Voices Stories by Lavina Melwani
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South Asians are the backbone of this half-trillion-dollar industry
Satya Shaw, president of Asian American Convenience Store Association (AACSA), which was formed in 2005, estimates there are about 70,000 South Asian-owned stores, raking in over $100 billion in revenues. more>
No roof, no roots, no rights: Immigrant search for a room of one’s own
According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the New York City Department of Planning, immigrant renters are three times as likely to live in overcrowded conditions, and 62 percent are more likely to live in dangerous housing conditions. more>
Talking with the big Indian American players on the eve of the election: Is there an Indian Jesse Jackson?
With the high visibility of hard-hitting fundraisers in the Indian American community like Zach P. Zachariah, finance co-chair for the Bush Cheney Re-election Campaign, and Ramesh V. Kapur, who has raised millions for Kerry, will the needs of the community also be seen? more>
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