Bronx Community College is proud to present the Fish Parade & Arts Festival Oral History Collection!
The Fish Parade & Arts Festival is an annual procession through Hunts Point connecting the community to the Bronx River. Like shoaling fish, the community marches together in a family-friendly, vibrant celebration. The parade’s vibe combines activism, joy, and community building. Participants often use banners, costumes, and puppets representing marine life. The parade culminates in an arts festival featuring live music, dancing, and art-making. The event is also a platform for Bronx residents and organizations to raise awareness about environmental issues and to advocate for environmental justice.
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Interview with Co-Founders of The Point, CDC
Click here to view full interview : Interview with Co-Founders of The Point, CDCTHE POINT Community Development Corporation is an organization dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx. The Point’s programming main target is the revitalization of the Hunts Point community through Youth Development, Arts and Culture, and Community Development. Maria Torres is the President, Co-founder,…
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Interview with Danny R. Peralta & Hatuey Ramos-Fermín
Click here to view full interview : Interview with Danny R. Peralta & Hatuey Ramos-FermínDanny R. Peralta was born and raised in New York City and uses multiple mediums to tell stories, examine relationships and elicit dialogue. Danny has been leading community development using the arts and culture for over 20 years. As former Executive Director of The Point, he helped lead the coordination of The Hunts Point Fish…
