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Shining a light on the movers and shakers in the Boogie Down!

17/05/2023

“The Bronx is like the music I love. We have the responsibility to preserve the richness of the Bronx.”

-Alec Castro ()

“The Bronx, I think, welcomes. None of us here were born there, but it welcomes us; it’s a welcoming place.”

-Brand Torres ()

Brand Torres () and Alec Castro () are two lifelong music lovers with a passion for promoting diversity within the arts. In looking to address this dire need, they found their way to the Multicultural Music Group and haven’t looked back since.

The Multicultural Music Group is a Bronx-based nonprofit organization that’s been stimulating a more diverse music education in NYC for over a quarter of a century! Tune in with host Daniel Zauderer as he speaks with both Alec and Brand about their beginnings with the organization and the positive effects that their work is having on the Bronx youth of today.

Recorded on October 7, 2022

03/05/2023

Back in 2009, Andrew So took the leap from public school educator to co-founder of South Bronx United, a nonprofit using soccer as a vehicle for youth empowerment and development.

Fourteen years later, Andrew is still as dedicated as ever to giving disadvantaged students in the Bronx education system the best chances possible to succeed.

Tune in with our host Daniel Zauderer and take a ride through Andrew’s professional journey from the classroom to the field.

Learn the story of how a former Bronx educator combined his love for the borough with his love for coaching to start up a nonprofit that provides academic, athletic and legal support to hundreds of Bronx students every year.

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26/04/2023

“If I can sum up The Bronx in one word it would be authentic. There is a level of authenticity that you get in our community, there’s a lot of authenticity that you get from the people.”

-Jason Autar

"There’s also a lot of family, community, a lot of love, a lot of culture. It is inspiring for me and why I continue doing this work."

-Tomas Ramos

Tomas Ramos and Jason Autar are two Bronx natives who grew up understanding the importance of community.

Now on the frontlines in the fight against poverty as co-founders of the Oyate Group (Led Trang Trí Tết), this dynamic duo is on a mission to bring that sense of community to those who need it most.

Join our host Daniel Zauderer as he journeys with Tomas and Jason through their unique migrant upbringings, the conditions that led them to founding a nonprofit, and the many initiatives they’ve launched in an effort to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the Bronx.

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12/04/2023

"The Bronx is very much so part of my identity. It's not just where I grew up. And I wear that as a badge of honor to this day."

-Kevin Brooks

"From the food to the people to the music, all these experiences are rooted in love. To the Bronx: I love you. Don’t ever change."

-Jason Acosta

It's not every day that a podcast hosts another podcast. But in Episode 7, we're introducing you to Kevin Brooks and Jason Acosta, the dynamic duo behind Live From The Bronx - a podcast about the artistic genius of creatives and change makers of color.

Tune in with host Daniel Zauderer and take a deep dive into the backgrounds and passions of these two Bronx change-makers - and the journey that led them to hosting a podcast ... and launching a movement.

Listen here: https://www.bronxheroespodcast.com/episodes

Or on your favorite steaming platforms!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bronx-heroes-podcast/id1672880977?i=1000608695374

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2W5QOQTYWwaLzk9TLh2GvY?si=koBON2jBRUelPV0VOveMtg&dd=1

05/04/2023

"People are beautiful people as is...there is no ideal."

Meet Ron Kavanaugh, founder and executive director of the Literary Freedom Project. Born and raised in the South Bronx, Ron never thought he'd start a nonprofit. Now, he spends his life building community through literature.

Tune in to join Ron and host Daniel Zauderer as they explore Ron's life journey and his relationship to the borough he calls home.

Listen here - or on your favorite streaming platform: https://www.bronxheroespodcast.com/episodes

Recorded on July 29, 2002.

30/03/2023

"I dont think people understand how brave someone has to be to get up in front of people and tell them, 'I'm having a hard time feeding my family.'"
Tune in for episode 5, with Bronx native Joshua Rivera! Joshua shares about his passion for fighting food insecurity and the experiences and challenges that have shaped him into the person he is today.
Co-hosted by and , and recorded on 4/29/22

22/03/2023

“Success stories in the Bronx aren’t diamonds in the rough, the Bronx is a field full of diamonds.”

Tune in to Episode 4, where lifelong Bronx resident takes us on a journey through the Bronx's rich culture, talent, and community spirit. Recorded in April, 2022, and hosted by and .

16/03/2023

Episode 3 is here! “A lot of people underestimate the Bronx and look down on it, but to me it’s a place where people strive, it’s a place where people work really hard, and in incredibly proud to be from the Bronx.” Author and educator grew up in the Bronx, where she fell in love with reading, writing, and libraries. Tune in with cohosts and to hear Mary’s life journey in and out of the borough she calls home.

09/03/2023

Growing up in the Bronx wasn't always easy for Esmeralda Herrera. Her unrest led her across the the world...only to find herself back home in the Bronx.

Throughout her journey, Esmeralda learned about what the Bronx meant to her. She questioned her belonging in the areas she visited and became aware of how her Bronx identity was rooted in her.

Now, Esmeralda continues to empower the Bronx through her position as the Director of Programs and Community Relations at Communitas America, the accelerator program for Bronx-based entrepreneurs where co-hosts Daniel Zauderer of Grassroots Grocery and Rina Madhani of Start Lighthouse met!

You can listen to Esmeralda's journey here: https://www.bronxheroespodcast.com/episodes

01/03/2023

After a way-too-long hiatus, Episode 1 is finally here!

Hear from Daniel and Nick Maloney, founders of Sol Cacao - the first black-owned chocolate factory in the United States.

This Bronx-based brand has grown by leaps and bounds since co-hosts Rina Madhani and Daniel Zauderer recorded this episode, but the story of three Caribbean brothers bringing the taste of home to the Bronx is timeless.

Listen here: www.bronxheroespodcast.com/episodes

13/06/2022

Mary loves staying connected to the Bronx. The borough reminds her of her childhood and of the life her parents lived. To stay connected to the Bronx and her parents, she reconnected with her mother’s old elementary school and taught poetry.

Learn more about her journey in and out of the borough in her upcoming episode!

*Photo used with permission

08/06/2022

As the Bronx changed, Mary saw firsthand how her father, a firefighter, dealt with the dangers of the everchanging Bronx. At 12 years old, Mary moved out of the Bronx, despite her father’s desire to stay in the borough he loved. Years later, she would find herself still connected to the Bronx.

Stay tuned to learn more about Mary's love for her father and the Bronx!

*Photo used with permission.

30/05/2022

This treasured photo of The Cronin Family shows our next guest, Mary Cronin. Mary is an educator and author who grew up in the Bronx. The picture reminds Mary of the great moments she shared while living in the borough. Mary noted that they mainly focused on the cakes and never the grime (seen on the bottom right). This was how she grew up, focusing on the positive and not the negative.

Stay tuned to learn more about Mary! We're excited for you to hear her story in an upcoming episode.

*Photo was used with permission.

02/05/2022

Esmeralda shares her Bronx experience both as an insider and outsider in episode 2 of the Bronx Heroes podcast.

Stay tuned for the full episode available on our website!

22/04/2022

The Maloney brothers show how having passion and a dream can lead to great opportunities.

Stay tuned for an episode on their journey. It'll be available soon on our website!

11/04/2022

Episode 2 of the Bronx Heroes Podcast features this resilient woman who shares her story of finding her identity.

01/04/2022

It's no joke that our first episode is filled with insightful words from the Maloney brothers. We're counting the days until everyone can listen to our first episode.

28/03/2022

Kicking off with the wise words of the Maloney brothers. Catch more of their wisdom in our upcoming Bronx Heroes podcast. Also, remember to follow us for more updates on our podcast release date.

25/03/2022

Years ago, the Maloney brothers grew their dream with a small set of machines in their apartment. Now, they own a chocolate factory with the machinery they once only dreamed of. They planted a seed and watered it with the dedication that now allows them to share their delicious chocolate and culture with the Bronx and beyond.

22/03/2022

The Maloney brothers from Sol Cacao talking about their roots 🇹🇹.

Stay tuned for the full episode available on our website (link in bio!) The Maloney brothers from Sol Cacao talking about their roots 🇹🇹.

Stay tuned for the full episode available on our website (link in bio!)

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