Day: May 31, 2023

From Loss to Opportunity: The Story of How David Avilés Uses @puertoricanflagsup to Remind Young Nuyoricans of Their Heritage

From Loss to Opportunity: The Story of How David Avilés Uses @puertoricanflagsup to Remind Young Nuyoricans of Their Heritage

Puerto Rican Flags Up, a title that rose from the ashes of a man that lost everything. A light at the end of a tunnel, the window that opens after the closing of a door, and the clouds dispersing after a dark time in David Avilés’ life. Born in Harlem, raised and residing in the […]

Fredro Starr: 30 Years of Jamaica Queens’ Finest!

Fredro Starr: 30 Years of Jamaica Queens’ Finest!

Fredro Starr… Let’s stop here for a minute.  A preface is needed: I invite the reader to put aside what they think a rapper is.  Gold chains, iced out watches, models, fast cars, fast lifestyle, etc.  If you make the mistake of boxing Fredro in with a cookie cutter definition, you’ll miss the man completely.  […]

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