Today, Manuel Castro, Commissioner of the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, kicks off the 21st annual Immigrant Heritage Week (IHW) with the theme NYC: Built by Generations of Immigrants. Immigrant New Yorkers have transformed the city into a global capital of innovation, creativity, and progress.
NYC’s Immigrant Heritage Week 2025 will start today, Monday, April 14, 2025, kicking off MOIA’s three-month celebration of immigrants, history, and contributions, with a focus on events showcasing the diversity of immigrant New Yorkers. As part of Immigrant Heritage Week, MOIA will also be launching a Language Access Campaign, encouraging all New Yorkers to seek services in their preferred language.
“This year’s IHW signature illustration aims to honor the symbol known worldwide that defines our values in New York City, being a city of hope and a place of opportunity to reach one’s own pursuit of happiness while connecting our communities," said Commissioner of the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Manuel Castro. “Each year during Immigrant Heritage Week, MOIA highlights and promotes city and community events celebrating the city's immigrant community that will run through Immigrant Heritage Week and the national celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month in June. We invite all New Yorkers to join us in honoring the legacy of NYC being a city of immigrants.”
For over 400 years, New York City has been a beacon of opportunity, resilience, and multiculturalism shaped by the dreams and determination of immigrants from around the world. As the gateway to America, NYC has welcomed millions through Ellis Island and beyond, with each new wave of arrivals leaving an enduring mark on New York City’s neighborhoods, industries, and culture. On April 17th, 1907, Ellis Island welcomed 11,000 immigrants, the most in a single day. Since 2004, MOIA has commemorated that date and the contributions of NYC’s immigrant population by creating Immigrant Heritage Week.
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