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Harlem was always a wonderful place in my mind. So rich in history and a place where many famous musicians, actors, actresses and activists have called home, and ever since I was a young teenager I have always wanted to live here. A little over a year ago I made that a reality. Sadly now I find myself wanting to move on, wanting to be where the current artists are and dive into present day culture, so I am strongly considering moving back to Brooklyn - Bushwick, specifically. But it's complicated. As an activist that values community and family, I cannot move into a neighborhood that is rapidly experiencing gentrification [read about it here] if I'm going to be part of the problem. So I have to think long and hard before making the decision to move and if ultimately I do decide to, take every precaution that I, as a single white person, will not be exacerbating the problem. I have been to Bushwick multiple times and have even done a photo shoot out there with a client, but I never just perused the neighborhood and photographed, so on Sunday, April 26th, I ventured out to do just that. Here are some of my favorite images:
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