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BRONX “DECADE OF FIRE”

Clip: 2/7/2020 | 12m 31sVideo has Closed Captions

In the 1970s, 80% of the South Bronx burned to the ground.

In the 1970s, 80% of the South Bronx burned to the ground. Now, one resident activist is uncovering the untold story behind the fires and the community that chose to resist, remain and rebuild.

02/07/2020

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