‘Make the Hood Smile’: A Bronx motivational speaker uses creativity to uplift his community
In the Bronx, a New York City neighborhood commonly associated with violence and poverty, one man is working tirelessly to spread positivity. ‘Make the Hood Smile,’ also known as the Microwave Man for his attention-grabbing headwear, has a simple mission — to spread joy in his community through motivational speeches and creative street performances. With a unique approach that combines humor and heartfelt messages, his aim is to inspire change, one smile at a time. VOA's Kahli Abdu reports.
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