#bronx tale

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[imanisays]

Taral Hicks - Distant Lovers

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She should’ve been way bigger than she was. A real life Black Barbie, beautiful, talented, and gifted in every way.

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Bronx, New York City (1977)

The Bronx in 1977 bore the marks of abandonment and resilience. Burned-out buildings, empty lots, and graffiti-streaked walls told of disinvestment, arson, and urban neglect. Blocks were dotted with half-collapsed structures and makeshift hangout spots made from debris. Children played stickball near cracked sidewalks, while neighbors watched from stoops, forming a tight-knit community despite the hardship. Fires were common, and firehouses were overworked, sometimes watching multiple buildings fall in a single night. Yet cultural movements were growing here—hip hop was beginning to shape street corners and community centers. Amid the ashes, the spirit of the Bronx endured, creative and unyielding.

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