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“Hear Me Today: The Voice of Today's Teens” is a program created by interns from the International Rescue Committee. Each intern is a high school... Listen to audio
This fascinating Census Bureau Press Release summarizes the diversity of language in the U.S. with a link to the full report for those who want... read more
From Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) comes a new, free publication written by Ted Wang: Responding to changing demographics, the public and private... Visit website
Don't miss the World Premiere of YOUTH PRODUCING CHANGE, June 18-19 at Lincoln Center, as teen filmmakers turn the camera on their own lives and... read more
Interview with Isse Buralle, of the Djibouti Embassy and Mumin Barre, of Al Qarni newspaper. The Djiboutian group in North America had an event in... Listen to audio
This hour long program provides mental health information for Somalis and organizations working with Somalis. Through storytelling it encourages Somalis to seek resources. English subtitles... View video
The smaller the paycheck, the bigger the belly, say many researchers who study poverty and obesity.
It might seem like a paradox, but not having enough... Visit website
It was the first time students have directly risked deportation in an
effort to prompt Congress to take up a bill that would benefit illegal
immigrant youth.... read more
Elder
Atum Azzahir is Executive Director of the Powderhorn
Phillips Cultural Wellness Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which
works to
"unleash the power of citizens to... read more
Cities of Migration seeks to improve local integration practice in major immigrant receiving cities worldwide through information sharing and learning exchange. There are online resources... Visit website
On May 1, protesters marched, hoping to add momentum to their call for Congress to act on an immigration overhaul. (By Julia Preston of the... read more
Discussion on FGM with Dr. Omar Mohamed, Dr. Shirley Echols, OBGYN - Oakhurst Medical Centers, two Somali women, (who preferred not to be named), Gwen... Listen to audio
Help build an online database of cultural competence resources in health care. From Julia Puebla Fortier of DiversityRx:
The challenge: Tell the world about your favorite... read more
The Paley Center for Media & The Opportunity Agenda PresentImmigrants in America: A Hollywood PerspectiveWhat: A timely conversation with artists and activists on how arts,... read more
CUENCA, Ecuador, Apr 25 (IPS) - "There is
no reason why we poor people have to eat badly," says Ecuadorian farmer
Juan Anguisaca. "It's not true that... Visit website
Hussien Mohamed and Abdiqadir Sagaar, producers from the HEARMe project, interview Egal Shidad producer Mukhtar Gaaddasaar and radio host Zuhur Ahmed about the 30-minute... Listen to audio
Saeed Fahia and Zuhur Ahmed, Somali community leaders in the Twin Cities, talk to host Mike Wassensaar on the St. Paul Forum about making the... View video
Sagal Radio Director Hussien Mohamed talks about his involvement with this unique ethnic media outlet that provides vital communications to East African refugees in Atlanta,... View video
The first of its kind, the USCAIH 2010 will encompass the following elements that are considered critical in addressing health disparities in the African Diaspora:... Listen to audio
Clarkston Police chief, Chief Tony J. Scipio, reports on his visit to Kenya and Sudan. Listen to audio
Part 1: Round table discussion on Income Tax Filing with Mark Green, IRS Spokesperson; Bill Timm, GSU Law School Tax Clinic, Ellen Beattie & Elsa... Listen to audio
Part2: Round table discussion on Income Tax Filing with Mark Green, IRS Spokesperson; Bill Timm, GSU Law School Tax Clinic, Ellen Beattie & Elsa Begne,... Listen to audio
Hussien Mohamed and Abdiqadir Sagaar from the HEARMe project, interview Somali producer and community leader Mukhtar Gaaddasaar regarding Census 2010.
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A study has found mistreatment of the mentally ill held in immigration detention. Nina Bernstein in the New York Times. read more
A bill is withdrawn that would have provided prenatal care for illegal immigrants. It had support from the state's powerful antiabortion contingent, but immigration has... Visit website
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