Author Archives: ktimms

Sharon Zukin believes that the “soul” of a neighborhood is found in its locally owned stores, and residents who have been there for decades. Authenticity is of great importance in any neighborhood, and I too believe it is built on … Continue reading →

Herman describes how ethnic succession that takes place within a community. He contrives where one ethnic group replaces another through an initial small inlet, which results in an absolute succession, and eventually a completely new community. The transition from one … Continue reading →

The Empire State Building is an iconic American architectural structure. The building with its antenna spire is a constant in the ever-changing Manhattan skyline. Whether it is in a news broadcast, documentary, television show or movie based in New York … Continue reading →

Ethnic enclaves, which at first can appear to be a saving grace for immigrants –  a secure place to work in America, yet remain faithful to their culture – can in fact prove to be a ineffective solution to their … Continue reading →

My family has always been a lover of cultures, and the food has sometimes been the driving force of this appreciation. The food of a people group is a defining factor, something that sets them apart from another ethnicity and … Continue reading →

Much of America’s past shows examples of either immigrants not being freely accepted, or the indirect pressure to assimilate into the ‘typical America.’ The white male was seen as the superior being, and appeared to live an easier life. The … Continue reading →

Mehta, Berger and Ellick – although writing about different diverse areas across New York City – convey their findings in such a way that is both informative and profound. Without the extensive use of statistics and data, they sway from … Continue reading →