Opening Your Doors: The Power of Hosting an Immigrant
Introduction: The Vulnerability of Release What happens the day an immigrant is finally released from an ICE detention center? Or the day their allotted time
February 27, 2026
Introduction: The Vulnerability of Release What happens the day an immigrant is finally released from an ICE detention center? Or the day their allotted time
Introduction: The Illusion of Immediate Safety When a New American crosses the border legally seeking asylum, the assumption is that the trauma is over. The
Introduction: The “New World” Diet February is American Heart Month. While we often focus on infectious diseases (malaria, HIV) when talking about Africa, the biggest
Introduction: The Empty Seat at Dinner This Valentine’s Day, restaurants across America will be full of couples. But for thousands of asylum seekers and refugees,
Introduction: The Two Voices Listen closely to an African immigrant speaking to their family on the phone. You hear a certain cadence, an accent, a
Introduction: The Double Bind As we continue Black History Month, we must shine a light on a specific subset of the Black experience: The Black
Introduction: The W-2 Arrival It is January 30th. In mailboxes across America, W-2 forms are arriving. For the average American, tax season is a headache.
Introduction: The Mountain of Forms In the US, you are what you can prove on paper. For a New American, life is a never-ending series
Introduction: The Shock of Zero Degrees Imagine you have lived your entire life in the tropics. You have never seen snow. You do not own
Introduction: The Echo of Memphis Earlier this week, the nation paused to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We posted quotes on social media and