All Interviews

Cecilia and Roberto

Cecilia is a Colombian-American immigrant and has called Jackson Heights home for about 25 years. Roberto has been living in Jackson Heights for around 21 years. They are the parents of Sophia Paradis.


Eishika (18)

Eishika lived in Jackson Heights until she was 16, when her parents moved their family to Bayside, a residential and suburban neighborhood on the border of Queens.

 


Jason and Kristi (29 & 29)

Jason lived in Jackson Heights during middle and high school. After having lived in different places and getting married together, Jason and Kristi moved to the area and have been here since.


Nazaha (18)

Born in Elmhurst Hospital, Nazaha has lived in Jackson Heights her whole life.

 


Noshin (18)

Noshin is a Bengali-American immigrant who lives in nearby Woodside and regularly visits Jackson Heights.


Sangay

Sangay is a Nepali immigrant and Uber driver who has been in Jackson Heights for about 11 years.


Shi Ting (19)

Shi Ting has lived in Jackson Heights for 5 years. Previously, she lived in the Upper East Side. She is the Chinese-American daughter of immigrant parents.


SophiaSophia (20)

Sophia is a Colombian and Dominican Latina. Born and raised in Jackson Heights, she is the daughter of Cecilia Santos and Roberto Paradis.