This episode of Last Borough Standing features Troy Blackwell Jr., senior advisor and spokesman to the Biden-Harris administration. We chatted live inside of Crepe House in the heart of Morris Park, Troy's hometown in the Bronx. From the streets of the Bronx to the halls of the White House, we discussed:
-Growing up in Morris Park
-Responsible Gentrification
-Diversity and Bronx representation in the White House
-His proudest moments and experiences
-Advocacy at the Federal level to carry on Bronx legacy
Afterwards, he took me on a tour through Morris Park, also known as Little Yemen, which is an enclave of Yemeni Americans.
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