Tag Archives: East Village

Nuyorican Poet’s Café Thrives On

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Britny Kutuchief

Photo: Forgotton-Ny.com I push my way past a heavy blue curtain. I see an overweight black man standing at a mic under dim lights in a large windowless room. There are people around. They are hanging on every single word … Continue reading →

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East Village Residents Preserve Neighborhood’s Legacy of Protest

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Britny Kutuchief

          It is no secret that East Village residents are typically socially-conscious and opinionated people. Tompkins Square Park, the neighborhood’s central park, is one of the city’s most politically active centers, hosting throngs of renegades, squatters and … Continue reading →

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I Waited For Eight Years, What is Another 45 Minutes!

Posted on November 7, 2008 by annemc8

Tompkins Square Park, known for riots and activism over the years, was sunny and peaceful on Nov. 4, Election Day. Just around the corner, New Yorkers lined up to vote for a new administration. This was a historic moment. Many … Continue reading →

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Obama Pajama-rama

Posted on November 7, 2008 by kerrijarema

The 2008 Presidential Election was unique in many ways, but one of the most striking was how involved, invested and interested the general public became in the journey to electing the 44th president of the United States. This interest led … Continue reading →

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