Refugees in NYC

After WWII, New York City became home to thousands of new refugees. It was the first time in the country’s history that those fleeing persecution were legally recognized and admitted. The practice continues today and while some cities are more welcoming than others, refugees from all over the world call NYC home. How does the city prepare, help, and serve these new immigrants? What are the challenges for these new communities?

New York Times editorial board member Lawrence Downes moderates a panel featuring Nisha Agarwal, NYC Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, Rabbi Jennie Rosenn, Vice President for Community Engagement at HIAS, and David Favaloro, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Tenement Museum, as we explore the status of refugees past and present, internationally and locally.