Immigration, Accents, and Rebirths

February 23, 2014 Kwan Holloway

Marjorie Holloway, better knows as Muma(pronounced muh-muh) is where this tale begins. Muma is a short, vibrant, hysterical lady who speaks her mind with little remorse and a thick accent. Born in Barbados and raised there, she grew up with 2 sisters who later died before having children. Muma went to school and worked in … Continue Reading ››

Immigration Narrative, North America

Immigrants Speak Out?

Aside February 21, 2014 Makeba

I was walking home from the store the other day and came across this. I'm not entirely sure what was going on, but I saw the signs the people were holding and instantly thought of this class.

Immigration Narrative, South America

Del español… to the English

February 21, 2014 Maria Camila Osorio

My family and I decided to strive for better opportunities in life, and although it took about two years for the outcome to manifest, I am glad it happened that way. We left all we had in Colombia and embarked on a journey to enter this country.

I remember my brother, my … Continue Reading ››

Immigration Narrative, North America

The Adventures of a Californian-Canadian

February 19, 2014 kmccallum

My sister and I in Grand Central Station, shortly after I joined her living here — My sister and I in Grand Central Station, August 2013; she was very excited

It’s interesting, being a Californian in New York City. Although I don’t notice it, … Continue Reading ››

Asia, Immigration Narrative

A Journey To The Other Half Of The World

February 19, 2014 Thomas Saw Aung

During the winter, New York is a complete contrast to my parent’s home country of Burma. In Yangon, the capital of Burma, the heat scorches the pavement and the air vibrates in the light. My parents came from a country that was the opposite of New York City. My mother would have never imagined that … Continue Reading ››