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Culture & events / Portraits & interviews

Coming to NYC, Authentic Voices of Immigrant Women: Q&A with Fatoumata Diallo

  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...

Culture & events / Portraits & interviews

Coming to NYC, Authentic Voices of Immigrant Women: Q&A with Arthi Raghavan Idnani

  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...

Features & analyses

IDNYC: an ID card for all New Yorkers

Written by Henrike Dessaules   Given the volatile nature of the current US presidential elections, there are many reasons for immigrants to feel a bit nervous about the future. If there is one take-away from the current campaign trail’s rhetoric it is that, under a Republican presidency, life would be harder for most people with foreign backgrounds. But even a Democratic presidency does not guarantee improved conditions for the undocumented or other immigrants, and despite President Obama’s efforts comprehensive immigration...

Portraits & interviews

Meet Dhenig, 34, from São Paulo, Brazil

Written by Manmeet Sahni   Dhenig, a 34-year-old from São Paulo, Brazil, moved to the United States with her husband almost a year-and-a-half ago. One of the biggest challenges for Dhenig was overcoming the language barrier. She didn’t speak English before she came to the United States but converses in English now. This is her story, in her own words. “We came to New York because my husband’s company transferred him to New York. When I came here, I studied six...