Homesick: Dominican Poet Francis Mateo on Washington Heights, Nostalgia, and Identity
“My American Dream is creating … as an actor, as an artist as a poet.”
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As Rangel-Espaillat Race Drags On, Dominicans Have Doubts
Residents of Washington Heights worry about suppression of the Latino vote in last week’s Democratic Congressional Primary.
Immigrant Communities Address Colorism and Anti-Blackness
“Conversations around colorism are not new.”
Building a New Narrative Through Stories on Women, Food and Faith
A Haitian-American journalist who helped guide the previous two issues of our online magazine.
Immigrant Businesses, Economic Engine for U.S. Cities
A new report reveals the power of immigrant-owned businesses
Brokenhearted? Have a Heart Condition? A Botanica May Offer a Cure
Hundreds of stores selling herbal remedies offer emotional and spiritual support to Latino New Yorkers.
Feeding the Street: The Untold Story of Women Vendors in New York
NYC has about 25-thousand street vendors, nearly half are women.
Introducing the Feet in 2 Worlds Magazine: Redefining the American Dream
What’s the American Dream for today’s immigrants? Check out articles, infographics, an original video and much more in the Table of Contents.
The DREAM Movement’s New Agenda: Five Young Immigrants Tell Us Why They’ve Moved Beyond Seeking a Pathway to Citizenship
Frustrated with the deadlock in Washington over immigration reform, young immigrant activists are starting to distance themselves from the core goals of the DREAMer movement.
Immigrants Tune in to Sounds From Home Using Cell Phones
Voices of New York reports on ZenoRadio, which provides access to more than 2,000 radio stations from around the world.