Why is the collection important?

In our extensive field research and data collection exercise during U.S. Census 2010, we found many Indo-Caribbean residents in South Queens lacked a common ethnic identity, many did not have factual information about their roots and some residents requested materials they could use to shape their Indo-Caribbean/Asian American identity.  These factors have hindered the community politically and socially.  This collection is intended to be a resource at the finger tips of residents in shaping their identity and empowering our community.