This summer brought crowds to U.S. street vendor carts not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Listen to the latest episode of "Connect the Dots" below.
Still, for those who have been working day and night to keep their street cart businesses running and to serve food to eager and hungry customers, it's not back to normal yet. They are often left vulnerable, not only from the lack of resources during the pandemic, but because of the years of struggles trying to secure licenses and permits.
The daily lives of these street vendors, their passion for feeding customers and the adversity they face in their unrelenting fight for belonging offer a unique window into the present-day immigrant experience in the U.S.
But what is the U.S. currently doing for street vendors across the country? How are street vendors able to continue their businesses despite the impact of COVID-19, a decrease in customers, and the obstacles in obtaining a vendor license as well as new restrictions and legislation?
In this week's episode of "Connect the Dots," we'll hear from a longtime researcher on immigrants from Latin America, the director of New York City's Street Vendor Project, and we'll speak with the owner of a locally loved food truck in Queens, who says she's still waiting for a permit after applying seven years ago.
Join us in closing out this year's Hispanic Heritage Month by taking a deep dive into this multifaceted community, and by listening to this week's "Connect the Dots."
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