Tagged: immigrant stories
Mika’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” It was pretty hard to keep my heart peaceful. My goal was to become a successful model. That means I needed to have the right agency, as well as talent. It wasn’t easy to get there, because New York is the most competitive place in the world. My friend taught me a lot of things to...
Martina‘s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” After I immigrated to the United States I struggled a lot with myself. My family and I came when I was only seven years old and settled down in the Bronx, while my grandmother Luisa stayed in Mexico. Luisa had always been like a mother for me, and it was really hard to live so far away...
Nicole’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” “I’ve lived here in New York most of my life. It all started with my mother, father, and little me. My father went back to Russia when I was a child, so then it was my mother and I. Then my mother died when I was seventeen. I was left here by myself to finish school...
Today we’re kicking off Immigrant Heritage Month! This month is dedicated throughout the United States to sharing the stories and contributions of immigrants to our society, culture, and economy. We’re 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 Immigrant...
