by gabriellerabon | Dec 6, 2019 | The Migration
By Medill, Immigrant Connect Nina Rivera* sits on the streets of Matamoros, Mexico. She hasn’t eaten in days. Yet she’s continued to breastfeed her infant son. Her arms ache from carrying her baby, and she’s exhausted from the long journey. The baby, five months old...
by gabriellerabon | Dec 5, 2019 | Work, Jobs and Money
By Medill, Immigrant Connect Nala Chen, a college student from San Jose, recalls how the Camp Fire affected her immigrant parents. Smoke made breathing and travel difficult, but they didn’t reach out for aid because none of their property was damaged. Chen brought...
by gabriellerabon | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Medill, Immigrant Connect [see lead story – How does service in the armed forces change immigrants’ paths to citizenship?] The journey to citizenship starts before joining the armed forces. With some exceptions, to be accepted into the Armed Forces, an...
by gabriellerabon | Dec 5, 2019 | Good Question
By Medill, Immigrant Connect [see companion story – Immigrant veterans should read here how to apply for citizenship. Warning: It’s not easy] Adeyemi Gbadamosi stepped aboard the retired U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Taney, the last standing warship that fought in...
