Texas youth unite in fight for immigration reform
Teen participants in Youth Rise Texas learn to organize their community in order to heal and prevent families from being separated by deportation. Produced… Read More
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New Jersey soup kitchen meets kids on their own turf
To spare children and teens the embarrassment that sometimes comes with food insecurity and hunger, Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair, NJ packs backpacks with… Read More
Researchers look for solutions to deadly disease affecting bats in Mammoth Cave
Bats play an important role in the unique ecosystem of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, but a mysterious disease — white-nose syndrome… Read More
Dance helps Mexican-American teen stay connected to mother’s culture
A local dance class allows Amaya to learn about and experience the culture she left behind when she moved to the U.S. from… Read More
Indian-American performer finds balance between identities
Growing up as the child of Indian immigrants, Abhaya Krishnan-Jha sometimes felt caught between her heritage and American upbringing. Produced by Angie Neta,… Read More
Haitian ex-pat works to empower communities in home country
Ismail Jean Baptiste founded Dream Haiti to create a connection between his new community in Buffalo, New York and his home country. Produced by Ryan… Read More
DACA provides chance for undocumented student to attend college
Even though she is undocumented, DACA recipient Lessli Martinez has applied to multiple universities and has even received scholarships to help her pursue a… Read More
Russian academic calls life in U.S. ‘a different world’
Victor Kostelanetz brought his family to the United States from Russia so that they could enjoy the freedoms and opportunities life in America affords. Read More
Native American teens: “We’re equal and we’re here”
Though not #New Americans, Native American students at a Wisconsin high school still have to deal with ignorance and hate speech. Produced by… Read More
Filipino migrant recounts struggles of U.S. immigration process
Moving to Hawaii from the Philippines was a years-long process for Glenn Marcos. Thanks to patience and hard work, the rest of… Read More