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harlem is... LATIN ROOTS
celebrating the living history of New York City’s Latino neighborhoods
Latin Roots is a living history public art and education and performance program of Community Works NYC that celebrates the vibrant culture and history of 6 of New York City’s Latino neighborhoods. Created in 2003 each exhibition honors local heroes through the lens of young people with portraits by photographer Ruth Morgan.
LATIN ROOTS - EAST HARLEM
Latin Roots: East Harlem is an intergenerational public art exhibition that venerates Harlem’s distinct cultural and historical importance by honoring 9 of its local heroes.
Marcos Dimas
Dr. Georgina Falu
Aurora Flores
Juan Gutierrez
Hiram Maristany (1945-2022)
Iris Morales
Piri Thomas
Carmen Vasquez
Manny Vega
LATIN ROOTS - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS / INWOOD
Latin Roots Washington Heights/Inwood preserves, documents and celebrates the vibrant living history and culture of Washington Heights/Inwood and honors 4 of its local heroes.
Sandra A. Garcia-Betancourt
Edilio Paredes
Moises Perez
Rosita Romero
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