In Seminar 2: The Peopling of New York, we investigated the role of immigration and migration in shaping New York City’s identity—past, present, and future. As a conclusion to the course, we created a website that presents the independent research that we conducted. Some of our website topics include: immigrant trajectories, gentrification, music scenes in sociological context and neighborhood demographic change over time.
The “Rhythm” section of this website focuses on a wide range of topics, such as the inclusion of music in the hearts of communities and individuals. With a concentration on the lyrics and composition of various genres, this category captures the way that music can influence the urban identity. From Bob Marley, to Kanye West, to the upbeat tempos of Mambo on the streets of the barrio, this section offers a diverse collection of musical themes to explore.
Essays in the “Identity” category address the immigration experiences of several groups, focusing on their patterns of adaptation, their socioeconomic outcomes, and their relations with other groups. These essays range from the diversity of Indian Americans and immigration stories of Jews in NYC to Korean Americans’ perspectives of African Americans and the relationship between various ethnic groups of Asian Americans.
There are two “Turf” essays on Harlem and one on Jackson Heights, Queens. One of the Harlem essays traces neighborhood change since the Harlem Renaissance, while the other analyzes media coverage of Harlem gentrification from the 1980s until the current day. The third essay traces neighborhood change in Jackson Heights, Queens, which has undergone considerable racial transition without experiencing economic decline.
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