Christopher Rivera
High energy event photographer and photojournalist
At a press conference at Graham Avenue and Moore Street addressing the removal of the Avenue of Puerto Rico street sign, owner Radames Millan (center) of San German Records recalls his battle against gentrification as a small business owner of 56 years. He has received noise complaints from neighborhood newcomers. “Before I could play my music and nobody had a problem. Now I have to turn it down.”
Brooklyn, NY, January 21, 2023
Members of Daikoku NYC posed around Benjamin and Yeniel’s (left) Toyota AE86 during an impromptu car meet. Daikoku is one car club that aims to make the admiration of modified cars accessible for car enthusiasts against predominant negative stereotypes. Sports cars and tuners have earned the reputation of loud and disruptive due to drifting, burnouts, and 2-stepping.
Queens, NY, September 26, 2022
Un lechón (a pig devil) whips his vejiga at the 40th National Dominican Day Parade.
New York, NY, August 14, 2022
Lehighton, PA, March 18, 2023
Three brothers enjoy the interactive displays at Country Junction, the World’s largest general store.
At the wake for Puerto Rican independentista and Socialist Francisco Velgara Valentin, (left to right) Normahiram, Frank’s daughter Yuisa Alegria-Gimeno, and Benjamin Ramos sing the Puerto Rican revolutionary national anthem, “La Borinqueña.”
Washington Heights, NY, February 4, 2023
Seattle, WA, October 21, 2022
Amazon, Google, and Boeing’s innovation in surveillance technology is utilized to facilitate global warfare abroad, particularly in the Middle East. Protesters congregated outside of Amazon to condemn these megacorporations for their billions invested in the war industry. The International League of People’s Struggle included this demonstration as part of their programming for their 3 day long 2nd National Assembly.
A lonely Puerto Rican man sits comfortably in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan to enjoy the 65th annual Puerto Rican Day parade.
New York, NY, June 12, 2022
Brooklyn, NY, March 30, 2023
Ted Wright, Director of Transportation reacts to feedback at the “Improving NYC Streets” town hall meeting as community members express outrage about the recent removal of Avenue of PR street signage.
Zion (15) and Marcos (15) race up a 30-foot inflatable obstacle course at the BONYC Carnival.
New York, NY, August 11, 2022
New York, NY, January 6, 2023
Junio Alvarado (center) gives an interview at the end of the 46th Three Kings Day parade. He notes, “It’s important to be in community and keep traditions going.” This was the first in person celebration since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
Santa Teresa, NM, August, 2018
In response to an approved extension of the US/Mexico border wall during the Trump administration, 100+ demonstrators congregated at the Santa Teresa/Cuidad Juárez border, some driving for four hours to attend. The protest concluded after activists placed flowers at the foot of the still in construction border wall to commemorate those who have died in their search for asylum.
Brooklyn, NY, October 29, 2022
Two jousting cyclists on tall bikes collide as their makeshift lances each smash into their opponent at the 18th annual Bike Kill.
New York, NY, April 20, 2023
Members from the Puerto Rico Not For Sale Campaign protest the Hispanic Federation Gala across from the American Natural History Museum while Jorge (28, bottom right) passes out information.