the distinct fortune of being one of many in this city’s history who has used their voice to move issues. My camera is for the […]