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Fay Bonas

This interview consists of a poetic transcription and digital photographs.

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Jenifer “Hopey” Foster and Carolyn Waring

Interviewer: Alison KibbeLength of Interview: 00:30:32Subject/Themes: South BronxSynopsis: Sisters Jenifer Foster and Carol Waring tell their story of moving to New York City as children, their childhood in the Bronx, their involvement with Banana Kelly because of the fires in the 1970’s.

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Orlando Marin

  Interviewer: Alison KibbeLength of Interview: 01:02:53Subject/Themes: South Bronx, Salsa musicSynopsis: Orlando Marin, a Salsa musician, talks about his childhood in the Bronx, his beginning in the music industry, moving to Kelly Street and the ethnic and racial separation in the Bronx relating to his interest in music.

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Sajata Epps

  Interviewer: Alison KibbeLength of Interview: 01:20:18Subject/Themes: South Bronx, women artistsSynopsis: Sajata Epps talks about her childhood in the Bronx, moving to South Bronx, her knitting creative journey and education.

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Robert Foster

Interviewer: Alison KibbeLength of Interview: 00:51:05Subject/Themes: South Bronx, Synopsis: Robert Foster describes the diversity and vibrancy of the Bronx when he first moved in. His involvement in community organizing with Banana Kelly to refurbish abandoned buildings to avoid fires.

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Rosalba Lopez Ramirez

Interviewer: Alison KibbeLength of Interview: 00:09:11Subject/Themes: South Bronx, New York CitySynopsis: Rosalba Lopez Ramirez talks about moving to New York City and getting involved with Kelly Street Garden.