“We have to take a more militant position. We have enough power to do something. The greasy wheel does get the oil,” admonishes Senator Reuben Diaz. more>

For better or worse, the South Bronx is slowly being gentrified. Residents and activists react differently to change that brought to the neighborhood The Blue Ox Bar, a trendy little bistro with exposed red brick, local artists’ work on the walls and poetry readings, giving an East Village feeling to the Boogie Down. more>

Latinos don’t speak of child sexual abuse because of cultural taboos and stereotypes – not airing the family’s dirty laundry, keeping things to yourself. Getting help is seen as a sign of weakness. But child sexual abuse remains a danger to the community. more>

Since the mid-90s, community activists, private citizens and students have cleared garbage and waste from the Bronx River. These eco-activists believe that it’s their responsibility as citizens to correct the damage done by polluters, industry and sewage plants. more>