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Vietnamese sisters behind First Sip cafe “breaking the rules” of coffee and business

After closing for over two months during the COVID-19 pandemic, an Uptown cafe that blends Vietnamese and Western tastes reopens its doors.

Michelle KanaarJune 24, 2020

Organizing

African Writers Stand in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter

African immigrant authors speak out against racist violence and voice support for U.S. protesters seeking justice for George Floyd.

African Authors Sans FrontieresJune 19, 2020

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As Told To Immigration Policy

“I was Overwhelmed with Joy and Relief”: A DACA Recipient Reacts to Supreme Court’s Decision to Protect DACA

For Mexican immigrant Selina Armenta, today’s Supreme Court decision on DACA means that her life can remain stable a little longer.

Francisco VelazquezJune 18, 2020

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La Corte Suprema Protege DACA: Comprendiendo la decisión de la Corte y la póliza de inmigración de la era de Obama

La Corte Suprema rechazó el término de DACA por parte del presidente Trump hoy. La póliza ha permitido a más de 825,000 inmigrantes trabajar e ir a la escuela en los Estados Unidos desde 2012.

Francisco VelazquezJune 18, 2020

Immigration Policy Resources

Supreme Court Protects DACA: Understanding the Court’s Decision and the Obama-era immigration policy

The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's termination of DACA today. The policy has allowed over 825,000 immigrants to work and go to school in the United States since 2012.

Francisco VelazquezJune 18, 2020

Immigration Policy Investigation

ICE Has Access to DACA Recipients’ Personal Information Despite Promises Suggesting Otherwise, Internal Emails Show

Trump promised that information from DACA applications would not be sent to deportation agents. But internal emails show that ICE can access databases where that information is kept — and DHS decided not to tell Congress.

Dara LindJune 17, 2020

Resources

A People’s Guide to Fighting Racism

Six Black and Latinx community leaders share what we need to do to address structural racism.

Diane Bou Khalil and Nissa RheeJune 11, 2020

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Black And Brown Food Pantry, Solidarity March Show Young Activists Are United For Justice: ‘We Are Family’

It's time for Chicago's Black and Latino communities to organize together, Southwest Side activists say. “We face the same struggles …with unemployment, affordable housing, incarceration."

Mauricio PeñaJune 4, 2020

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Dispatches from COVID-19: A 72-year-old Filipina essential worker tries to stay healthy while taking care of her patients

“I am always wearing a mask at work. I only remove it when I’m sleeping.”

Lilia Antazo and Pat NabongJune 4, 2020

Lilia Antazo para sa Borderless Magazine

Health Labor

Mga kuwento tungkol sa COVID-19: Sinusubukan ng 72 taong gulang mahalagang manggagawa manatiling malusog habang nag-aalaga ng iba

“Parati akong naka-maskara sa trabaho. Tinatanggal ko lang ito kapag natutulog ako.”

Lilia Antazo and Pat NabongJune 4, 2020