“Residents of Harrisonburg, Virginia characterize the town as a ‘welcoming community’ that ‘embraces diversity’ and as a place with a very ‘unique and powerful story’ to tell. It’s a story of a changing community that accepts diversity rather than rejecting it. Why would this be the case when many other communities have approached similar […]
Month: October 2016
Immigrants and the Economy: The Foreign-born Community’s Contributions to Virginia
As election day approaches rapidly, the national dialogue has covered a gamut of topics, one of the most prominent being the role of immigrants in the United States. There is no doubt that immigration has played an integral part in the history of this country, particularly in relation to the economy. As demographics continue to […]
New Voices at NewBridges: Lindsay Wright
Hi there, my name is Lindsay Wright, and I am the new voice of the NewBridges blog! Keep reading for some more information about me and the blog’s future direction. In 2012, my status as a student at James Madison University (JMU) brought me from McLean, VA to Harrisonburg, where the mountainous backdrop, kind […]
The 2016 Harrisonburg International Festival: A Recap
September 24th was a hot Saturday for the cusp of fall–a perfect day for enjoying a sweet ‘mango loco’ on a stick sprinkled with lime juice and chili powder. By the early afternoon, Hillandale Park was swarming with people at Harrisonburg’s 19th annual international festival. Put on […]