Becoming Bronx
A project in Brooklyn, NY by Sybil Patten000days
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A web series about the Bronx: told through the personal stories of its people.
Backers: 95
Average Pledge Per Backer: $212
Funded: $20,133 of $20,000
Dates: Nov 20th -> Dec 20th (30 days)
Project By: Sybil Patten
Backers: 95
Average Pledge Per Backer: $212
Funded: $20,133 of $20,000
Dates: Nov 20th -> Dec 20th (30 days)
Project By: Sybil Patten
$20,133
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 20 @ 13:30 -0500 GMT
100%
of goal
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Latest News
We did it! 
December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! We reached the goal. I am so grateful for everyone of you. Becoming Bronx is building a map of the borough made up from immigrant stories. I want this map to illustrate the personal stories of the Bronx, showing its incredible strength and... (Read More)
The Mayor of Arthur Ave
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Richard Liberatore stands proudly in front of the photos and stories of his father, Joe, the mayor of Arthur Ave. When Mayor La Guardia built the Arthur Ave Retail Market in 1940, he was taking merchants, like Joe, off the streets. Joe was the last... (Read More)
Visiting Bronx Churches with Miguel James
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, Miguel James, a sophomore at Fordham University, and I visited 5 out of the 6 Bronx churches that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York are set to close in 2015. Miguel is planning to attend seminary school for graduate school. In the... (Read More)
Mrs. Greene, Bronx Deputy Borough President
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Mrs. Greene worked as a Bronx Assemblywoman from 1982 to 2009. Currently she is deputy borough president. She has seen a lot of positive change and development in the borough, and I look forward to sharing her story soon. (Read More)
New Video on Becoming Bronx: Charles Cooper, Chairman of AAC
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Bronx African Advisory Council, December Meeting
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This is my 4th meeting with the African Advisory Council, AAC. I met them through connections at the Ghana parade this summer in Crotona Park. My next story for Becoming Bronx is about the AAC and the chairman, Charles Cooper. This story should... (Read More)
Emerald Isle Immigration Center, in the Woodlawn neighborhood of the Bronx
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Saint Barnabas host the Emerald Isle to discuss Obama's immigration reforms. Dan Dennehy, an advocate for immigration, advices the audience to apply for residency and not worry about the future of these reforms after Obama's presidency. Barbara... (Read More)
Samuel in the Theater Production Team at John Jay
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Samuel and Angelica Lara, Production Manager/ Dramaturge, get ready for August Wilson's "Jitney". Samuel, as Fight Captain, is responsible for all stage combat choreography. Here he gathers the actors to review a fight scene. The program that Samuel... (Read More)
Last night, Danislene performed in and organized A Taste of Africa.
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Danislene, whose story you can find on becomingbronx.com, is now Vice President of Baruch's African Student Association. Danislene, in her calm and diplomatic style, organized dancers, models, singers and other performers to keep the show running... (Read More)
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