Boston’s North End.
September 28, 2021
The North End, also known as Boston’s Little Italy, is a hub of community, culture, and food. Narrow streets weave throughout the neighborhood where one can find old-school pastry shops, coffee shops, and more.
Michael Cafarella finds shelter from the rain in a North End doorway as he takes a smoke break.
Boston Park Ranger Connor Decarlo, of South Boston, closes down a wet Copp's Hill Burying Ground for the day. Established in 1659, the Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is a historic cemetery located in the North End and is Boston's second cemetery where participants of the Tea Party are buried.
The sound of falling coffee beans hit the tin as Eric Hansen (left) and Bobby Eustace (right) work their afternoon shift at Policari's Coffee shop located on 105 Salem Street in Boston's North End. Established in 1932, Policari's Coffee offers a variety of spices, deli meats, candy, pasta, nuts, tea, and coffee.
John O’Riley relaxes in the Corner Cafe’s basement window on a sunny Thursday morning. The Corner Cafe is located on 87 Prince Street in Boston's North End.
Boston’s North End Firefighters, Keny Dlicea (left) and Jamie McLaughlin (right) take an afternoon coffee break in the front of the firehouse. Located on 133 Salem Street, Boston's North End firehouse serves the various nearby apartment buildings and small businesses. They also protect the Beacon Hill, Charlestown, and East Boston area.
Two strollers walk down the North End’s Prince Street on a rainy day holding an iconic white box with blue details from the historic Mike’s Pastry. Founded in 1946, customers from around the world come to Mike’s Pastry to pick up treats ranging from chocolate chip cannolis to lobster tails.
Rosa, a 2-year-old labrador mix, enjoys the shade on a sunny Friday morning in the North End's Puopolo Playground.
Philadelphia Indigenous Peoples' Day 2021.
October 10, 2021
Dance performances, food, vendors, and speakers marked Philadelphia’s first officially celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day as crowds gathered at Bartram’s Garden under a cloudy downtown Philadelphia skyline. Although this year marked the 11th annual Indigenous Day Celebration, it was the first since Mayor Jim Kenney signed an executive order last February replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Members of Philly-based dance companies Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac and Native Nations Dance Theater (NNDT) shared interactive productions featuring their respective Mexicayotl and Native American cultures. Throughout the afternoon, attendees had the opportunity to learn about Seminole, Creek, Iroquois, and Aztec tribal regalia and participate in dance workshops to learn more about the history of traditional dances and ceremonies.
Gogisgksoquili Dimalanta, a member of the Shennecock/Lumbee tribe, proudly smiles at the first Indigenous celebration since Mayor Jim Kenney signed an executive order in February 2021 replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Vaughnda Hilton, the founder and director of Native Nations Dance Theater, and her mother, Pauline Songbird, explains to attendees the meaning of their Blackfeet, Seminole, and Creek tribal regalia in front of a cloudy Philadelphia skyline.
Members of Philly-based dance company, Native Nations Dance Theater (NNDT), performing a Grass Dance for the audience of the 11th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day in Philadelphia's Bartram's Garden.
Valesca and her dance partner share a traditional Mexicayotl ceremony with the public.
Adniel, La Charra, Valesca, and Brujo de La Mancha (left to right) performers of the Philadelphia dance troupe, Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac, play traditional Mexicayotl dance music in front of a cloudy Philadelphia skyline.
Pauline Songbird, an elder of the Philadelphia Indigenous community and a member of the Seminole and Creek tribes, sits by herself as she proudly watches performances celebrating a new beginning for Indigenous peoples' recognition.
Claudia Haddad, a Mi’kmaq tribe member, organizing jewelry on her vendor's table.
Claudia Haddad, a Mi’kmaq tribe member, organizes jewelry on her vendor's table.
Ericka, an Indigenous woman from Ecuador, sets up Kichwa's Art's crafts and clothing to sell before the celebration begins.
Alejandro and Rosa.
December 6, 2021
Alejandro Garcia, 24, of Kennett Square, PA, walking his 2-year-old dog, Rosa, around Portal Park in Boston’s West End. Rosa is a Labrador mix and a rescue from Puerto Rico.
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