My Mother鈥檚 Immigration Story, Part of Something Larger
You can say that my parents came to America for a better life, and they got one. But American imperialism shaped their paths.
Immigration
Learning to Swim Through My Hybrid Cultures
A poem, 鈥淪wimming,鈥� explores themes of crossing borders, survival, and resilience.
On Mass Migration and Not Becoming Immune
How much suffering must a human go through to be seen as equal?
How to Celebrate Holi Without Culturally Appropriating It
Each spring, millions of Indians and Hindus celebrate Holi. But as Western forces try to capitalize on the colorful tradition, there are ways to enjoy it without engaging in cultural appropriation.
How to Address Poverty Among Latinx Children
There is a crisis of poverty among Latinx immigrant children in the U.S., particularly among undocumented, mixed-status, and single-parent households. But it doesn鈥檛 have to be that way.
The Freedom Convoy Reminded Me That I, Too, Have Rights
Rightwing movements on both sides of the northern border are growing increasingly vocal. A Canadian living in Texas reflects on what the 鈥淔reedom Convoy鈥� protests mean to her.
Why Trump鈥檚 鈥楻emain in Mexico鈥� Policy Must End
A Trump-era rule requiring immigrants to remain in Mexico while awaiting their cases has caused suffering and human rights violations. The U.S. Supreme Court is now thwarting President Biden鈥檚 attempt to end the rule.
Waiting at the Border, Migrants Lean on Tradition
Stitching mantas鈥攖ortilla covers鈥攊s a traditional craft among Latin American women. As migrants wait out the U.S. immigration bureaucracy in a Mexican border city, mantas are increasingly a lifeline.
Community Organizers Are Helping Immigrants Navigate COVID Misinformation
Lies, conspiracy theories, and quack cures about COVID-19 are all over the internet鈥攁nd immigrants are particularly vulnerable. But concerted community efforts can combat it.
How One Czech City Is Supporting Its Migrant Population
The city of Brno鈥檚 growing migrant population had been mostly served by NGOs. It wasn鈥檛 enough. So the city brought the work in-house.
Immigrants Like Me Experience Two Ends of the Climate Crisis
While my family lives under existential threat from catastrophic cyclones in Mozambique, immigrant communities in the diaspora, like mine in London, also have to face toxic air quality.
Advocates for Haitian Asylum Seekers Call for Humane Treatment
The Biden administration was supposed be different from its predecessor. So why are Haitians are being denied their due process in seeking asylum to the U.S.?
How I Embraced My Muslim Identity After 9/11
As a Muslim American woman coming of age in post-9/11 America, I was terrified of being stereotyped. Over two decades, I鈥檝e learned how to embrace my religious identity.
Uganda鈥檚 Long History of Hosting Refugees
The country has a reputation of being progressive on refugee issues鈥攂ut its efforts are underfunded.
How Immigrant Communities Are Addressing Colorism and Anti-Blackness
The #BlackLivesMatter protests in 2020 sparked hard conversations within immigrant communities on how internalized biases based on skin-color remain prevalent.
Walls Divide and Break Us, Both in the U.S. and Palestine
In both the U.S. and Israel, the forces of colonialism have led to an unsustainable, oppressive status quo.
Uncovering the Asian American Old West
Asian Americans were conveniently written out of history about the Old West. But they were present鈥攁nd prolific.
What Purpose Does a Border Serve?
Border walls aren鈥檛 necessary, and neither are the borders themselves in a world built on justice and equality, says author Todd Miller.
Imagine a World Without Borders
Walls and fences at national borders enforce inequality, racial divides, and climate catastrophe. But most of them began as invisible lines in the sand.
Queer Latinx Youth Amplify Their Voices Using Telenovelas
A new digital telenovela aims to put queer Latinx youth in charge of telling their own stories.
Two Climate Migrants Recount Radically Different Experiences Seeking Sanctuary in the US
The United States has done more to fuel climate migration than any other country on Earth, but it does not always welcome climate migrants equally.
Why California Should Expand Health Coverage to Undocumented Seniors
If the state extends Medi-Cal to all undocumented immigrants, they would be eligible to receive potentially life-saving health care.
How These Danish Bees Give Hope to Refugees
In the face of rising anti-immigrant sentiment, an organization has worked to integrate new arrivals to Copenhagen by taking care of honeybees.
The Power of Bike Education to Transform Lives and Communities
Amid a pandemic biking boom, cycling education organizations are working to make sure access is equitable and inclusive.
Immigrant Families Reconnect to Cultural Practices During the Pandemic
From making comfort food to speaking with ancestors, immigrant families across the U.S. are turning to cultural traditions to cope with the isolation and stress of quarantine.
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