Around My Block: Community Organizer sees Beauty of the Bronx

Around My Block tells the story of everyday New Yorkers making last impacts - big and small - in their community. We're starting off with stories about the Bronx. With Around My Block, WFUV News wants to highlight the beauty of our borough.

Next: Carmen Piñeiro

Born and raised in the Bronx, she now works as a community organizer to uplift her community. Her block is the entire Bronx community. Through events from lobby days to block parties at Bronx Defenders she creates lasting change in both legislation and human impact.