I think a story that would be interesting to delve into in geographic borders of The Lehigh Valley would be the how equitable cities/towns in the Lehigh Valley are for migrants and immigrants from the Hispanic-Caribbean and South/Central America.
The number of Hispanic and Latinx identifying individuals in the Lehigh Valley continues to grow each year as does this number grows for the United States as a whole. So, why are people migrating here? What makes this area much more appealing to those coming from warmer climates, Spanish-speaking lands, and people who identify the same? I challenge the Lehigh Valley to these questions because maybe places such as Allentown and Bethlehem are very hospitable and equitable to those migrating or immigrating to the United States, that other cities may lack.
I also would like to question how does the Lehigh Valley respond to the influx of Hispanic and Latinix communities moving to these cities? Does this mean more equitable solutions? Or does this mean a gap between those born and raised in the Lehigh Valley and those who have just moved? Do the politics of these cities engage with these new community members? How are they fulfilling their needs?
This would mean following a family and their journey from their homeland to Pennsylvania. It would mean talking about their experiences in the Lehigh Valley both positive and negative. Perhaps even more than one family could be followed and see how their experiences compare. Also, filming areas around Allentown that assist in the hospitality for these new communities would be necessary. Interviewing different Hispanic and Latinx associations would be key as well. Above all, this would mean finding answers to how we can make the Lehigh Valley better for everyone.