Chinese immigration to NYC

NYC’s Chinatown holds a long a rich history. Stories of immigration, combating racism, community, and success.

Maria Badasian

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Just in time for Lunar/Chinese New Year! This year would’ve been the 22nd Lunar New Year Parade in NYC. But Chinatown has been around for well over a century.

As we walk down the streets of New York’s Chinatown, we see women and men selling ethnic produce on the streets. It’s the perfect place to get reasonably priced lychees or pomelos in the summer. And in January, red…

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Maria Badasian

I write research-based stories; about art, design, food, travel, environmental issues, human rights, & human experience.