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Pumpkin greens are a staple in Zimbabwe. But they're hard to find in the US. Until now. Producer Chris Burrell brings us the story of... View video
A new sustainable farming project is luring dozens of urban immigrants into growing organic crops for the market and for their own tables. Listen to... read more
A panel of East African immigrants and African Americans talk about the relationships among their people. This segment focuses on mainstream media contributions to prejudice... Listen to audio
A panel of East African immigrants and African Americans talk about the relationships among their people. This segment touches on on how African Americans can... Listen to audio
This Spotlight, from the Migration Policy Institute, examines the data on persons admitted to the United States as refugees and those granted asylum in 2008.... Visit website
"Regardless of age, legal status or insurance coverage, immigrants, on average, receive about half the health care services provided to native-born Americans, according to findings... read more
In Somali with English subtitles. A Somali woman from Minnesota International Health Volunteers describes how to detect breast cancer. Visit website
Immigrants bring many things to the US, but their lasting contribution to the country has always been their children. NPR's series addresses issues and tells... Visit website
The mission of the project is to use writing and photography to document the worldwide Somali diaspora while it is in progress. This site has... Visit website
A long article about the more than 20 young American men from the Minneapolis area who have traveled to Somalia to fight for the Shabaab,... read more
On Sunday, The New York Times published a very long article about the more than 20 young American men from the Minneapolis area who have... read more
An immigrant is someone who willingly wants to change their situation in a new country. You have to cope with a new language, culture, and... read more
"Clarkston, Georgia is a place of many faces, many languages and many stories. War and hardship have torn African communities apart while on the other... View video
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This report (PDF 3.8MB) offers guidance for community organizations and those who fund social change in how best to harness the power of local media-making for community health improvement. Spanish-language version is now available. Una versión en español de este informe esta en la web.
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