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Immigrant recipes

How to make the Nigerian soup Egusi

Egusi is a traditional dish that is popular throughout different areas of Nigeria, including among the Igbo people of the southeastern part of the country. The word “egusi” refers to the seeds of certain types of melon, gourds, and squash plants that are dried, milled, and used frequently in West African dishes. “The soup reminds me of our rich Igbo culture. It’s not eaten at any specific times, but is always prepared during occasions in Igbo land,” says Amara from...

Portraits & interviews

Our latest news: New venue for Real People. Real Lives., LEAD launches, and more

Our exhibit Real People. Real Lives. closed at the Queens Museum, it will travel next to the Centre for Social Innovation in June! After showing for four weeks, our exhibit Real People. Real Lives. closed at the Queens Museum – Thank you to all among you who attended and contributed to our living mural! If you missed Real People. Real Lives. or would like to see it again, save the evening of June 7: The exhibit will open in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month...

Portraits & interviews

My first steps in NYC

Written by Daria Kurdyukova-Pillot I’ve been already living in NYC for two years. I remember my first days with my husband here. We arrived in January 2016. It was cold (a snowstorm came right after our arrival) and our neighborhood was not as cute as I had expected. My husband had a job and he started it the next day, and I had to manage what to do during these long days. I didn’t have any friends, and moreover it...

Portraits & interviews

How volunteering can make you feel more at home in NYC

Written by Shelley McKay Congratulations on settling into life in the Big Apple. You have a place to live and are getting into a rhythm that is in tune with the city. But if, like me, you find yourself with a bit of time on your hands while you look for your next big opportunity on the work front, or you are awaiting your visa/work authorization to come through, then I have one word of advice: volunteer! Why volunteer?  ...