Category Archives: City Life

City Life, Policy and Justice

Words of Praise, and Loss, for Malcolm X’s Grandson

May 31, 2013 Kia Gregory

At the memorial service, family and friends remembered Mr. Shabazz as a reflection of his grandfather. They also sought to celebrate the man he was becoming, looking beyond the troubles of his youth, and his own violent end. (The New York Times)

Characters, City Life, Havens

On a Stage Shared With Trains, a Voice to Stir the Soul

January 25, 2013 Kia Gregory

Within the underground world of subway performers, Geechee Dan is a legendary singer, who has perhaps taken a most singular journey. (The New York Times)

City Life, Havens, Policy and Justice, The Neighborhood

In Changing Harlem, a Mosque Struggles to Pay Rent

December 5, 2012 Kia Gregory

The mosque has been crammed into its run-down, rented space for about 16 years, serving the mostly West African congregation of more than 1,000. But after a persistent rent dispute with its landlord, the mosque finds itself in housing court facing eviction. (The New York Times)

City Life, Policy and Justice, The Neighborhood

On a Corner Plagued by Violence, Rallying to Say Enough Is Enough

July 19, 2012 Kia Gregory

Community residents gather late into the night on violence-plagued corners to send a message and a plea: Enough is enough. (The New York Times)

Characters, City Life, Havens, The Neighborhood

They’re Still Swinging for the Rooftops

July 8, 2012 Kia Gregory

For old-time stickball players, much of their neighborhood has disappeared. But on Sunday mornings, the pride in their “poor man’s game” is on full display. (The New York Times)

City Life, Schools

Keeping standards high at Boys Latin

February 27, 2011 Kia Gregory

David Hardy believes every young man at Boys’ Latin is “the architect of his own fortune.” But to build that future, students must first pass inspection. The high school also embodies Hardy’s vision of getting more boys, particularly African American boys, into college, an uphill battle. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

City Life, Policy and Justice, The Neighborhood

Earlier complaint against 2 officers similar to another harassment allegation

October 18, 2010 Kia Gregory

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As with the other cases of alleged police misconduct, this one has two disparate accounts. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

City Life, Schools

He’s beating the odds. Northeast High star has big dreams, big challenges

August 29, 2010 Kia Gregory

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Deion Barnes is ranked as the sixth-best defensive end in the country, and he has narrowed his choices of big-time football programs. With football season fast approaching, he faces his biggest challenges and decisions, some right outside his front door. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Characters, City Life, Havens, Policy and Justice, The Neighborhood

Stepping Up

March 28, 2010 Kia Gregory

Overbrook’s Men of Tustin fight for their community, guiding its youth by strong, tough example. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

City Life, Policy and Justice, The Neighborhood

A life on the street

November 29, 2009 Kia Gregory

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Kia Gregory

Category Archives: City Life

Words of Praise, and Loss, for Malcolm X’s Grandson

At the memorial service, family and friends remembered Mr. Shabazz as a reflection of his grandfather. They also sought to celebrate the man he was becoming, looking beyond the troubles of his youth, and his own violent end. (The New York Times)

On a Stage Shared With Trains, a Voice to Stir the Soul

Within the underground world of subway performers, Geechee Dan is a legendary singer, who has perhaps taken a most singular journey. (The New York Times)

In Changing Harlem, a Mosque Struggles to Pay Rent

The mosque has been crammed into its run-down, rented space for about 16 years, serving the mostly West African congregation of more than 1,000. But after a persistent rent dispute with its landlord, the mosque finds itself in housing court facing eviction. (The New York Times)

On a Corner Plagued by Violence, Rallying to Say Enough Is Enough

Community residents gather late into the night on violence-plagued corners to send a message and a plea: Enough is enough. (The New York Times)

They’re Still Swinging for the Rooftops

For old-time stickball players, much of their neighborhood has disappeared. But on Sunday mornings, the pride in their “poor man’s game” is on full display. (The New York Times)

Keeping standards high at Boys Latin

Earlier complaint against 2 officers similar to another harassment allegation

As with the other cases of alleged police misconduct, this one has two disparate accounts. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

He’s beating the odds. Northeast High star has big dreams, big challenges

Deion Barnes is ranked as the sixth-best defensive end in the country, and he has narrowed his choices of big-time football programs. With football season fast approaching, he faces his biggest challenges and decisions, some right outside his front door. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Stepping Up

Overbrook’s Men of Tustin fight for their community, guiding its youth by strong, tough example. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

A life on the street

Surviving a bullet can be a time to rebuild a life – or a prelude to more violence. (The Philadelphia Inquirer).

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