Saturday, March 2nd, 2019, 8pm. At Everythong Goes Book Cafe & Neighborhood Stage, 208 Bay St, SINY 10301.

A spoken word performance with music, inspired by Jacob Riss’ pioneering journalism.

We are proud to collaborate with Island musicians Elle La Forge, Rob Landsman, and Rich Barbera.

A spoken word performance with music, exploring Jacob Riis’ groundbreaking journalism “How the Other Half Lives”.
Presented by Staten Island OutLOUD with music by Ellen La Forge, Rob Landsman, and Rich Barbera.
Riis’ book broke new ground in combining photography with a compelling narrative about the brutal challenges that working people, especially new Americans, overcame to survive in New York City.
“How the Other Half Lives” helped raise awareness of 19th century urban housing and public health issues. It’s publication helped bring about reforms in fire safety, fair housing, and child labor laws, among other issues.