Old in New York City
In a city known for it’s extreme weather and a lifestyle that is fast paced, ever-changing, and favors the young and able, it’s no wonder New York City is often seen as a not-so-ideal place to retire and live out the rest of one’s life as a senior citizen. But, there they are, the elderly [...]
Rock of a Community
I’ve currently been working with a talented group of pro-bono consultants from a nonprofit called Taproots Foundation. The organization pairs up professionals from a variety of concentrations with small, local nonprofits that need help in achieving some goal or developing something. In this case, my team and I are helping LA-based Drew Child Development Corporation [...]
Don Blankenship Speaks at the National Press Club
The United States faces increasing loss of jobs if it continues to impose regulations of dubious merit on the nation’s business and industrial sector, Don Blankenship, chairman and CEO of Massey Energy Co., said at a July 22 National Press Club Luncheon. He spoke in the face of wide criticism of his company over the [...]
1111 North Capitol St.: Future Site of NPR
I was given a photo assignment by one of my supervisors to document the site and surroundings of NPR’s new headquarters as it undergoes renovation. Located at 1111 North Capitol St. in the NOMA (north of Massachusetts Ave.) District of D.C., NPR bought the historic warehouse and land for an undisclosed amount in 2008. The [...]
September 11, 2001
These images have never been shared with the public. I had only taken them for myself to remember that day. Most people remember exactly what they were doing that morning, where they were, and how they were reacting as the events unfolded. I was a college student who had lived in New York City for [...]
Iran Election Protest in Irvine, California
June 25, 2009 – Iranians of Orange County rally at Irvine City Hall to make their voices heard and to show solidarity and support for the uprising in Tehran.
US-Mexico Border Fence
The 1,951 mile (3,141 km) border between the United States and Mexico traverses a variety of terrains, including urban areas and deserts. The barrier is located on both urban and uninhabited sections of the border, areas where the most concentrated numbers of illegal crossings and drug trafficking have been observed in the past. These urban [...]
Associação Grupo Cultural Jongo da Serrinha
The Jongo da Serrinha Cultural Group Association was created in 2000 aiming to continue the historical heritage protection of Jongo. The original social protection project was founded more then 40 years ago by Vovó Maria Joana Rezadeira and Mestre Darcy do Jongo. Jongo is a manifestation of Afro-Brazilian culture, originated in the African Banto rites [...]
Mat Maneri
Mat Maneri, born on October 4th, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York is an American composer, improviser and jazz violin and viola player, specifically derivatives such as the five-string viola, the electric six-string violin, and the baritone violin. He is the son of the saxophonist Joe Maneri. Maneri has recorded with Cecil Taylor, Matthew Shipp, Joe [...]
Leroy
I would spot Leroy, a homeless Vietnam Veteran, at the 34th St. Madison Square Garden station. He would usually be sitting at the bottom of a stairwell with a box for people to throw money in. A few times he would have some artwork he had made expressing certain spiritual beliefs he held, especially of [...]
Du Ching
I met Du Ching, a 24-year old Kham Tibetan, during a journey through the Tibet Autonomous Region in 2005. She was the keeper of a small travelers lodge she helped her family maintain in the town of Dandong. Her father worked with steer and I remember distinctly the 10-inch American-made bowie knife he had holstered [...]