Email: c.zawadi.morris@patch.com
Phone: 917-208-0756
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Bio: C. Zawadi Morris is a graduate of the University of Illinois, where she earned a B.S. in business administration (minor in Spanish). She also has an M.A. in journalism from Northwestern University. Ms. Morris has worked as a writer and contributor for the New York Times Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Local and The Atlanta Post. Ms. Morris has served as a bilingual press secretary for Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, a senior account executive at Shandwick Public Affairs and Cohn & Wolfe Public Relations, a grants writer and a consultant in non-profit development.
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Welcome to Bedford-Stuyvesant Patch! My name is Zawadi, but some know me as Clara. You may recognize me from my many years as a gym member and sometimes volunteer at the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA. I am also a certified substitute teacher, so I am in and out of the local public schools. Or maybe you've seen me around town as a journalist, following a local elected official, trying to conduct an interview for a local news organ. Or perhaps, you just know me as Zawadi, the social butterfly, usually "laughing out loud" with friends, holding a coffee in one hand and a camera in the other.
I have lived in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community for the past 16 years, and I love this neighborhood. Furthermore, I am honored to be able to be a part of uncovering and documenting the rich history, vibrant culture and amazing profiles this community continues to produce.
So if you don’t know, now you know! Welcome to Bed-Stuy!
February 8-9, Soundtrack '63 -- featuring Blitz the Ambassador and Abiodun Oyewole from The Last Poets, accompanied by an 18-piece orchestra-- will highlight the 50th anniversary of the year 1963
Distribution of the “morning-after pill” has skyrocketed in the past two years at NYC public schools, according to a new report
Distribution of the “morning-after pill” has skyrocketed in the past two years at NYC public schools, according to a new report
Ben Erickson's prepared to make a rental deal few homeowners could refuse...
Thousands of free tax preparation sites around the nation are opening in late January and early February.
Distribution of the “morning-after pill” has skyrocketed in the past two years at NYC public schools, according to a new report
Distribution of the “morning-after pill” has skyrocketed in the past two years at NYC public schools, according to a new report
Community Board 3 meets, Strong Kids Campaign Kick-off and a Pre-Valentine's Day Party
Lena Horne broke barriers as one of the first, highly acclaimed black actresses in Hollywood who used her status to speak on behalf of civil rights for all
Thousands of free tax preparation sites around the nation are opening in late January and early February.
Watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Baltimore Ravens today at one of Bed-Stuy's many bar/lounges!
Fun events and opportunities of note to take advantage of today.
A baseball legend breaks racial barriers and earns a place in the Hall of Fame
One of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation
The former Mayor of New York City passed away at the age of 88 early Friday morning from congestive heart failure.
The first 15 recipients will receive $10,000 - $1.5 million, but a low number of victims registering for fund may compromise total amount
There were no reported injuries
Unless an agreement is reached between the City and the UFT soon, the governor plans to empower the state Education Department to act as a key arbitrator
A master pianist, composer and a key architect of ragtime and Vaudville
No arrests have been made, and police are still investigating.
