Queens · June 15, 2026
For Mr. Okafor, who never closed the shop
Three fires, one recession, and a pandemic. The hardware store on Jamaica Ave is still open. So is he.
Imani Brooks38 replies
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Concrete Roses
The motto, made personal. Members nominate and tell the stories of New Yorkers who broke through the concrete — and the rest of us bear witness.
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