Schooled by Their Mothers, These Men Carry On Family Recipes
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Bronx Stories – Keeping Meat on the Table and Honoring Mom
For two guys who grew up in The Bronx, hearty meat dishes they learned from women in their families connect them to their immigrant roots. John O’Connell and Richard Rodriguez are both hosts for About Men Radio. O’Connell, the youngest…
I Won’t be Home for Christmas: Facing the Holidays as an Immigrant
Many who can’t go home recreate holiday traditions in the U.S.
Audio postcard: An Irish Pub in the Heart of Brooklyn’s 8th Avenue Chinatown
Listen to the sounds of Brooklyn’s Soccer Tavern, an 84-year-old bar with deep immigrant roots.
Irish Immigration Bill Raises Questions in Latino, Asian Communities
Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) wants to allocate 10,500 more work visas to Irish immigrants a year. But the bill makes some people uncomfortable because it singles out one ethnic group.
Podcast: Irish Teacher Brings Her Immigrant Experience to NYC Public Schools
Pauline O’Brien came to the U.S. when she was 19 years old. Today she’s the assistant principal of a NYC high school with a large immigrant population. Listen to her story.