The Rise, Repression, and Rebuilding of Little Pakistan

Pakistani-Americans go to a mosque for Friday prayers, September 21, 2001, in Brooklyn, New York.

01 Anti-Asian Immigration Policies in the 20th Century 02 Mob Violence and Anti-Asian Hate 03 Shifting Immigration Policies 04 The Rise of Little Pakistan 05 9/11's Aftermath 06 The Repression of Little Pakistan 07 The Rebuilding of Little Pakistan 08 Conclusion 09 Works Cited 01 Anti-Asian Immigration Policies in the 20th Century 02 Mob Violence and Anti-Asian Hate 03 Shifting Immigration Policies 04 The Rise of Little Pakistan 05 9/11's Aftermath 06 The Repression of Little Pakistan 07 The Rebuilding of Little Pakistan 08 Conclusion 09 Works Cited Enter

Youth Researcher Saira Khan

This exhibit traces the formation of the vibrant Little Pakistan neighborhood in Midwood, Brooklyn. Immigration policies that were previously characterized by anti-Asian sentiment in the beginning of the 1900s had completely reversed by the end of the century due to pressure from the Cold War and Civil Rights Movement, leading to waves of Pakistanis migrating to New York City. Through the use of oral history interviews, Saira traces the experiences of early Pakistani immigrants, the era of fear and surveillance that the community experienced after 9/11, and the legacy of Islamophobia in the United States.

Neighborhood

Kensington & Midwood

Time period

Turn of the 20th century, Early 20th century, Mid-20th century, Late 20th century, 21st century

Theme

Localized New York City History

Resistance, Organizing and Community

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