There was a blackout every night for 15 min. I always tried to make it back to my hotel room before the blackout. That night I didn’t pick my social lubricant wisely. A mix of Rhum and sugar cane wine was to blame. I had walked these streets a thousand times– but with the blackout, … Continue reading
Author Archives: Mama Cāx
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Photographed by Aaron Pegg of Underground NYC Cyborg and Human reproduction was illegal but half breeds were protected under the new United Nations’ law. They called them Cyman . Back in 2015, New York City Subways were dirty and infested with rats but today, 100 years later, New Yorkers commute using the AerialWay , … Continue reading
Cyborg in Paris
In 2011, Sophomore year in College, I realized I wanted to spend a year abroad. Unfortunately,time was not on my side (or so I thought at the time) so I settled for a summer program to study Italian in Florence. That same summer, my cousin was to study in Paris, so I decided to head … Continue reading
“You no taste like chocolate”‘
In the sumer of 2008, As part of an exchange program to Costa Rica, myself along with several students were invited to an orphanage. We were suppose to help paint and read to the kids. It was a beautiful and warm day so I decided to leave my prosthetic leg at my host family’s house. … Continue reading
Eating on the road to Jacmel
I grew up in Haiti but moved to NYC at the age of 15. It had been 9 yrs since I last visited so when my best friend told me she was to attend a wedding in Haiti, I took that opportunity to tag along. I packed a small bag for 4 days, although I … Continue reading
Losing Hope in Brazil
I moved to New York City for medical treatment on March 24th, 2005, Soon after, I was diagnosed with bone cancer that had metastasized to my lungs. I believe it was a saturday evening. My mother was sound asleep in our tiny Brooklyn apartment. There was nothing interesting on TV, I was switching channels when … Continue reading