Corona, Queens
My final project focused on Mexican Immigrants in Corona, Queens. It was interesting to walk around the neighborhood looking to take pictures with my phone for this project, as everyone eyed me suspiciously since I’m white (practically translucent, really) and they probably thought I worked for the INS. I did my best to ask people before taking pictures of their establishments, and actually got turned down by the women working in the food trucks and carts. Two Mexican gentleman actually cursed me out while I was standing taking one photo, calling me “Gringo hijo’e p*ta.” My retort wasn’t vulgar, but it got them away from me fairly quickly. Overall, though, it was interesting to take a closer look at a neighborhood I often go through but seldom observe closely. I hope you all enjoy this little tour.
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