Roots to Routes is an immersive digital mapping project that traces five watershed Haitian social action movements and their profound connections to East Flatbush, Brooklyn. This interactive experience identifies not only the physical locations tied to these pivotal historical moments but also illuminates the organizations that propelled these movements forward.

To bring this digital exploration into the physical landscape of the neighborhood, archival photographs, ephemera, and microfilm documenting these powerful moments have been thoughtfully installed on the facades and in the windows of two significant community buildings within East Flatbush's 11210 zip code—spaces that currently serve as vital hubs of information exchange.The complete project will chronicle five transformative chapters in Haitian history:

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• The Fall of "Baby Doc" Duvalier in 1986

• The March on Brooklyn Bridge in April 1990

• The Military Coup that ousted Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 1991

• Police violence against Haitian immigrants (Abner Louima and Patrick Dorismond)

• The devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti in January 2010 ​

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This initial phase of the residency focuses on three critical narratives: the brutal assault of Abner Louima, the tragic murder of Patrick Dorismond, and the momentous march across the Brooklyn Bridge on April 20, 1990—events that galvanized community action and continue to resonate today.