Seniors Claim the Culinary Spotlight
Two New Web Series Highlight Immigrant Elders’ Home Cooking
Author Archives: Miranda Shafer
Five Life Lessons from the Immigrant Table in Film
Moonstruck: Food soothes the angry beast In Moonstruck, Loretta (Cher) uses cappuccino and steak to make peace with her fiancé’s wild-eyed brother Ronny (played by Nicholas Cage) and convince him to come to her wedding. “We’ll make this one bloody,”…
Infographic: Owning a Home is a Dream for Many Immigrants, but Rates of Success Vary
Our interactive data map uses data from the American Community Survey to show the impact immigrant investment has on the housing market.
Bolivian Immigrants Celebrate ‘Alasitas’ Festival By Making Big Dreams Small
An indigenous festival where participants collect miniature versions of the objects they covet with the hopes of getting the real thing.
I Won’t be Home for Christmas: Facing the Holidays as an Immigrant
Many who can’t go home recreate holiday traditions in the U.S.
Ten Films About Immigrants to Watch Over the Holidays
Check out Miranda Shafer’s list of ten must-see films about immigration spanning nearly a century.
How Hurricane Sandy Impacted New York City’s Immigrants
One year later the effects are still being felt.
Who is Working on Labor Day? ‘I Am’ say Immigrant Workers in NYC
For many food and restaurant workers, Labor Day means more work.
Marriage Fraud: An Intimate Portrait of a Green Card Marriage
Despite severe penalties, marriage for money is common. But a fake marriage can come with real issues.