Decade of Fire

Growing up in the South Bronx during the 1970s, Vivian Vazquez witnessed her close-knit neighborhood transform into a desolate wasteland as a wave of fires swept through her predominantly Black and Puerto Rican area. In her quest to comprehend the enduring impact of this catastrophe on her family and community, Vivian reveals a narrative of injustice, resilience, and hope that continues to echo in modern urban settings.