Ayesha Roscoe

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I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and you're listening to the Sunday Story from Up First.

I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and you're listening to the Sunday Story from Up First.

I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and you're listening to the Sunday Story from Up First.

Earlier this year, NPR's immigration reporter Jasmine Garst and producer Xavier Lopez spent a day in one of their favorite places in the world, a park in Queens, New York. It's called Flushing Meadows Park.

Earlier this year, NPR's immigration reporter Jasmine Garst and producer Xavier Lopez spent a day in one of their favorite places in the world, a park in Queens, New York. It's called Flushing Meadows Park.

Earlier this year, NPR's immigration reporter Jasmine Garst and producer Xavier Lopez spent a day in one of their favorite places in the world, a park in Queens, New York. It's called Flushing Meadows Park.

I also live in Queens. Queens has been called the most diverse urban place on the planet. Almost half of its population is made up of immigrants from over 120 countries. And Flushing Meadows Park is a microcosm of immigrant life.

I also live in Queens. Queens has been called the most diverse urban place on the planet. Almost half of its population is made up of immigrants from over 120 countries. And Flushing Meadows Park is a microcosm of immigrant life.

I also live in Queens. Queens has been called the most diverse urban place on the planet. Almost half of its population is made up of immigrants from over 120 countries. And Flushing Meadows Park is a microcosm of immigrant life.

It's also, for Xavier and Jasmine, kind of like their backyard, where they can go anytime they need to recharge and remember what really matters, to be in community. For me, that place is actually a house. Two doors down from my house. It's the home of my dear friend and neighbor, Miss Venetta. I've lived in my neighborhood for 15 years now. All my kids were born here.

It's also, for Xavier and Jasmine, kind of like their backyard, where they can go anytime they need to recharge and remember what really matters, to be in community. For me, that place is actually a house. Two doors down from my house. It's the home of my dear friend and neighbor, Miss Venetta. I've lived in my neighborhood for 15 years now. All my kids were born here.