For decades, thousands of latin american migrants they have been forming communities that today are part of the identity of many American cities. In certain neighborhoods, in some way, they imitate or preserve the essence of the countries of origin of the inhabitants.
Such is the case of Boyle Heights, the quintessential Latino neighborhood located in Los Angeles, the most populous city in the state of California; the little colombia, In New York; and patersona place that houses the largest community of legal and undocumented Peruvians living in USA.
Boyle Heights, the Latin heart of Los Angeles
For more than 60 years, Boyle Heights has been the heart of Los Angeles’ Latino culture and a point of reference for immigrants from the eastern part of the city. As reported by the BBC, more than 90% of the population that lives here is of Latino origin.
Its streets are lined with street stalls and businesses started by Latinos. Boyle Heights, for decades, has been one of the places that tourists have come to Mexicans migrating to the United States; for this reason, mariachi singers abound in the place, and it even has a plaza known as Mariachi or the little Garibaldi plaza.
However, despite the fact that thousands of people immigrate to the United States in search of a better life, Boyle Heights continues to be an area with high rates of poverty. In information published by La Voz de América, it was detailed that, during 2022, Latinos made up the majority of homeless people in Los Angeles.
Little Colombia in the Big Apple
According to information collected by the BBC, most of the Colombians who arrived in Uncle Sam’s land chose the district of Queens, in New York, the most diverse place in the world. And the Jackson Heights neighborhood became the heart of the community.
82nd Street, better known as Colombia Street, is the true nerve center of Little Colombia in New York. “Every time there is a celebration, let’s say when the Colombian team wins a soccer game, this is where it is celebrated, also on Northern Boulevard, but this is the epicenter of everything,” said Javier Castaño, director of the Queens Latino newspaper. and co-author of the book “Colombian New York”.
“The first Colombians arrived here in the 1920s or 1930s. But sporadically and after the Korean War, in the 1950s it was when more Colombians began to arrive because the Colombian military was offered to stay and some did.” Castaño explained to NY1 News. He added that this migration increased in the 1970s due to drug violence.
What was originally a neighborhood of Korean origin ended up becoming a Colombian corner.
Paterson, the Peru of New Jersey
Thousands of peruvian migrants have woven the history of the city of Paterson in the state of New Jerseya place that houses more than 30,000 Peruvianswho have stood out in recent years for trade and food.
They have managed to make the visitor feel, due to the food stalls and street vendors, that the ground they walk on is not American, but rather Peruvian.
VIDEO: the presence of Peruvian migrants in Paterson
On April 26, 2016, the Paterson City Council announced the renaming of a section of traditional downtown Market Street as Peru Square. The space stands out for housing several commercial posts led by Peruvians.
Visitors often find street vendors with all kinds of items that refer to Peruvian culture, be it t-shirts or flags. In the same way, during the celebrations for National Holidays, the famous Peruvian Parade takes place, the patriotic celebration that brings together a large number of compatriots to enjoy different activities, such as fairs, the traditional parade and musical performances.
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