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Dominican Immigrants Weigh Risks of Job Market

December 3, 2013 by Abel Ramirez

It is Sunday 8 a.m, and the streets are quiet and empty as Steven Ramos fills his van with boxes of oranges to deliver to his father’s fruit and vegetable business in New Jersey.  “Who said being in college was all fun and games,” he says in a mocking tone. Ramos, 22, a senior at City College majoring in Economics, moved to New York from the Dominican Republic 3 years ago, … [Read more...] about Dominican Immigrants Weigh Risks of Job Market

Dominican Degrees Carry Little Weight

October 29, 2013 by Abel Ramirez

Many well-educated Dominicans come to the United States hoping for a better life but end up finding no decent jobs, and working years only to realize they haven’t accomplished much. Even those with degrees end up living a harsh life not worthy of their education or the experience they have amassed. Niurka German has lived in the Bronx since 2008, a college graduate with a … [Read more...] about Dominican Degrees Carry Little Weight

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Building a Bedrock for Fellow Immigrants

By Darren Castro

Jennie Smith left the comforts of her old life in the Philippines and arrived in Texas in 2001. At a petite height of 5’3” with bobbed black hair, Smith could pass for any typical Filipino homecare worker. Yet she arrived in America without any housework experience. “When I arrived from the Philippines, I didn’t know […]

Saving La Sirena

By Laura Rossi

By Laura Rossi and Chanelle Perrin “I feel like La Sirena is here to stay, its not time for us to die, “ Dina Leor said when asked about the fate of her Mexican folk art store, “its time for us to grow.” La Sirena, located in the heart of the East Village on Third […]

Spanish Guitarist Brings Flamenco to NY

By Jasel Garcia

Flamenco music has been part of Alberto Alabedra’s life long before he began learning how to play it. His mother originates from Cordoba in Southern Spain, where Flamenco was created. His grandfather is from Seville and was a Flamenco expert. His father, although from the Catalonia part of Barcelona, has family roots in Tunisia many […]

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