Queens is the most racially and ethnically diverse county in the continental United States, with immigrants making up almost half of its population and workforce. The author reflects on the importance of diversity and the essence of America in Queens.
Does Donald Trump ever visit Queens , the land of his youth? If he did, he would presumably be horrified. According to the census, Queens is the most racially and ethnically diverse county in the continental United States; it’s hard to think of a nationality or culture that isn’t represented there. Immigrants are almost half the borough’s population and more than half its workforce. And I think that’s great.
When I, say, take a stroll around Jackson Heights I see the essence of America as it was supposed to be, a magnet for people around the world seeking freedom and opportunity — people like my own grandparent
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