Tagged: women immigrants of new york
Linda’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” “You do not realize how important a nine-digit number can be, until it stands in your way. Until it is a defining piece in your story of success. My parents brought me to the United States when I was only two years old, in search of a better future. “After years of studying, acing exams, and...
Stine’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” “I moved to New York in 2011, with a fresh (and free) education from the Design School of Copenhagen, Denmark. The world was wide open and I had a job opportunity in New York. It was fun and frustrating, like laughing and crying at the same time. “Even though my English was fine, it just made...
Fatoumata’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” “It’s been sixteen months since I first arrived in New York. I never imagined I would stay here for so long. I decided to come to the US because my son was sick, and no doctor in Guinea was able to establish a diagnostic. So I came because I wanted to get the best care for him....
Netsanet’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” “In 2012, I left my college shy of a credit from graduating, and owing it $15,000. I was frustrated and embarrassed. I had no idea how I was going to finish my credit and get my hard-earned degree, or how I was going to pay the school. Due to my visa status, I couldn’t legally work...
