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While reading these two sources, I could not help but think of my own recent contemplations regarding the authenticity of ethnicity and the differing perspectives of individuals within modern, urban New York society.  For some reason, even though my parents … Continue reading →

1)   How old are you? 2)   What is your ethnic background? 3)   Were you born in the United States?  If not, where?  When did you come here? 4)   What language(s) do you speak? 5)   What is your occupation?  Do you … Continue reading →

Upon reading the two selections for this week, I was further reminded of some of the complications behind why stereotypes and racism exist.  Firstly, when immigrants come to America, they bring over customs and cultures from their homeland- which is … Continue reading →

(1990-2000)  Jackson Heights Streets Familiar to Drug Cartels In this article, the author uses the death of Manuel de Dios Unanue to discuss the presence and problem of drug cartels in Jackson Heights.  Residents claim to have always believed that … Continue reading →

While reading these pieces, I cannot help but reminisce over Zohar’s comment during our class discussion a few weeks ago.  Although I do not remember her words verbatim, she shared that a well-known figure once stated that racism would be … Continue reading →

In Miyares’s piece, I was shocked to find out that the “first U.S.-based transnational president” of the Dominican Republic was from Washington Heights and that his family remained there while he was in office.  This idea of an immigrant’s maintenance … Continue reading →

Upon reading Zhou Min’s work on Chinese immigrants in the United States, I found the following closing remark intriguing: “The enclave economy is a double-edged sword, however.”  Oftentimes, we fail to fully notice the whole picture of a situation, and … Continue reading →