Renaissance EMS
“Over 70 percent of public schools in the Bronx don’t have music programs.” This is a problem mentioned by Co-Executive Director of Renaissance EMS, Bervin Harris who looks to change that statistic. At risk youth teens who have a stigma of causing trouble and disrespecting authority are looked at from society as a lost […]
Naya Tabia – Singer/Songwriter
With an album being sold on itunes and another on the way Naya Tabia is on her way to becoming a successful singer/songwriter. As a passionate songwriter she started a company of writers with High School friends and later decided to get behind the mic herself. Takia Bowe sits down with Naya to discuss her […]
Oun-P – Rap Artist
Born and raised in the Bronx, rap artist Oun-P, has begun to make a name for himself in the Hip-Hop scene. After starting his own record label called Ooway records with close friends and family, he’s preaching the values needed to grow up in the hood. Trying to set a good example for young kids […]
A. Lyric – Poet/Songwriter
A multi-talented artist born and raised in the Bronx; A. Lyric, a poet, singer songwriter, and actress, stops by The Bronx Journal to talk about her influences. In 2011, A. Lyric published her first poetry chapbook “Love and all its shades, not your grandmothers love poems” and is working on a new installment titled, “The […]
BenetPlus
Ever wanted to build your own business? BenetPlus, a social commerce platform, gives you that chance. Giving you access to sell tons of services and products from big name brands and companies, anything from Cell phones, to cable TV packages. BenetPlus is focused on growing your own network of customers and recruiting new members to […]
Dream Scholar
A federal program implemented at the state level now threatens to split immigrant families, deport people for minor offenses, and even lead to racial profiling. It’s called Secure Communities and its just one of the programs that activist, Yajaira Saavedra, fights to eliminate. Yajaira is the Policy Director of Dream Scholar, a program dedicated to […]
Comedian – Tyheem Commodore
Comedian from Harlem, Tyheem Commodore, prefers sketches and skits to traditional stand up. Takia Bowe sits down with Tyheem to discuss his influences and experiences with several mediums of comedy.
Give Them to Eat Ministry
Even after the official end of the recession, about 40 percent of the South Bronx residence is battling poverty. The “Give Them to Eat Ministry” is an organization dedicated to fighting hunger and immigrant abuse in the Bronx. Volunteer from this organization, Marianela Sarotis, lets us in on the importance of giving back to the […]
Comedian – Julio Cariño
What does it take to be a comedian? Does being funny come natural? Carmen Victoria sits down with well-known Bronx comedian Julio Cariño, to tell us how he got started.