Posts by Daniel Grizer
Sakinah Abdul
By Sarita Daftary, Project Director I met Sakinah Abdul back in March 2006 when she was in seventh grade, and starting as a first year intern in our youth program. I remember thinking that she was quiet, serious, and attentive. I didn’t know then that I would get to know Sakinah so well. She stayed…
Read MoreAnnie Wyche
By Angela Previdelli, Masters Candidate 2013, Cornell University Department of City and Regional Planning Annie Wyche grew up in rural Alabama. She has lived in New York for 43 years and currently resides in Brooklyn with her family. Annie honed her gardening skills on her family’s farm by being the 7th child to be born…
Read MoreWilliam Thom & Sarita Daftary
Mr. William Thom, who lived in the apartment building between United Community Centers and the UCC Youth Farm, is interviewed by Sarita Daftary, a member of the East New York Farms! staff. Mr. Thom speaks about growing up in Guyana, being a merchant marine, and living next to our youth-run farm. Produced by Sarita Daftary…
Read MoreKele Nkhereanye & Faith Titilawo
Kele Nkhereanye is interviewed by Faith Titilawo, an intern with East New York Farms! Kele talks about growing up in Lesotho (Southern Africa) and being an activist. Produced by Sarita Daftary with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record,…
Read MoreGemma Garcia & Celeste Leandry
Ms. Gemma Garcia – coordinator of St. John Cantius Garden, beekeeper, and community educator with East New York Farms! – is interviewed by Celeste, an intern with East New York Farms! Gemma talks about moving to East New York and getting involved in her community. Produced by Sarita Daftary with interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a…
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