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Voices in America are the stories of 21st-century pilgrims; who they are, how they got here, why they came, and what they think about their new country. As the nation debates immigration, Voices in America invites you to do one revolutionary thing: Listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    • Jan 12, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    The New Colossus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 2:00


    A reading of The New Colossus. A poem by Emma Lazarus displayed at the base of the statue of Liberty. Read by modern-day American immigrants.Thanks again to everyone for lending their voice to this project. Special thanks to Greg Grunberg, Cristela Alonzo, Wilmer Valderrama, Judy London and Public Counsel.Music provided by Bensound.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Blessing of Hospitality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 40:55


    Meet Catherine Wager, Deacon at Episcopal Diasis in Los Angeles. She opens her heart and her home to immigrants seeking asylum in the United States. Although Catherine has had guests in her home for up to 3 years at a time, she and her husband Bruce see the deed as nothing special. If you as Catherine why do this, she states "we do this because we can". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Patriotic Protest or Enemies of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 36:14


    Long before there was 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernik, San Francisco was home to another protestor, Harry Bridges; Australian immigrant, American citizen, union leader, protestor. The U.S. government’s efforts to throw Bridges out of the country is the story of loyal American dissent and the the price the protestor pays for exercising “free” speech. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Someone’s Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 12:06


    Too often, the fact that there are millions of refugees in the world becomes a deadening statistic. In this episode, the story of one refugee offers an insight into the horrors these refugees escape, and the challenges the face if they’re fortunate enough to come to America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    State Sanctioned

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 27:08


    Refugees seeking asylum often have one thing in common, being victims of torture. State sanctioned terrorism on an individual level. Physician Cynthia Willard shares her experiences working with and supporting victims of torture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Most Vulnerable

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2017 35:33


    They are the youngest asylum seekers. Victims of rape, abuse, deprivation, they are expected to represent themselves in the complex world of Immigration Court. Attorney Judy London of Public Counsel tells the story of a life spent her trying to help the neediest and most vulnerable. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Wilmer Valderrama

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2017 26:29


    Actor and activist Wilmer Valderrama tells his immigrant story, what it means to him to live in America, how division rather than diversity is the biggest threat to our democracy, and why you— yeah, YOU -- need to get up and stand for your rights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Crimes Of Immigration Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 32:00


    Most Americans will never see the inside of an immigration court,which is too bad, because if they did, maybe they would demand dueprocess, fairness, and the resources to ensure both sides have a shotat getting something close to justice. Attorney Peter A. shares hisfirst-hand experience with the surreal world of America's worst courtsystem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Road From Damascus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 29:10


    Jay was was one of the Middle East’s most popular television and film stars; think the Russell Crowe of the region. He was rich, famous, and popular. Then he criticized the Assad regime. Forced to flee Syria with almost nothing but a Hollywood dream, he and his wife Fadia are starting over in America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Funniest Texan Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 30:37


    Born in the USA on the Mexican border, Cristela overcame poverty, homelessness, and racism to become a star, with her own network television show and thriving stand-up comedy career. So why does she sometimes feel like an immigrant in her own country? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Congo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 40:05


    When a highly respected Congolese physician comes to the aid of protesters beaten and killed by government officials, he is arrested and tortured. Forced to flee for his life. he arrives in America with dreams of reuniting his family and practicing medicine. But not all dreams come true. Dr. Didier adds his story of horror and heroism to the Voices in America podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Painting Syria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 21:13


    Fadia uses art to convey her and other Syrian women's experiences as activists, victims, and refugees. From the hope of the "Arab Spring" to the tragedy of civil war, she discusses her obligation as an artist, a woman, and "a citizen of the world." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    El Train De La Muerte

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 21:14


    You may already know about people like Javier. In 2003, the Los Angeles Times won the Pulitzer Prize for reporting on children like him, the ones from Central America who risked their lives riding “The Train of Death” to get to the United States. Clinging to fast-moving freight cars, dodging immigration officials, like Javier, they came alone, without parents, money, or the English language. Like all good stories, this one has a happy ending. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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