Oceanna Fair is a retired nurse whose grand daughter and brother fall victim to lead poisoning in the south side of Syracuse, NY. Since her grand daughter was diagnosed with lead poisoning, she has fought to make her and fellow residents voices heard within local and state governments.
Cars ride on Interstate 81 as it runs through downtown Syracuse on March 24, 2023.
Discussions to remove or renovate the I-81 viaduct continues to be the focal point of a heated discussion since at least 2006. Proponents of the highway’s removal state that the viaduct displaced black communities and left them at a greater risk of asthma and lead poisoning. However, those who want to keep I-81 intact also say that it adds extra mileage for travelers and diverts traffic from downtown and prominent shopping centers by pushing traffic to suburbs.
Rain drops show housing at McKinley Manor on East Taylor Street in Syracuse, NY on April 30, 2023. The housing community is one of the many near I-81 that would be torn down, if the viaduct is destroyed in favor of a community grid plan.
HUNTERSVILLE, NC - MAY 29: The Book of the Gospels is held by two deacons over the head of Bishop-elect Michael T. Martin during a prayer of ordination at Saint Marks Catholic Church in Huntersville, North Carolina on May 29, 2024.
HUNTERSVILLE, NC - MAY 29: Flanked by the Knights of Columbus, Father Aaron Huber leads the recessional after the ordination of Bishop Michael T. Martin at Saint Marks Catholic Church in Huntersville, North Carolina on May 29, 2024.
Dreamer Glen, the owner of Miss Prissy’s, poses for a portrait outside of her storefront at the Salt City Market in Syracuse, NY. Miss Prissy’s, an establishment that prides itself in “Superior Service. Stellar Food,” is celebrating it’s second year operating as a storefront, and it’s 17th year as a catering service based in Central New York.
President of the United States Joe Biden exits Air Force One at Syracuse Hancock County airport on October 27, 2022 in Syracuse, New York.
Sun peeks through the window at Luna Cafe on October 10, 2021.
CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 3: President of the Fraternal Order of Police Dan Redford stands for a portrait at FPO Lodge #9 in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024.
Tom Carrillo, a first year student at Owens Community College, skates at the Union Oval on April 16, 2020. Carrillo, a northwest Ohio native, hopes to transfer to BGSU to pursue herpatology when he graduates from Owens.
Chefs at the Harmony Golf Club show off their first ever menu for Colorado Avid Golfer magazine in Timnath, CO on January 27, 2022.
Eastwood High School's Class of 2021 toss their caps to conclude the commencement ceremony at Bowling Green State University's Stroh Center on June 2, 2021.
Major Ryan J Nowlin smiles after conducting a concert in honor of the late Mark S. Kelly for Bowling Green State University. Major Nowlin conducted two songs for the inauguration of Joe Biden, “Godspeed,” and “Let Freedom Ring.”
Attendees react to early voting results during election night at the Mecklenburg Democrats headquarters at The Revelry in Charlotte, NC on November 5, 2024.
ISAIAH VAZQUEZ/SENTINEL-TRIBUNE Kids in the 11-12 age range chase the pigs during the Catch-A-Pig event at the Wood County Fair on August 5, 2019.