According to CNN website, “U.S.-born Hispanics expressed a stronger sense of affinity with other Americans than with immigrant Hispanics, a trait that is perhaps true of all ethnic groups.”. This statement presents the idea other Hispanic Americans around the country are proud to be an American, not just the New England. Presents how false the idea that immigrant children across are not proud to be America.
Many people from immigrant family background maintain a strong connection to their parent’s home country in order to remember where they came from. I am a good example of this in the sense that I love visiting Colombia when ever I have the chance because it allows me to see what my parents world is like. Most of my family lives there and I am proud of my heritage. However, there is a common misconception that people like me who come from immigrant backgrounds tend to be more proud of our parents country than the United States. This idea is misleading in the sense that the people I know and myself including are proud to represent our cultural background, yet we know that are still American.
I am personally proud to be of Colombian background, but does not mean I would want to live there for the rest of my life. Sure I have family there, but I would not have the opportunities for education or job opportunity in Colombia as I do in the United States. The States has always been my home and I am proud to represent them them whenever I travel outside the country. America has also defined who I am, a hard work, dedicated person willing to overcome any struggle in order to attain the American dream and love the country that raised me.
Rhode Island also has one of the largest Capre Verdean immigrant population in the United States. According to the U.S Department of State website, “Massachusetts is currently home to approximately 45,000 Cape Verdeans, the largest population of Cape Verdeans in the nation. The Cape Verdean Consulate in Boston is the only other diplomatic office in the United States outside of the Embassy in Washington.” Immigration throughout is mainly associated with Mexicans, however this shows that there are other people from different origins. Cape Verdean are not in high number, but they still make certain contributions to New England.
One of the contributions Cape Verdean immigrants made was The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit is located in on 1003 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI. The museum preserves the history and culture of Cape Verde and Cape Verdean Americans and displays artifacts, maps, and crafts that are donated from people around the world. They have many exhibits on slavery, music, art, and immigration packets. The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit has helped educate New Englanders of the history of Cape Verdean Americans. In addition, it presents how culturally diverse the region of New England and particularly Rhode Island has become.
El Pais restaurant located in Centrals Falls RI 598 Dexter Street
Colombian immigrants have contributed to the history of New England. El Pais is a Colombian restaurant in Central Falls Rhode Island and it is also one of the first Hispanics restaurants in the state. The restaurant opened in 1976 and in 1978, it was bought by Cesar and Donatila Zuleta. For 30 years it has and continues to serve authentic Colombian food in the Rhode Island. The interior displays souvenirs from Colombia from pictures to collection models. Customers will get to experience the Colombian culture with music, drinks, and food that El Pais serves. People are served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Another Colombian restaurant located in Central Falls is El Antojo Bakery on 494 Dexter Street. They also serve Colombian food and also serve pastry popular in Colombia. Customers mainly go there to have breakfast and one of the most popular foods on the menu is aprepas, empanadas, and buñuelo.
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