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Portraits & interviews

Coming to NYC, Authentic Voices of Immigrant Women: Q&A with Stefania Cruz

  Today we’re kicking off Immigrant Heritage Month! This month is dedicated throughout the United States to sharing the stories and contributions of immigrants to our society, culture, and economy.    We’re 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 Immigrant...

Real People. Real Lives.

Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York: Kripa, 29, from Nepal

  Kripa’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” “I came to the US a few years ago after I won the Green Card Lottery. Language was not really a problem but sometimes understanding the accent was. It was definitely a little difficult to adjust to a completely new environment, although still somewhat easier because I came with my boyfriend (now my husband) and with...

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...

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Tammy Lopez explores struggle and gratitude through poetry

Written by Khatia Mikadze “Dear younger me, Sometimes I wish I could have saved you from the horrors you have lived through. Most times I don’t. These experiences did not just make you stronger, but they made you me. Love, Older you” —Tammy Lopez in Rain for Under Watered Roses like You and I Tammy Lopez, a 23-year-old, Brooklyn-based, second generation immigrant woman, is making herself heard through poetry. In the preface of her debut book of poetry Rain for...