Blog Posts

Here are a few of my favorite blog posts! To view the full list of blog posts I've written, please click on the arrow to release the drop-down menu. Happy reading!

Philadelphia’s Italian community has long been a huge part of Philadelphia’s cultural fabric, with the historic Italian Market in South Philly standing as proof of generations of immigrant perseverance. This blog post explores the definition of Italian-American identity. Through conversations with South Philadelphian Italian, Angilina Julia, this post dives into Italian heritage, the market’s transformation, and how traditions are preserved in an evolving South Philadelphia!

Philadelphia is home to many Asian immigrants from varying ethnic backgrounds. From East to South Asia, to South East and Central Asia, cultural hubs exist throughout Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s Chinatown has long been a sanctuary for Asian immigrants, offering cultural familiarity as well as economic opportunities. However, ongoing gentrification and development projects continue to threaten its future. Through an interview with Taryn, a Philly native and member of Student Preservation of Chinatown (SPOC Philly) and Ginger Arts Center, I discuss Philadelphia’s Asian communities and the fight to preserve its identity.

In this blog post, I explore how food plays a central role in the immigrant experience through the stories of Amani, whose family is from Nepal, and Sabrina, an Italian-American. From preparing traditional dishes like momo and puttanesca to navigating evolving traditions, their experiences highlight how food preserves family bonds, cross-cultural understanding, and keeps immigrant histories alive. Let's take a trip down memory lane!