Burial procession of Shawn Simon. Photo by Ray Lilly. By Twinkle A. Paul and Tiffany Jade Munroe With deep sadness and profound grief, we offer this reflection and call to action in solidarity with the family, community, and friends of Shawn Simon, 27, commonly called Coil Bottle. On July 11, 2024, a gunman fatally shot […]
Editorial credit: OJUP / Shutterstock.com By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Introduction The United States has long been known as a nation of immigrants. Its history is deeply intertwined with the stories of those who came seeking a better life, escaping persecution, or brought against their will. This comprehensive analysis delves into the multifaceted history of immigration […]
By Rommel H. Ojeda | Documented At the beginning of summer 2023, Clinton Hill, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, embraced thousands of asylum seekers when a shelter opened at 47 Hall St. through the city’s emergency response program. The residents organized coat drives, resource fairs, and food donations for the newcomers. But when a second shelter […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Olga Diaz-Nasser | Immigration Impact Naturalization is viewed by many as the end point of an immigrant’s journey—the finish line—and for good reason. The path to naturalization can take many years and requires immigrants to navigate a complicated, costly process and overcome multiple hurdles. But becoming a naturalized […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Relationships can be complex and challenging, especially when one partner is undocumented. Disclosing undocumented status to a U.S. citizen partner is a significant decision that can impact the relationship’s trust, dynamics, and future. This analysis explores the considerations and timing for when an undocumented immigrant in the United States should inform […]
Editorial credit: Salty View / Shutterstock.com By Adriel Orozco | Immigration Impact Some immigrants who have graduated from college in the United States and have a pending job offer will have an easier time receiving a temporary employment-based visa, thanks to recent changes from the Biden administration. This will include Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals […]
Donald Trump. Editorial credit: Evan El-Amin / Shutterstock.com By America’s Voice Washington, DC —The final night of the RNC, and Donald Trump’s 90-minute speech should be a reminder why he’s unsuitable for office. The speech culminated a week of disinformation and incitement to violence – based on white nationalist conspiracy theories about an immigrant “invasion” and a […]
Donald Trump. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By America’s Voice Washington, DC – Below is a column by Maribel Hastings from America’s Voice en Español translated to English from Spanish. It ran in several Spanish-language media outlets earlier this week: The attack against Donald Trump last Saturday is a sad reminder of the role […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Brian Figeroux, Esq. A pardon is an act of clemency granted by the Governor of New York State that can forgive a person for their felony or misdemeanor conviction. Pardons are significant as they can restore civil rights, alleviate the stigma of a […]
Editorial credit: Edward Crawford / Shutterstock.com By Joshua Solomon | Capitol Bureau ALBANY — New York City officials will seek to relocate the remaining 1,800 migrants staying in upstate hotels in permanent housing by the end of the year. But the city maintains that it may need to continue using the upstate hotels because its […]