Jasmine Garsd, NPR's immigration reporter known for her insightful take on immigration issues, joins the conversation alongside Code Switch producer Xavier Lopez as they explore the vibrant Flushing Meadows Park in Queens. They discuss the park as a melting pot of diverse cultures and the culinary richness shaped by immigrant communities. Jasmine also shares powerful stories, including Luis's journey from Ecuador, highlighting resilience in the face of adversity. The episode wraps up with an invitation for listeners to share their own uplifting places.
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A Cherished Park
Jasmine Garsd and Xavier Lopez cherish Flushing Meadows Park in Queens.
It's a diverse gathering spot for immigrants worldwide, offering relaxation and community.
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Queens: A Microcosm of Diversity
Queens is known for its exceptional diversity, with nearly half its population being immigrants.
Flushing Meadows Park reflects this diversity, making it a microcosm of immigrant life.
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Luis's Journey
Luis, an Ecuadorian immigrant, hired a "coyote" for $20,000 to reach the U.S..
He sought asylum at the border and, like many migrants, faced the challenge of repaying this debt.
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In our last episode of 2024, we go for a walk.
Earlier this year, NPR's immigration reporter Jasmine Garsd and Code Switch producer Xavier Lopez spent a day in one of their favorite places in the world: Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York.
It's a place they share with one of the most diverse communities in the world, a place where immigrants from around the globe gather to relax, recharge, and reconnect.
Today on The Sunday Story, you'll hear an excerpt of an episode from NPR's Code Switch podcast. You can listen to the full episode here.
And finally, we have a question for you. What's a place that you visit regularly–a place that lifts you up? We'd love to hear you tell us about it. You can send us a 2-3 minute voice memo at upfirstsunday@npr.org. Bonus points if you include sounds from the space you're in.
Make sure to tell us your name and where you're speaking to us from, and we might share it in an episode in 2025.
Thanks for spending your Sundays with us this year.
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