Most New Yorkers that I have spoken to don't even know much about it's dark history or may have seen bits and pieces of the state that New York was in during the 70's. It has been such a interesting topic as I continued to dig deeper into what caused NY to go through such a struggle. A great reference to learning more about these events is a book called "Fear City" by Phillips-Fein. 

Being raised in New York will always give me a sense of pride and toughness to you that you can't put your hands on. It is a sense of pride that I feel that only other New Yorkers would understand. But this toughness mentality, the reputation that New York's hustle and grit, all started from somewhere. Unfortunately for those that were around these struggling times during the 70's can reflect on New York's reputation. 

What sparked my interest in this specific time in NY's history was a flyer that was being presented to all visitors to New York. Visually the flyers were striking, with the skull of the Reaper staring right into you. The flyers sub text printed "A Survival Guide for Visitors to the City of New York" this was a warning that came with nine guidelines to all tourists and locals to be cautious in certain neighborhoods. They would hand them out to people as they arrived in airports and different stations around New York.

We are witnessing the consequences of saying nothing, of sitting around not taking any action. We talk amongst ourselves and share our thoughts of  the world changing, of all the worries and hardships coming our way. Seeing the people we care about not getting the opportunities they hoped for coming to America as immigrants. There are those not taking the opportunities given to make a difference and voting. ‘Resist’ is a battle cry for those that feel unrepresented, for those that already make America great. This word “Resist’ has become a one-word battle cry for the anti-Trump forces.”

Resist can mean something different for any individual. I want to share this New York Times article that better explains what the word ‘Resist’ means. I admire those who hustle and create opportunities for themselves here in America. I was also inspired by people that I personally know, that made me more socially aware of what is happening around us. We at Fearcity Brand stand with everyone and we have joined the movement. It's never too late to make a change. 

'Resist' is a Battle Cry, but What Does It Mean?
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We love the city of New York and what it represents. Deathquad is inspired by the grim reaper of the Fearcity flyers from the 70’s. For this design, we loved the bright lights of NY that it had back in the days. The local bars, the tattoo parlors, the XXX shops really gave the city a gritty and dangerous feel.
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