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GLOBAL FLAVORS IN AMERICAN CUISINE
Gumbo – Rooted in West African soups like
Senegal’s soupikandia.
Pepperoni – Created by Italian American
immigrants in 1919.
California Roll – Invented in Los Angeles'
Little Tokyo in 1960.
Chile Con Queso – A staple Tex-Mex dish.
immigrant social hubs
Bodega – Small convenience
stores established by Hispanic
immigrants.
Mithai Shops – Stores filled with
Indian sweets and snacks.
Karaoke Bars – Social spaces
originating in Japan where people
gather and sing.
fashion adaptations in america
Zoot Suit – Oversized, high-waisted
suit symbolizing Chicano identity and
pride.
Dashiki – A West African garment worn
to symbolize Black pride.
Poncho – Adapted from Indigenous
garments of South and Central
America.
Sarong – A Southeast Asian garment
also used as beachwear.
Bunna Bet – Ethiopian coffee
houses that serve as community
hubs for immigrants.
american musical fusions
Bebop – A fusion of African, Caribbean, and
American jazz influences.
Mambo – Cuban-American dance music.
Zydeco – A blend of Creole, Cajun, blues, and
gospel music that originated in Louisiana.
Tejano – Mexican-American pop music.
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