Their Stories
“As a small business owner and restauranteur, I can say that Asian Americans brought a lot of great food and economic development to New York – but we are much more than just our food and hard work. While many of us may be first or second generation immigrants, we call New York our home and yet carry with us the struggle of trying to convince those around us that we do indeed belong here. We each have our successes and failures, and unique stories that all contribute to what we call the Asian American experience.” – Jinah Ahn, Owner of Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen in Troy, NY
“Now the Korean community n New York City has become one of the largest in the community and has been culturally influencing other New Yorkers in fashion, food, music, etc. I believe these influences have contributed to many Americans, as well as those who visit America having easier access to experience other cultures and exchange them with their own." – Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York
