After you listen to Coney Island Avenue, explore the below readings and consider supporting the featured organizations that serve the immigrant and South Asian communities of Little Pakistan and New York at large.
Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM) mobilizes low-wage South Asian and Indo-Caribbean immigrants in New York City to win economic and educational justice.
People in Need (PIN) supports low-income, immigrant families — especially women — and advocates for their rights as they navigate life in a new country.
Fresh Lime Soda Productions is a contemporary theater ensemble that amplifies new voices and fosters community among South Asian artists.
The Pakistani American Youth Society (PAYS) provides a platform for young Pakistani Americans to unite, engage, and rise as leaders in their community.
The Pakistani American Youth Organization (PAYO) empowers central Brooklyn’s youth to be confident learners, civic leaders, and successful professionals.