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How Netflix's "Grand Army" Portrays Diverse Languages and Cultures: The Good and the Bad

After watching countless TV shows about high school that don’t accurately represent what high school is really like, watching the Netflix series “Grand Army” was a breath of fresh air for me. For once, the freshmen actually look like freshmen, but, more importantly, the show unapologetically portrays the realities

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Is Biden's US Citizenship Bill a Turning Point for Immigration?

Everyone knew that Joe Biden had a lot to prove when he assumed office following Trump as the 46th President of the United States. His election campaign promised a radical sweep of new policies within his first day, characterizing his administration’s attitude and commitment to change. Thankfully, he

Film

Short Film “White Eye” Captures the Reality of Life as an Undocumented Immigrant

On the deadline to submit a script to The Makor Foundation for Israeli Film and Television to receive a grant, Israeli director Tomer Shushan was ready to submit another script when he experienced a real-life situation that would become the inspiration for his next film. Shushan scrapped the script he

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Film Review: “Rebel” Explores the Refugee Crisis Through a Child’s Eyes

Alex, a six year-old boy, watches as a stray cat paws at him through the window of his apartment. With a look of pure compassion he turns to his father and asks if they can let him in, “just for a little.” His father puts a hand on his shoulder

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At the Crossroads of Multiple Uncertainties: International Students in the US

On July 6 2020, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that international students who take classes entirely online in the coming fall semester would be barred from the country. Although ICE rescinded the policy shortly after intense backlash from universities, the rule is just a symptom of the

Covid-19 and Climate Change Further Highlight the Necessity for Immigration Reform

Regardless of our current spite towards the globalized world, America still needs immigrants. In recent efforts, Philanthropy New York addressed this challenge. During a webinar on human migration to the United States, with a specific focus on New York City, panelists discussed the vitality of the movement. Kyung Yoon, Philanthropy

Poor and Prepared: What COVID-19 Has Taught Me About Poverty

Written by: Candice Lola This past Monday my sister called me. “Coronavirus is in NYC now. You’d better get prepared, ” she warned. I agreed. I went to my local market and began filling my cart up with dried beans, rice, and potatoes. I made sure that I got more

Anti-ICE Protest in New York Results in 100 Arrests, Blocks Traffic on Major Highway

The not-unfamiliar chant grew in volume with each repetition: “No ICE! No KKK! No fascist USA!” I had first heard this cry at the Women’s March in D.C. in 2017 (although that iteration of the chant included Trump’s name). I was actually on a bike ride from

True Representation

The first time I attempted to use my high school proficient Spanish was in the kitchen of the Caroline House, a language school for immigrant women and children in Connecticut. My words were a bit mumbled, mispronounced, Americanized—yet all of the women were immensely supportive. My defenses were up,

NYWIFT: Diane Paragas's Timely Immigration Story Yellow Rose Arrives in NYC

We’re always proud to highlight the work and voices of our visionary sisters at New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT). Among the latest projects to receive NYWIFT support is the poignant, innovative, and highly topical musical Yellow Rose, the narrative feature film debut of director Diane Paragas.

What Does the Fourth of July Mean to Me?

Growing up, the Fourth of July used to mean one thing, really, and only one thing — fireworks! Every year, my town would stage a fireworks display on our local waterfront, where people from all over New Jersey would come to celebrate. I remember being a child and seeing the Governor

Rooted in West Africa, Blooming in America: A Documentary

By Ali McPherson “I would say that America is a country that many people in third world countries view as, you know, the country where you can achieve the American dream,” said 22-year-old Adji Diatta. She was born in the U.S. to Senegalese parents. Her mother immigrated from Dakar

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Humanity in No Man's Land: A Veterans Day Journey

With current events highlighting the divisions in our country, this Veterans Day Douglas Taurel seeks to reunite us by living in the past. But it’s not what it sounds like. As the Library of Congress kicks off its centennial anniversary of U.S. entry into World War I on

Amy Madigan

'Frontera' stars Ed Harris, Eva Longoria and Michael Peña

“Frontera” examines both sides of the complex issues of immigration and human trafficking that deeply affects both the U.S. and Mexico. It shows that a border might divide two countries, but can’t divide humanity, for good or bad, we are all part of the problem and