Discussing Gentrification and Race Over Coffee

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/30/nyregion/before-starbucks-a-south-bronx-cafe-used-coffee-orders-to-talk-about-race.html?ref=nyregion&_r=0

This article in the New York Times caught my eye as I was perusing the New York section earlier today. This project conducted by this student from Parsons was really interesting, and quite relevant to our class regarding immigration and race in New York City. Part of me wondered if the idea behind this coffee shop was too aggressive and intimidating, but on the other hand, it really brings light to many issues that can be “shoved under the rug.”

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