The estimated population of Caribbean/West Indians residing in the United States are about 13 million, in comparison as of 2019 approximately 44.42 million total continue to remain in their home country. As for the tri-state areas with the most populated groups include New York, New Jersey, and Florida. The estimated amount ranges between 4-8 million in these areas. The American dream to them is considered finding better opportunities for themselves to survive in a world that is dominated by their opponents. Their idea of coming to America is to find a job, make a living, and form a family to expand their family tree and legacies. The areas I will be focusing on will be Richmond Hill, Queens and Crown Heights, Brooklyn which is populated by many West Indian-born and decents. They are impacted due to COVID-19 with job losses and less community help from their peers. I will conduct an in person interview with Private Law Office of Kawal P. Totaram, a Guyanese born, who settled in Queens to complete his law degree and form his own practice helping the community which he quotes “recognized little by little.”
My interview will be concise, discuss the opportunities during the pandemic, and how the West Indian community will obtain recognition for helping eachother. Also I will display photographs showing the areas focused on, how attentive Mr. Totaram is, and the purpose as why I chose to discuss a whole nation that comes together and unified themselves as a community.