The Power of Young People is the Power of Voting: A Conversation with NY City Council Member Ritchie Torres
Richie Torres tells us what motivated him to get involved in politics, and how he encourages others to do the same.
Bronx
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…
Baking Fantasy Cakes, Celebrating Dominican Flavors
A photo essay that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Podcast: How African Immigrants are Reshaping the Bronx
The Bronx has more African immigrants than any of NYC’s boroughs.
Food in 2 Worlds™: Audio Postcards about Cuisine, Culture, and Love
Immigrants talk about how they remain connected to their home culture through food.
Podcast: How To Wear Your Hair? A Potent Question For African & Caribbean Immigrant Women
Beauty, self-confidence and “fitting in” to American culture are factors for black women immigrants when they choose their hair style.
A Dominican Son Strives to Live the “American Dream” for His Family & Himself
A video portrait of Nelson Andujar, an Ivy League graduate and the son of Dominican immigrants. While his friends move away for work he feels bound to his family and the Bronx.
Immigration News Picks: Bangladeshi vs Latino in Bronx Council Race, Indian-Americans on Prime Time and Last Night’s Debate
A video about the ethnic politics of a Bronx City Council race from our friends at Voices of NY, plus other stories of interest.
Dominican Immigrant Congressional Candidate Concedes NY Primary to Rep. Charles Rangel
Congressman Rangel wins by a razor-thin margin, dashing the hopes of a challenger who had hoped to be the first Dominican-born member of Congress.
Election Roundup: Rangel Survives, Meng Triumphs
A look at two races in NY’s rare June primary where immigrant voters played a significant role.