Capstones
Graduation Date
Winter 12-13-2023
Grading Professor
Yoruba Richen
Subject Concentration
Documentary
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
As Texas turns its back on asylum seekers, one New York City community seeks to make them feel welcomed with dignity and care. The New New Yorkers follows the journey of Adama Bah, an asylum-seeking refugee turned citizen as she dedicates her life to welcoming asylum seekers despite Mayor Adams slashing funds, shutting down her triage operations, and attempting to gut the right to shelter, a legal precedent that ensures all migrants and New Yorkers have the right to shelter. Bah is determined to show up for migrants, joyfully.
Recommended Citation
Perozo, Frances E., "The New New Yorkers" (2023). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/696