Author: giavonnasmeeks

During the Civil War in Barcelona, immigration was at its lowest, but as the automotive and industrial industries expanded, they attracted immigrants from all over Spain due to job opportunities. This influx encouraged people to become more engaged in their communities, leading immigrants to embrace the Catalonian language and culture. Staying right in the city, … Continue reading Immigration in Barcelona + Industrialization

Something I thought was interesting at the museums we visited recently was learning about how the Olympic Games in Barcelona were very beneficial to the city, as the stadiums are still in use and continue to bring revenue to the city. In contrast, the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio led to abandoned stadiums and significant … Continue reading Olympic Games/Strikes

GM During our visit to the Immigration Museum yesterday, I was surprised by a sad and disturbing realization that hundreds of thousands of Jewish people living in France during the 1930s to the 1950s were either separated from their families or taken to concentration camps. I had not realized the extent of Germany’s influence in … Continue reading Immigration in Marseille and Catalonia National Pride