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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 who researched and interviewed them as well as student and honoree reflections and large scale portraits.
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.
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