Dominican Studies Institute at CCNY

From From the Island to the City: Dominican Communities in New York City

CUNY Dominican Studies Institute

The Dominican Studies Institute (DSI) at CUNY City College is an Institute dedicated to studying the Dominican Population in New York City and all over the United States. This institution is situated near Washington Heights and Inwood, which together hold the largest population of Dominican immigrants in the United States.

This academy was created in 1992 by the Council of Dominican Educators, activists, and other scholars. This place provides a large amount of scholarly works and archives to researchers and students helping them learn more about Dominican culture, lifestyle, and history as immigrants. "Through its groundbreaking research published as books and monographs, and its Archives and Library, the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute has contributed to increasing the visibility of The City College of New York and of the parent University." (Dominican Studies Institute)

Interview With Sarah Aponte

Head Librarian of Dominican Studies Institute at CUNY City College

This interview addresses a number of issues that face Dominican immigrants today in New York such as lifestyle, income, culture, and education.

Part 1

Part 2

Sarah Aponte, M.L.S., M.S.Ed. Head Librarian CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library 212.650.7170 e-mail: aponte@ccny.cuny.edu

The location of the Dominican Studies Institute is inside City College.

References

Dominican Studies Institute. The City College of New York. www.ccny.cuny.edu/dsi