Introduction: The Vulnerability of Release What happens the day an immigrant is finally released from an ICE detention center? Or the day their allotted time at an immigrant shelter expires?
Introduction: The Illusion of Immediate Safety When a New American crosses the border legally seeking asylum, the assumption is that the trauma is over. The reality is often the exact
Introduction: The “New World” Diet February is American Heart Month. While we often focus on infectious diseases (malaria, HIV) when talking about Africa, the biggest killer of African immigrants in
Introduction: The Empty Seat at Dinner This Valentine’s Day, restaurants across America will be full of couples. But for thousands of asylum seekers and refugees, the seat across from them
Introduction: The Two Voices Listen closely to an African immigrant speaking to their family on the phone. You hear a certain cadence, an accent, a warmth, perhaps a mix of
Introduction: The Double Bind As we continue Black History Month, we must shine a light on a specific subset of the Black experience: The Black Migrant. Being Black in America
Introduction: The W-2 Arrival It is January 30th. In mailboxes across America, W-2 forms are arriving. For the average American, tax season is a headache. For the low-income immigrant family,
Introduction: The Mountain of Forms In the US, you are what you can prove on paper. For a New American, life is a never-ending series of forms. The I-589 (Asylum).
Introduction: The Shock of Zero Degrees Imagine you have lived your entire life in the tropics. You have never seen snow. You do not own a coat. Now, imagine landing
Introduction: The Echo of Memphis Earlier this week, the nation paused to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We posted quotes on social media and remembered his dream. But at
