Track 14: Bernard Smith

Bernard, residente de Morris Houses en el Bronx durante más de 50 años, ha vivido en NYCHA toda su vida. Como líder clave dentro de la SBC, ha apoyado una serie de luchas cruciales a lo largo de los años, incluidas campañas para mejorar la vivienda y el acceso a la educación. Al trabajar con la OCC, Bernard pudo resolver un problema persistente de inundaciones en su apartamento. Como líder inquilino activo en su desarrollo, está trabajando para conectar a más vecinos con este recurso.

A 50-plus year resident of Morris Houses in the Bronx, Bernard has lived in NYCHA his entire life. As a key leader within SBC, he has supported a number of crucial fights over the yeard, including campaigns to improve housing and access to education. By working with the OCC, Bernard was able to resolve a persistent flooding issue in his apartment. An active tenant leader in his development, he is working to connect more neighbors to this resource.

Photo by Jerry Bruck