East Third Street is Officially Named
"Reverend Pedro Pietri Way"...
on the very first day of National Poetry Month, 2006!
Nuyoricans in all shape and sizes showed up, reading poetry to Pedro, remembering his genius and crativity, making music and celebrating our New York City community! Right after the street sign unveiling and the poetic thoughts from his friends on stage, the clouds overhead darkened & it began to rain briefly...a sure sign that Pedro was still up to his tricks! We love you Reverend Poet!
INSIDE THE CAFE and the Church of the Mother of Tomatoes
(La Iglesia de la Madre de Los Tomates)
Unless otherwise noted, photography by Angeline Jacobs.
 Adal Maldonado, one of the Masterminds of the day! Thank you Adal! |
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 People came from everywhere to the corner of East 3rd and Avenue B to be present for this historic moment... some people even got to sit down in front of the stage! |
 Cafe founder, Miguel Algarin began the commemoration. |
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 Miguel introduces Lois Griffith, Nuyorican Cafe Director. |
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 Miguel introduces poet and longtime Pedro friend, Ntozake Shange. |
 Bob Holman, founder of the Bowery Poetry Club, reads something to his dear friend Pedro. |
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 Poet Nancy Mercado reads her tribute to Pedro. |
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 Councilwoman Rosie Mendez salutes the event and connects the importance of our tribute to a larger NYC community. |
 Councilwoman Mendez presents the sign to Miguel for placement inside the Cafe. |
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 Miguel and Councilwoman Mendez honor the entire Pietri family. |
 The Pietri family does the honors of removing the sign cover... |
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 ...and East 3rd Street, Loisada! officially is co-named "Reverend Pedro Pietri Way" |
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 Pedro's son Speedo Juan Pietri reads from his father's work, in true Pietri style. He was fabulous! |
NEW SCHOOL & OLD SCHOOL
POETS & FRIENDS
COME OUT TO HONOR
A NUYORICAN LITERARY HERO...
 Poet/performers Brent Shuttleworth & Carlos Andrés Gómez (member 2003 Nuyorican National Team) with poet Brady, also a 2005 Nuyo National Team member. |
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 Clare Ultimo, multimedia artist & Nuyorican Slam Archivist with Lois Griffith. |
 A meeting of the Nuyorican SlamMasters: Keith Roach (L) comes out to honor his friend Pedro with the beautiful Felice Belle and the dashing Nathan P. |
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 Miguel with longtime friend Cecilia Ciccone. |
 A radiant Carmen Pietri & poet Brady and our Nuyorican SlamMasters. Ray Soto is here to the right of Nathan P. |
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 Lois gets theatrical with two literary luminaries at the Cafe celebration: to her left, Ishmael Reed, to her right, Quincy Troupe. |
 Amiri Baraka thoroughly enjoying himself with Carlos Dufflar (L) and Angel Martinez (R). |
236 East 3rd Street Between Ave B & C