Immigration Policy and Media Narratives Are Not a Blood SupportIf immigrant advocates want politicians and the media to handle “immigration” differently, we need to change our approach, too.Oct 2226Oct 2226
Ohio is a Laboratory for Welcoming and Belonging#OneLoveOhio highlights stories of love and community connectionOct 3Oct 3
NEW: Congressional Budget Office Data Shows Migrants Expand the EconomyWill Ohio Embrace the Brain Gain?Jul 29Jul 29
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik did what eight Akron City Council members asked, and cancelled public…On June 14, eight members of the Akron City Council sent a letter to Mayor Shammas Malik urging him to cancel Juneteenth events following a…Jun 16Jun 16
In Two Years, the U.S. Immigration Boom Will Be an Economic Boon if We Embrace ImmigrantsMost politicians have 24/05 vision. They can’t see past Election Day, November 5, 2024. But all this huffing about the recent arrival of…May 22May 22
Northeast Ohio Mayors Seek Solutions to Help Black Mauritanians Settle In“There are plumbers in the room,” said Maryam Sy, and the mayors’ ears perked up. “This young man managed a restaurant in Mauritania. They…May 22May 22
“Land Acknowledgments” Ring False as Universities Arrest People Supporting Palestinians’ Right to…I first learned about land acknowledgments at an event hosted by the UCLA Center for Immigration Law and Policy. They seemed a step forward…May 1May 1
“Let Live or Let Die” — It’s not a Bond movie, it’s a choice in immigration policy.For now, the U.S. government has chosen “Let Die.”Jan 21Jan 21
Mauritanian “ghost boats,” economic violence, and dying to liveThe Atlantic Ocean is a graveyard for “ghost boats” of people dying in search of freedom — including Black people from Mauritania.Jul 3, 2023Jul 3, 2023