The Mayor of 161st Street

Welcome to The Mayor of 161st Street.

My name is Kweku Patterson, author of The Mayor of 161st St.: Reflections of the Bronx. This channel is a place where stories, photography, history, mentorship, and life lessons come together.

Through personal experiences, reflections, and conversations, I share what growing up in the Bronx taught me about resilience, character, community, and seeing the world through a different lens. Some videos will focus on photography and vintage cameras, others on life lessons, Black history, mentorship, and the wisdom that comes from experience.

Whether you’re here for photography, storytelling, inspiration, or simply a different perspective on life, I hope you’ll find something that makes you think, reflect, and see things in a new way.

Photography. Stories. History. Life Lessons.

Welcome to the journey.

— Kweku Patterson