Dictionaries Behind Bars: Prison Library Services and Information Poverty in Michigan Prisons
In June of 2022, Michigan Department of Corrections (“MDOC”) made national news when NPR reported that non-English language dictionaries were banned in state pr
The Disappeared: Indigenous Peoples and the International Crime of Enforced Disappearance - Slaw
Disproportionate violence against Indigenous persons in Canada includes uncounted disappearances of Indigenous children, women, and men. Canada’s decades of failure to prevent and halt disappearances forms part of a long litany of grave international human rights violations against Indigenous Peoples. Continued reports of officially hushed-up violence lead to increasingly clarion allegations of genocide. An unknown […]
White People Are Doing White People Things During the Fed Up-Rising Riots
Some white people have been showing up for the ongoing protests against the George Floyd killing with thoughtfulness and in solidarity, including by putting their bodies in between cops and black protestors.
Philadelphia to pay $9.25 million settlement in George Floyd protest lawsuits
Philadelphia city officials have announced a $9.25 million settlement with hundreds of people in lawsuits challenging the police response to protests in 2020 that followed the police custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
In these captivating books about immigration, authors recount deeply personal stories of migration, starting over, and learning to adjust to life in a foreign world.
16 of the Best Books About Immigration and The Immigrant Experience
These incredible books about immigration are heart-wrenching tales of families divided and reflections on identities in two distinctly different cultures.
Ana Minian weighs in on whether the US is 'a nation of immigrants,' and shares the five best books on the subject: "It should be possible to talk about the many contributions that immigrants made without erasing the histories of Native Americans, slaves, and migrant workers."
Stop Saying This Is a Nation of Immigrants! | MR Online
A nation of immigrants: This is a convenient myth developed as a response to the 1960s movements against colonialism, neocolonialism, and white supremacy. The ruling class and its brain trust offered multiculturalism, diversity, and affirmative action in response to demands for decolonization, justice, reparations, social equality, an end of imperialism, and the rewriting of history -- not to be "inclusive" -- but to be accurate. What emerged to replace the liberal melting pot idea and the nationalist triumphal interpretation of the "greatest country on earth and in history," was the "nation of immigrants" story.
The Supreme Court Should End DACA, and Return Power to Congress
The Supreme Court must reverse the judgments of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the District Court for the District of Columbia, and the orders of the District Court for the Eastern District of New York, preventing the Department of Homeland Security from winding down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.
Activism Leads, the Law Follows: DACA and Its Fate at the Supreme Court
The fate of Dreamers, those brought to the United States as children, is on uncertain ground as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the Trump administration’s decision to rescind DACA. However, the momentum of the youth-led immigrant rights movement gives hope that the law will follow.
CCIS scholars publish books on a wide variety of topics related to immigration. CCIS also publishes its own research, distributed by Lynne Rienner Publishers or co-published with other university and commercial presses. For further information about these books and to order them, please click on the names or covers of the books.
Immigration debates flood news sources today, but the stories of those who flee their homes in search of new opportunities often get shoved to the margins.
DREAMers, DACA, and DAPA - Multnomah County Library
DREAMers, DACA, and DAPA by SCCLDcitizenship - a staff-created list : Undocumented, and unafraid! Books and online resources about immigrant youth and their parents in pursuit of the American Dream!
Nine must-read books about the immigrant experience in the US - Stump & Associates
If you struggle to put into words how you feel about living in a new country, try reading someone else’s story. Reading a similar story to your own will confirm and awaken your feelings on your life in America. Reading books will give you a sense a validation. It’s like the authors are all telling… Read More
Coming To America: Our Best Student Podcasts About Immigration | KQED
The NPR Student Podcast Challenge received dozens of submissions about immigration. The student podcasters shared their stories of hope, struggle and success.
Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE, joined by guest experts, lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more.
Curated by Will Coley of Aquifer Media Will Coley, curator of this collection of podcasts, is an independent radio producer and social media strategist who’s worked for immigrant and refugee assist…
