Bronx Quotes
Voices proud to call the Bronx home
This page collects quotes from people who grew up in the Bronx, describing it as a rough but proud place that shaped who they became.
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Sustainable South Bronx advocates for environmental justice through sustainable environmental and economic development projects.
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What the Bronx and Queens needs is Medicare for all, tuition-free public college, a federal jobs guarantee, and criminal-justice reform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do these Bronx quotes focus on?
They focus on personal pride in growing up in the Bronx, along with its cultural and social significance.
Is there a quote about the Bronx being a tough place?
Yes, one speaker describes the Bronx plainly as a rough place they came from, without shying away from that reputation.
Does a quote mention environmental work in the Bronx?
Yes, one quote references Sustainable South Bronx and its advocacy for environmental justice and economic development.
Is there a quote connecting the Bronx to hip hop?
One quote notes that Hip Hop Manhattan came after the Bronx, pointing to the borough's early role in the genre's history.
Does anyone describe their identity through the Bronx?
Yes, one speaker calls himself a handsome, caramel-colored Latino from the Bronx. See College Quotes for related identity sayings.
Other lines trace the Bronx's role in hip hop history and its environmental justice work through groups like Sustainable South Bronx.
