Exploring the Bronx with Photographer Dondre Green
This week, we’ll be sharing the stories of African-American community members in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, which runs throughout February in the US.
“I want people to see things differently,” says photographer and educator Dondre Green (@dondregreen). “I want to shift people’s perspectives, and I want to push boundaries.” After losing his full-time job, the 24-year-old Bronx, New York, native was eager to tackle a passion project. That was the beginning of @bronxnarratives, a short documentary highlighting the beauty of the borough and its residents that transformed into an online publication. Since launching, Bronx Narratives has partnered with local groups and businesses to host community events like photo walks to hidden neighborhood gems. “I’ve lived in the Bronx my entire life, yet I never explored it,” says Dondre. “I love learning about different cultures and people as it helps widen my perspective on how I view the world. Luckily in New York it is easy to do, since it’s such a big melting pot.