immigration

Essay: If You’re From Africa…

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Parallels between my experience and Cady Heron’s, assimilating to American life after experiencing formative education in East Africa.…

January 4, 2024

In an article about Arab American identity, an illustration of a diverse group of Arabs.

A Broader Arab American Identity Remains Essential to Americans of Arab Descent

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

With a continued long and unpredictable experience with immigration and their existence in America, Arab Americans often struggle to reconcile their ethnic identity with their American identity.…

August 15, 2022

in article about children of immigrants attending college, a photo of a college

College Students With Immigrant Parents Are Too Often Overlooked

Salma Heram, George Washington University

This demographic often finds itself facing unique challenges when navigating higher education. …

September 30, 2021

In the Heights screenshot. (Image via Instagram/@intheheightsmovie)

‘In the Heights’ Falls Short in Depicting the Struggles of the Afro-Latino Community

Study Breaks Staff

Although the musical shines with its extravagant choreography and touching moments, it barely scratches the surface when it comes to real representation issues.…

June 27, 2021

‘Minari’ Explores the Complexities of Family, Faith and Immigration

Michael Boland, DePaul University

Lee Isaac Chung's Oscar-nominated film follows a 1980s Korean American family as they search for the American dream and fight to keep their family together. …

March 20, 2021

If Amy Coney Barrett Gets on the Supreme Court, What Happens Next?

Aimi Wen, Duke University

If the ultraconservative judge fills Ruth Bader Ginsburg's former seat, how will this impact health care, immigration and other issues?…

October 15, 2020

Image of a woman and a government agent in the docuseries Immigration Nation

The Docuseries ‘Immigration Nation’ Is Stirring Up Controversy

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

The Netflix docuseries takes a brutally honest look at the nation's immigration policies, with first-hand accounts from migrants, refugees and even ICE agents.…

August 15, 2020

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Why Was ICE Trying To Deport International Students?

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

The policy elicited its fair share of outrage, and although the policy may have been withdrawn, calls to have the controversial law enforcement agency abolished are on the rise.…

July 18, 2020

The DACA Walkouts Symbolize Unity in a Time of Social Segregation

Chris Meng, Pomona College

Thousands of students across the country walk out of school as the first oral arguments of the DACA case are heard.…

November 26, 2019

ABC’s ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Is Back for Its Sixth Season and Better Than Ever

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

While the series might not necessarily stay true to the memoir it’s based on, it continues to grow stronger with age.…

November 4, 2019

‘Superstore’ Continues to Tackle the Immigration Debate in Season 5

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

While the show previously addressed other political issues, no other topic has been granted as much screen time as Mateo’s undocumented status.…

October 20, 2019

‘Carnival Row’: The Fantastical Lens Portraying Today’s Immigration Issues

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Set in a world where fairies and humans live side-by-side yet far from together, this book is full of romance, suspense and political tension that reflects the issues of our own world.…

September 9, 2019

A Rundown of the Citizenship Question Controversy for the 2020 Census

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

Whether it passes or not, this question has troubling implications for who gets a voice in the United States.…

July 15, 2019

Trump’s Standoff Over the Wall Looks Increasingly Lose-Lose for Him

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

His signature campaign promise is in dire straits.…

January 5, 2019

Through Central American Studies Programs, New, Vital Voices Are Emerging

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

More than ever, Americans need to know the history of Central America, which makes these programs critical.…

December 11, 2018

10 Struggles of Being a Second-Generation Chinese American

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

Being an ABC (American-born Chinese) is not as easy as 1, 2, 3.…

September 18, 2018

The Family of Mollie Tibbetts Does Not Want Her Death to Be Political

Cameron Andersen, New York University

But Trump is already using it to push his anti-immigration, xenophobic agenda.…

August 27, 2018

5 YA Books That Tackle Immigration With Sense and Sensitivity

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

These powerful immigration stories need to both told and read.…

August 24, 2018

The Power of Erika L. Sánchez’s ‘I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter’

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

The novel approaches issues like immigration, mental health and questions of identity from an entirely unexplored perspective.…

August 4, 2018

The ‘Families Belong Together’ Marches Signal an Unequivocal Rejection of Child Separation

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Immigration policy is complicated. Keeping children with their parents is not.…

July 2, 2018

Is Trump Borrowing His Immigration Policies From ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’?

Cameron Andersen, New York University

A recent episode resembles the situation at the border a little too closely.…

June 22, 2018

The #WhereAreTheChildren Movement Continues to Grow in Fervor

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

It's gotten so bad that even John Cusack's getting involved.…

June 14, 2018

The 1,500 Lost Immigrant Children: What’s Real and What’s Fake News

Rebecca Crosby, American University

What does it mean to lose 1,500 children anyway?…

May 30, 2018

Cinco de Mayo in the Time of the Trump Era

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

Last year, the president broke a 16-year-old tradition by refusing to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, as anti-immigrant policies have continued to define his presidency.…

May 4, 2018

Proposals to Change Tuition and DACA Laws Could Threaten Education

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

If DACA students’ citizenship changes, they could be considered international or undocumented students, a change in nomenclature with significant ramifications.…

April 19, 2018

Tanveer Kalo Brings Indian-American Contributions in WWI Into Historical Discussion

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

Through his research on Indian-Americans who served in the U.S. Army in World War I, Kalo shows that the immigrant community contributed to building America as a nation.…

April 8, 2018

‘Paddington’ Is a Statement on Immigration

Study Breaks Writer

It is funny, it is friendly, kids love it, but the 'Paddington' series is not just for kids — its message of immigration and discrimination is for everyone.…

March 7, 2018