Tagged: immigrant heritage month
What it feels like to lose a language – and why I’m not too worried about it. Walk around New York any given day and you’ll be bombarded by advertisements on billboards to buses and everything in between. Given the marketing overload, I don’t often pay attention to these messages. But as I started thinking about what I wanted to write about this past Immigrant Heritage Month (proclaimed a national event by President Biden), a poster I thought I’d only...
In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, New Women New Yorkers (NWNY) will host an evening to celebrate the stories of extraordinary immigrant women making New York City their home. On June 12, Stories That Move Us will feature the storytelling showcase of a group of graduates from our storytelling program in partnership with The Moth, a delicious, off-the-beaten-path dinner by Eat Offbeat and Vanessa’s Dumplings, an open bar, music and other surprises. Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs...
Take advantage of a 40% discount on tickets to our Immigrant Women Summer Art Fest, just for you blog readers! Use the promo code BLOGspecial when checking out on our Eventbrite page. What does it mean to be an immigrant, woman, and artist in this political landscape? In honor and celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, join our Summer Art Fest on June 7 to hear the authentic voices and unique perspectives of five immigrant women: Dru Blumensheid Dru Blumensheid is...
Immigrant Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate the journeys of immigrants and their contributions to our society, culture, and economy. At New Women New Yorkers, we are holding our own celebration! On June 20, in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month and of World Refugee Day, we’re hosting our annual benefit – Don’t wait to purchase your tickets here, space is limited. The event will feature a panel discussion called “Coming to NYC, Authentic Voices of...
