Author Archives: Tyler Bianco

Sherri-Ann P. Butterfield conducted a very interesting study on the identity formation and classification of second generation West Indians. The main issue for West Indians is that they continue to be distinguished by the color of their skin instead of … Continue reading →

This week I’m going to focus on the Nancy Foner reading on transnationalism. Foner compares transmigrants during the turn-of-the century to the transmigrants today, with respect to the extent of their relations back home, political ties, economic ties, cultural ties, … Continue reading →

This week’s article by Susan Slyomovics, delves into the the Muslim world emerging on New York City soil. With the birth of the Muslim World Day Parade, Islamic followers living in New York City have a chance to express their … Continue reading →

1990-2000: Golden, Tim. “For Colombians in Queens, Time of Pain and Questions.” The New York Times. (January 31, 1990 , Wednesday, Late Edition – Final). LexisNexis Academic. Web. Date Accessed: 2012/04/01. “For Colombians in Queens, Time of Pain and Questions,” … Continue reading →

Throughout this week’s articles, a prevailing theme appears to be the relationship between African-American and Afro-Carribbean minorities living within New York City. One of the main questions that arises is, “why do Afro-Carribbean immigrants choose to distinct themselves from the … Continue reading →

Anyone who lives within New York City knows how prominent diversity is within our city, but it doesn’t mean that we all live in perfect harmony. A number of communities isolate themselves from the rest of the city due to … Continue reading →

Stereotypes and assimilation are two main issues within the article by Kasinitz and Marcuse. However bother authors choose to describe the causes for such stereotypes and assimilation much differently. Kasinitz discusses the ethnic identities that belong to second generation immigrants … Continue reading →

The Rise of David Levinsky is an inspirational story about a man who goes from rags to riches through the American dream, but also reveals the costs at which one obtains such financial success. Is the journey to riches worth … Continue reading →