Desiree Rodriguez St PlicJapanese theme cafes Tourist attraction or a mode of self care?One of the number one things suggested you do when you’re in Japan is to go to a theme cafe. I define a “Themed cafe” as a place with a…Aug 12, 2018Aug 12, 2018
Desiree Rodriguez St PlicWhy Not NYCHA?An exploration on why Public housing buildings are not historically preserved.May 16, 20171May 16, 20171
Desiree Rodriguez St PlicSly Fox or dumb bunnyA look into Fox stereotypes and where they come fromMay 14, 2017May 14, 2017
Desiree Rodriguez St PlicOut of Business: Are small businesses a thing of the past in East Harlem?Why small businesses are in danger in East HarlemNov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Desiree Rodriguez St PlicinUURB 3610Still AnxiousIf I could sum up this years election in one word it would be anxiety. It is sad yet not surprising to say that I did not hear about the…Nov 7, 20161Nov 7, 20161
Desiree Rodriguez St PlicinUURB 3610East Harlem is the new San FranciscoIt is a shame to say that San Francisco is so similar to my neighborhood East Harlem/El Barrio who is also deeply rooted in a Latino…Oct 10, 20161Oct 10, 20161
Desiree Rodriguez St PlicinUURB 3610What gentrification in East Harlem looks likeI lived in East Harlem all my life and from the past fives years I have noticed the changes. One of the most recent changes has been the…Sep 7, 2016Sep 7, 2016