Tag: New York

Immigrants in New York City
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Podcast: What’s in an Accent? Both Opportunity and Barriers for Immigrant Actresses

Immigrant actresses face a struggle getting the roles that they want. Accent classes help them avoid being typecast, but not always in the way you’d think.

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.

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Podcast: The “High Road” Restaurant – A New Approach to Improving Conditions for Restaurant Workers

NYC restaurant workers, many of them immigrants, survive on low wages and must endure poor working conditions.

A Film for High School Students Tackles Misconceptions About Undocumented Immigrants

“Living Undocumented” tells the stories of six DREAMers who attended school in New York.

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Hard Work, Long Hours, Big Dreams – Audio Postcards of NY Immigrants in Business & On the Job

Immigrants are a major force in New York’s economy. Meet some of the business owners and workers that contribute to the city’s economic vitality.

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Top Honors for Food in 2 Worlds™ Podcasts from International Culinary Group

The IACP named Food in 2 Worlds the best Short Format Audio for 2012. Check out our award winning podcasts.

Fi2W Piece on Sikh Charity Work After Sandy Gets Ippies Honorable Mention

Fi2W gets honorable mention at awards honoring reporting by the ethnic and community press.

For Some Latino Lovers Valentines Day is No Big Deal

Many of New York City’s Hispanic immigrants come from cultures where the holiday isn’t celebrated. It can make cross-cultural dating confusing.

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Video: For Immigrant Women, Changes in Gender Roles

Immigrant women reflect on how immigrating to the U.S. has changed the way they think about their identity.

Could New York be Close to Electing its First Latino Mayor?

New York city has a large and diverse Latino population. A successful candidate would have to run on the issues.