Season 1 Episode 5 - The Bronx

Despite being the most diverse borough in the city, in terms of race and income, for the New Yorkers I spoke with, the Bronx stood out as the most dangerous part of the city. But as we’ve seen in previous episodes, danger is a complicated emotion, ranging from fear of violence to feeling unwelcome. In this episode, the Bronx natives I spoke with work to navigate their own identities through their borough’s reputation. Their feelings towards the Bronx reflect some of the many ways that navigating our cities force us to confront who we are.