Author Archives: Natasha

Race has been a determining factor in the lives of many people in the United States. Although over the years there have been laws trying to increase the quality of life for tenement dwellers, these laws have done nothing. The government has … Continue reading →

When you think of immigrants coming to America, what image immediately pops into your head? For me, it is the stereotypical picture of the “tired, [the] poor, [the] huddled masses yearning to be free.” However, over the years, this has … Continue reading →

Both Jackie and Liz bring up important points when it comes to the authors’ perspectives on the slums of New York. Like Jackie, I agree that the author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities, has a negative view … Continue reading →