“I am an artist and arts educator in the Bronx. Art allows us expression and opportunity to create dialogues. There are so many local artists who are expressing themselves through various mediums. Art has the power to inspire, to relate, and to create stronger community. I’ve met most of my chosen family through the underground art and music scene in the Bronx. Creating these spaces has allowed Bronxites to network and create relationships with their neighbors. Beyond supporting each others’ careers and collaborations, we are there for one another personally.”