Author Archives: Juliana Daxland

I found one particular line that Sherri-Ann P. Butterfield said very interesting.  “In many ways New York City is more Caribbean than the Caribbean itself.”  In many ways this is true, as the 1999 “Current Population” survey puts West Indians … Continue reading →

In Nancy Foner’s “From Ellis Island to JFK,” she discusses transnationalism and compares the transnational migrants of 100 years ago to the ones of today.  Many aspects of immigration are different from back then, mainly technology and education. Though I … Continue reading →

As Queens Changes, The Gardens Remain; Thursday, June 5, 1997; The New York Times This article is about how the physical appearance of Jackson Heights has changed over the years, as of 1997.  In Manhattan, gardens are often contained within … Continue reading →

I had never heard of a “Muslim World Day Parade” in New York City before reading this article.  It never occurred to me that since we have a parade for practically every other culture, perhaps we have one for Muslims … Continue reading →

One would think that the large groups of immigrants coming to New York would stay to themselves and form “coalitions,” as Reuel R. Rogers puts it.  However, he starts off by saying that this is not always true.  This can … Continue reading →

Immigrants come to America wanting to live out the “American Dream”–getting a good job, getting married, having children, and living out their lives with no worries.  This task is not as easy as it seems, and I feel that the … Continue reading →

Living in New York, it is impossible not to notice the distinct enclaves around us.  As Tarry Hum states in her article, one of the most distinct enclaves in New York City is that of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which today … Continue reading →

Although David Levinsky rises from rags to riches, this does not necessarily mean that he becomes successful as a person.  That just describes the monetary aspect of his life.  His familial and social life begins to go downhill in Russia … Continue reading →