Newsreels from the Resistance

This series made by the Meerkat Media Collective captures New York City's social movements during the Trump presidency. Since 2016, I have been a member of this group of independent artists that uses consensus-based processes and shares resources and skills to produce individual and collaborative projects. Our newsreels have screened in film festivals, online platforms, and community centers in and outside of NYC.

Estas serie realizada por Meerkat Media Collective captura los movimientos sociales de la ciudad de Nueva York durante la administración de Trump. Desde 2016 soy parte de este grupo de artistas independientes que utiliza procesos consensuados y comparte recursos y habilidades para producir proyectos individuales y colaborativos. Nuestros newsreels se han proyectado en festivales de cine, plataformas en línea y centros comunitarios dentro y fuera de la ciudad de Nueva York.

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  • Who Do You Serve? Who Do You Protect? – Day #23

    Who Do You Serve? Who Do You Protect? – Day #23

    February 11th, 2017 | Washington Square Park, NYC23rd day of the Trump administration

  • “Ni uno más | Not One More Death”

    “Ni uno más | Not One More Death”

    April 29th, 2019 | New York, NY

    In the last 10 years, nearly 500 construction workers have died on their job sites in New York State alone. Hundreds of New York City immigrant construction workers took to the streets on April 29th, Workers’ Memorial Day (Día de Trabajador Caído), to commemorate their fallen co-workers and draw attention to unsafe working conditions for immigrant laborers. We are posting this video on Labor Day because the story remains more relevant than ever as we continue to lose workers unjustly in this industry. From May to August 2019, 4 more workers have died on construction sites in New York City.

    A newsreel by Meerkat Media Collective, in collaboration with the Illuminator Collective and NICE. With support from the Brooklyn Arts Council

    To learn more and get involved:

    NICE- New Immigrant Community Empowerment

    nynice.org/

  • To Be Heard – Day #13 of the Trump Administration

    To Be Heard – Day #13 of the Trump Administration

    February 2nd | Borough Hall, Brooklyn, NY
    Day #13 of the Trump Administration

    In response to President Trump's executive order banning refugees and travel from 7 majority muslim countries, Yemeni bodega owners across New York City organized a strike, closing approximately 1000 businesses.

    A newsreel by Meerkat Media Collective.

    Featuring Yemen Cafe:
    http://www.yemencafe.com

    Additional stories about the strike:

    The Atlantic:
    https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/02/yemen-bodega-brooklyn-immigration-ban/515670

    Village Voice:
    http://www.villagevoice.com/news/yemeni-bodega-strike-against-trump-draws-thousands-to-downtown-brooklyn-the-fire-has-come-home-9640341

    The New Yorker:
    http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-bodega-strike-against-trumps-executive-order-on-immigration
  • El miedo no nos sirve – Día #44

    El miedo no nos sirve – Día #44

    4 de marzo, 2017 | Port Richmond, Staten Island, NYC
    Día 44 en la administración de Trump

    Tras el resultado de las elecciones presidenciales de 2016, la comunidad inmigrante de Staten Island enfrenta retos sin precedentes. La organización comunitaria La Colmena y un grupo vecinos aliados llevan a cabo una segunda asamblea para planear estrategias de apoyo y combatir el ambiente hostil y de amenaza contra los inmigrantes.

    Video realizado por el Colectivo Meerkat Media.

    Para conocer más y participar:

    La Colmena
    www.lacolmenanyc.org

    Legal Aid Society
    www.legal-aid.org

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    March 4th, 2017 | Port Richmond, Staten Island, NYC
    44th day of the Trump administration

    After the outcome of the 2016 presidential election, the immigrant community faces unprecedented challenges in Staten Island. La Colmena, a community based organization, and a group of neighbors and allies gather for the second time to plan strategies to support undocumented people and fight the hostile rhetoric and threats against immigrants.

    A newsreel by Meerkat Media Collective.

    To learn more and get involved:

    La Colmena
    www.lacolmenanyc.org

    Legal Aid Society
    www.legal-aid.org