Category: Immigration

New Britain Prof Pens Book On Eastern European Roots

Dr. Lisa Wisniewski's Book Shares Oral Histories from Communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts So Migrants' Culture and Heritage Will Not Be "Forgotten" By John McNamara The migration of Eastern Europeans to New Britain and other U.S. destinations after World War II is a story Professor Lisa Wisniewski, PhD, has wanted to tell from the beginning … Continue reading New Britain Prof Pens Book On Eastern European Roots

Interfaith Group Addresses Council on “Due Process” Rights for Immigrants

Clergy and members of the New Britain Area Interfaith Conference (NewBAIC) attended the July 9th New Britain Common Council meeting to share their concerns about the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants and actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that are not in accordance with “due process under the law.” Rev. Dr. Jonathon D. … Continue reading Interfaith Group Addresses Council on “Due Process” Rights for Immigrants

How Mamdani’s Message Trumped The Establishment In NYC Primary

Back To the Future: "Affordability" Wins On The Lower East Side and Elsewhere by John McNamara Down on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on Grand Street the words of Sidney Hillman are inscribed in stone outside the coop complex named for the legendary labor leader. “We want a better America," the quote goes, “an … Continue reading How Mamdani’s Message Trumped The Establishment In NYC Primary

‘Taste of Ramadan’ Event At High School Calls Attention To Yemen’s Civil War

Ethnic food and culture shared before the month-long religious observance begins for Muslims By John McNamara Students and teachers filled the New Britain High cafeteria on March 15th for an after-school “Taste of Ramadan'' event with ethnic food and observances of Muslim traditions and customs before the start of Ramadan on March 23rd when Muslims … Continue reading ‘Taste of Ramadan’ Event At High School Calls Attention To Yemen’s Civil War

New Britain Election Postscript: “If Trump wins will I have to leave the country?”

"If Trump wins will I have to leave the country?" The question was asked of me by a Holmes School student when I was leaving the Masjid Al Taqwa mosque on Arch Street on a Sunday evening in August. It didn't matter that the 5th grader has probably lived in New Britain all his life … Continue reading New Britain Election Postscript: “If Trump wins will I have to leave the country?”