Podcasts about define american

With the election a week away, polls show immigration is a top issue for voters even though most Americans have no idea how our immigration system actually works, or how much our society depends on the contributions of immigrants, both documented and not. This week, Sarah sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and founder of Define American,  Jose Antonio Vargas to break down some of the legal and personal barriers facing undocumented Americans. From limits on sponsoring family's visas to how racism informs our perception of immigration, Jose highlights just how much humanity is missing from this discourse. You can follow Sarah Jones, see pod updates, and respond to AWHY prompts @yesimsarahjones on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Send your responses to our weekly prompts to awhypod@gmail.com . This podcast was produced in collaboration with The Meteor.

Immigrants to America have always faced resistance, and have always—over time—assimilated and become vital parts of America. This is a process as old as the nation itself, and it can't be stopped, no matter how many—or how few—new immigrants arrive every year. Leading into November, many people believe we're in a particularly fraught political moment where “America First'' is threatening their security, and heating up the 2024 presidential election. So what does it mean to be an immigrant in the 21st century? And who decides who is “American” enough? “On Shifting Ground” host Ray Suarez has criss-crossed the country to speak to new Americans from all corners of the globe, and to record their stories for his new book. Join us for a special conversation, as Suarez shares what he learned while reporting and writing We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century. He will be in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, founder and president of Define American, and veteran journalist Shereen Marisol Meraji, assistant professor at UC Berkeley's School of Journalism. This program contains EXPLICIT language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to I'd Rather Be Reading—both the start of season 12 and, later this week, our three-year anniversary! We've got so much good in store this season, and I'm thrilled, as ever, to be back with you after one long week of a hiatus. Today on the show we have Julie Satow, who is here to chat with me about her latest book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion, which is out June 4. This book and this conversation take us back to the twentieth century department store, a place where women—whether you worked at the department store or were shopping there—could stake out newfound independence, whether you were in New York City or on Main Street USA. Back in the 1930s and going forward to the 1960s, women didn't rule many places—but they ruled the American department store. Not only is the American department store of those years examined—it's a whole world unto itself inside its walls—but it's a story told through the eyes of three women who rose to the top of the department store universe: Hortense Odlum of Bonwit Teller, who came to her husband's department store as a housewife tasked with attracting more shoppers like herself in the 1930s—and wound up running the company; then we have Dorothy Shaver of Lord & Taylor, who was a champion of American designers during World War II, before which U.S. fashions were almost completely copies of Parisian looks. Dorothy, by the way, was the first businesswoman to earn a $1 million salary. Then, in the 1960s, Geraldine Stutz of Henri Bendel modernized the department store and became an eternal trendsetter in the space. Not only did these women advance their own careers, but they opened doors for all women, as well. We've got style, glamour, women's empowerment, drama, trade secrets, wealth—it's the department store in all its glitz, decadence, and fun, and looks closely at the women who made the beautifully curated world of the twentieth century department store operate and opened doors for working women everywhere. I am so thankful that, through this book, Julie is ensuring that these three women aren't lost to history; their fingerprints are still felt today, in both fashion and business. Here to lead us on this journey is Julie Satow, who also wrote the fantastic book The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel, which was a huge hit and critically acclaimed. Julie is an award-winning journalist, a regular contributor to The New York Times, and she has also been published in Travel + Leisure and Bloomberg Businessweek and appeared on NPR. Take a listen to our conversation!   Both by Julie Satow: When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel

Backlash is hardly a new political force — since America's founding, change has often been driven by citizens mobilizing in opposition to policies, programs, or social movements. But recently, as our guest on this episode explains, backlash movements have come to dominate our politics in unprecedented ways. He argues that to build a more stable and healthy politics, we need to better understand how these forces work. Why do certain policies, movements, or individual politicians incite powerful backlash movements while others don't? And why — whether we're talking about immigration, healthcare, reproductive rights, or countless other issues — has backlash come to dominate so many different policy realms? On this episode, Dan Richards explores these questions with Eric Patashnik, a political scientist at the Watson Institute, and author of the book “Countermobilization: Policy Feedback and Backlash in a Polarized Age.” In the book, Patashnik provides a theory of political backlash — what causes it, why it's diffused through our politics over the last few decades, and how policymakers and politicians can learn to remain effective in a political moment dominated by backlash and countermobilization. Learn more about and purchase “Countermobilization: Policy Feedback and Backlash in a Polarized Age”Learn more about the Watson Institute's other podcastsTranscript coming soon to our website

Jose Antonio Vargas was attempting to get a driver's license when he learned something about himself. He was an undocumented immigrant. Vargas has since become an author, activist and filmmaker and has founded the advocacy group Define American. Vargas sat down with WFAE's Ely Portillo for a conversation about immigration in America and American identity.

Coming to you live from Tribeca Film Festival 2023! Mountains is a new film centered around a Haitian demolition worker who seeks to buy a home amidst a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood in Little Haiti, Miami.  Listen to an unvarnished conversation about the making of their debut feature film,  immigrant representation on screen, and the politics of Florida featuring Monica Sorelle (Director & Co-writer), Robert Colom (Co-writer & Producer), and DJ Reed (Senior Manager, Entertainment Partnerships and Advocacy at Define American). Feed your ongoing curiosities at www.moretotalkabout.com 

Anxiety disorders are among the most common forms of mental illness in the world, and anxiety can have debilitating effects in our work and in our lives. Podcast host and self-proclaimed "anxious achiever" Morra Aarons-Mele has made it her mission to normalize anxiety and leadership. She argues that anxiety is built into the very nature of leadership and should be harnessed into a force for good.  Hear more on figuring out your own anxiety profile and how to turn stress and worries into a source of strength for yourself and those around you. This program contains EXPLICIT language SPEAKERS Morra Aarons-Mele Host, "The Anxious Achiever" Podcast; Author, The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower; Twitter @morraam In Conversation with Jose Antonio Vargas Founder, Define American; Twitter @joseiswriting In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on April 12th, 2023 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the radio show this week we cover tips on how YOU or someone you know can run for office and talk about what it takes to win; we cover the importance of fighting back against the extreme disinformation being spread about immigrant families; we also talk about the power of moms in getting out the vote and learn what's happening in Georgia (The Georgia special election for the US Senate seat is on December 6th!); and we hear what's on the horizon inside the Beltway. Special guests include: Liuba Grechen Shirley, Vote Mama. @VoteMamaPAC; Liz Robbins, Define American, @defineamerican; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @nwlc.

Liz Robbins, director of journalism partnerships for Define American, discusses how newsrooms covering demographic changes in North Carolina have created a model for others to follow and reimagine immigration news for their own communities. Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Also, listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, PodcastOne, Soundcloud, or Stitcher.

On this episode we're joined by Liz Robbins. Liz is currently the director of journalism partnerships for Define American, an organization whose goal is to humanize the immigrant experience in the media one story at a time.Prior to this job, Liz was a longtime reporter for the New York Times, first covering sports and then immigration. She's also a journalism teacher and professor and wrote a book about the New York City Marathon.Liz talked about her career and her goal of humanizing the people in the many features she wrote. She also explained the goals of Define American and explained the day-to-day work that she is doing for that organization, including best practices regarding language and the use of anonymous sources.Liz's salute: Documented NYThank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback at journalismsalute@gmail.com, visit our website at thejournalismsalute.org and Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com) or tweet us at @journalismpod.

How do we harness the power of authentic storytelling to recreate narratives about immigrants? I sat down with Liz Robbins, the director of journalism partnerships at "Define American," to discuss this and other pertinent questions. We also talked about a recent report she co-authored with Sarah E Lowe and Victoria Bouloubasis —“Reimagining Immigrant News: North Carolina's Case for the Nation.” The information was the outcome of a year-long project in collaboration with the Media Ecosystems Analysis Group and the University of Florida's Center for Public Interest Communications. The research focused on evaluating the role of news outlets in producing accurate, nuanced portrayals of immigrants and how the stories about immigrants impact public attitudes. In the interview, Liz and I discuss in depth the results of the report, the surprises and learnings, and where we go from here.    Join the conversation: Instagram @immigrantlypod | Twitter @immigrantly_pod |  Please share the love and leave us a review to help more people find us! Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Yudi Liu & Saadia Khan I Editorial Review: Yudi Liu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmad Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Evan Ray Suzuki I Other Music: Epidemic Sounds  

On the radio show this week we cover tips on how YOU or someone you know can run for office and talk about what it takes to win; we cover the importance of fighting back against the extreme disinformation being spread about immigrant families; we also talk about the power of moms in getting out the vote and learn what's happening in Georgia (The Georgia special election for the US Senate seat is on December 6th!); and we hear what's on the horizon inside the Beltway. Special guests include: Liuba Grechen Shirley, Vote Mama. @VoteMamaPAC; Liz Robbins, Define American, @defineamerican; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @nwlc.

On the radio show this week we cover tips on how YOU or someone you know can run for office and talk about what it takes to win; we cover the importance of fighting back against the extreme disinformation being spread about immigrant families; we also talk about the power of moms in getting out the vote and learn what's happening in Georgia (The Georgia special election for the US Senate seat is on December 6th!); and we hear what's on the horizon inside the Beltway. Special guests include: Liuba Grechen Shirley, Vote Mama. @VoteMamaPAC; Liz Robbins, Define American, @defineamerican; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Fatima Goss Graves, National Women's Law Center, @nwlc.

We have a busy show on tap today. As we do most Thursdays, we'll check in with Howie Klein at around the :30 minute mark. We're just over a week away from the end of this 2022 midterm election cycle. Howie's got an interesting article up at DownWithTyranny.com about which Democrats still in the running actually have a shot at winning and can most use our help. Plus, he has a new post up about the Ramones that I'll have to ask him about. But first, I'll speak with Liz Robbins of DefineAmerican. They just released a new report on their findings from a study they conducted to find out how news outlets cover and portray immigrants. The results are complex, as is the issue. But sadly, it's what you probably think it is... and it isn't good, fair or accurate. Welcome to a Thursday in America...

While the Trump regime has ended, the hate-fueled machinery of lies and disinformation around immigrants in America has not. To look at the sources and impacts of this machine, we've invited Shauna Siggelkow, Director of Digital Storytelling at Define American to the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

Shauna Siggelkow, the Director of Digital Storytelling for the non-profit Define American, discusses their recent report analyzing anti-immigration messaging and disinformation campaigns on YouTube. The report was the culmination of three years of original research which looked at the impact, tactics, and reach of anti-immigration narratives on YouTube. Shauna discusses whose behind these campaigns, and how they are influencing voters views on immigration policy. Mentioned in this episode: THE FULL REPORT: Immigration Will Destroy Us' and Other Talking Points Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by telling your friends, family and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shauna Siggelkow is a video producer working at the intersection of media production, research, and advocacy. Her credits include shows such as Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown, PBS's Mind of a Chef, Nickelodeon's Take Me to Your Mother, HGTV's House Hunters, and MTV's Emmy-Nominated White People. Her current role is Director of Digital Storytelling at Define American, a non-profit whose mission is to advocate for immigrant representation in the media. During this conversation, we talk about an original research report she worked on for 3 years called ‘Immigration Will Destroy Us' and Other Talking Points. This report examines the role of anti-immigration narratives on YouTube in shaping American views of migrants and refugees. NEXT STEPS: Visit Shauna's website to learn more about her work. Follow Shauna on Twitter. Read ‘Immigration Will Destroy Us' and Other Talking Points. Watch the SDG Media Summit on the United Nations' website. __________________________________________________________ Reach out to us anytime and for any reason at hello@letsgiveadamn.com. Follow Let's Give A Damn on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to keep up with everything. We have so much planned for the coming months and we don't want you to miss a thing! If you love what we're doing, consider supporting us on Patreon! We can't do this without you. Lastly, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Have an amazing week, friends! Keep giving a damn. Love y'all!

Creatives Linda Yvette Chávez (Gentefied), Miranda Kwok (The Cleaning Lady), Melvin Mar (Fresh Off the Boat), and Mike Gauyo (Send Help) discuss their respective journeys to bringing nuanced immigrant characters to life on screen, and the need for authentic storytelling spanning a range of immigrant experiences. Presented in partnership with Define American, and Hollywood, Health & Society.This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).PANELISTS:Linda Yvette Chávez (Co-Creator/Co-EP/Showrunner, Gentefied)Miranda Kwok (Writer/Executive Producer, The Cleaning Lady)Melvin Mar (Executive Producer, Fresh Off the Boat, Speechless)Mike Gauyo (Co-Creator/Executive Producer, (Send Help)Charlene Jimenez (Moderator, Define American)Define American is a culture change organization that uses the power of narrative to humanize conversations about immigrants. Learn more at defineamerican.com.Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) is a program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center that provides the entertainment industry with accurate and up-to-date information for storylines on health, safety and security. For more information and resources, visit hollywoodhealthandsociety.org.SUBSCRIBE to our ATX TV YouTube Channel for more panels, conversations & events with your favorite TV creatives and casts.FOLLOW ATX TV at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Learn more about ATX TV Festival and year-round events: atxfestival.comBecome an ATX TV Member: atxfestival.com/membership

Shauna Siggelkow, Director of Digital Storytelling at Define American, discusses a new report on anti-immigration YouTube videos: 'Immigration will Destroy Us and Other Talking Points.'We break down the report, which identifies a network of viral YouTube videos promoting narratives associated with the Great Replacement Theory. Shauna also shares findings from experiments that test how different genres, animation styles, and messengers can effectively communicate political issues. Check out the toolkit for communicating pro-immigration messages (and other types of political content) on digital and social media.

The Supreme Court yesterday struck down a more than a century-old New York state gun law. The court said that the law, which limits who can carry guns outside the home, conflicts with the second amendment – and the ruling stands to significantly change the legal landscape of gun rights in the U.S. Plus: devastation following an earthquake in Afghanistan. And: a call for solidarity from Asian Americans. Also: why so many January 6th witnesses mention their faith Guests: Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and Jose Antonio Vargas, co-founder of Define American. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Supreme Court strikes down New York's concealed carry gun law Deadly Afghanistan quake hits nation already reeling from economic, hunger crises Ex-Trump aides say six House Republicans sought pardons after Jan. 6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for all levels of office this year, with a 20% increase in LGBTQ candidates for Congress compared to 2020. Plus: a big weekend of international elections. And: DACA, 10 years after it began. Guests: Axios' Sophia Cai; and journalist and founder of Define American, Jose Antonio Vargas. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for Congress Texas GOP goes full MAGA at 2022 convention Israel coalition agrees to dissolve parliament and hold early elections Colombia elects Gustavo Petro as country's first leftist president Macron loses absolute parliamentary majority, early results show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listeners, we're back this week with Sarah Lowe and Adrián Escárate.Sarah E. Lowe is the Director of Research + Impact at Define American and a Ph.D. candidate in Health Promotion and Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Both a health equities communications researcher and practitioner, she has over twenty years of experience crafting cross-platform media campaigns for The Walt Disney Company, Nintendo, Cigna, PBS, and Discovery Channel. She has also been at the forefront of launching large-scale netroots movements in conjunction with arts-based nonprofits including American Promise, Question Bridge: Black Males, and Land of Opportunity. Sarah holds a bachelor's in English from Wittenberg University, a master's in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California, and is currently finishing her dissertation research, a mixed methods study called, “American Dreaming,” exploring resilience and post-traumatic growth in undocumented storytellers who use their personal narratives for immigration advocacy. Adrián Escárate is the deputy chief of staff at Define American. He has been an immigrant rights advocate for over a decade, initially getting involved in the undocumented youth movement push for the federal DREAM Act in 2010. As a DACA recipient and storyteller, he has vast experience sharing his story with media at the local and national level, including television, newspapers, and podcasts, in support of immigrant rights and immigration reform. Adrián holds an M.A. in Communications specializing in Electronic Media and B.A. in Communications Arts from St. Thomas University. He is also a certified professional tennis coach with more than a decade of experience coaching high performance junior and college tennis players.During this episode we talked about:07:58 - How Sarah came into this work10:28 - Growing up in a bubble13:41 - Parasocial contact theory14:37 - Adrián's immigration story14:51 - Finding out he was undocumented18:57 - Change the culture to change the policy28:12 - The Roadmap to Resilience for Undocumented Storytellers report31:33 - Changing structures34:34 - Learnings and recommendations40:30 - Everyone should be paying43:38 - The future of the research This  episode is brought to you by MagicMind is the world's first productivity drink.

This week, we take another dive into the fever swamps! First up, Muckrake Podcast co-host Jared Yates Sexton joins us to talk about Tucker Carlson's bizarre new obsession with America's entirely imaginary "masculinity crisis." Sexton warns that while Carlson's new program, The End of Men, is easy to mock--and indeed, was designed to earn liberal derision--it fits into a long historical pattern of right-wing movements capitalizing on male insecurity to recruit new members and prepare them to commit violence against their perceived enemies. Then Shauna Siggelkow, Define American's director of digital storytelling, shares a new report she and her colleagues authored that exposes the network of xenophobic Youtube channels that promote dangerous conspiracy theories about immigrants with their wide reach--and tells us how pro-immigrant advocates should learn from and adapt to their strategies.   PlaylistTravis: "Baby One More Time"Junior Byles: "Fade Away"Fiona Apple: "Across The Universe" 

A decade ago, journalist and "American without papers" Jose Antonio Vargas outed himself as an undocumented immigrant in a national magazine. Today he works with Hollywood and TV studios to humanise the immigrant story through pop culture. In this episode

Samuel Tuero is a recent Rutgers-Camden political science graduate and activist with parents that immigrated from the Dominican Republic. After Trump's presidency began, he was inspired to start his political activism. During his time at the university, Samuel founded an immigrant rights student association called “Define American”. He also served as vice president to the student government association and the political science society. As someone whose passion for public service was sparked through hardships faced by his immigrant parents, we discuss many topics with Samuel including how much identity seems to be tied to what language we speak, how difficulties with identity and stereotypes present themselves when you assimilate into American culture as child of immigrants, how the attacks on DACA impacted immigration advocacy, and more.

This week we're discussing undocumented immigrant narratives with two very special guests. Pulitzer-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, the founder of the media advocacy nonprofit Define American, joins us as the ideal expert who can speak both to the experience of living in this country without documentation as well as to the significance of media representation on this issue. Then, Blue Bayou director and star Justin Chon (41:30) comes on the show to talk about his new film, which tells the story of a Louisiana man who discovers that when he was adopted from as an infant, his new family never filed the proper paperwork to get him naturalized. Now married with a baby on the way, he faces deportation to a country that is foreign to him – and more importantly, away from the only home he has ever known. ”Hollywood Remixed” is a topical, diversity-focused podcast from The Hollywood Reporter, hosted by Rebecca Sun. Each episode will be dedicated to a single theme – a type of character or story that has been traditionally underrepresented or misrepresented in pop culture – and feature an expert co-host as well as a special guest whose latest work exemplifies a new breakthrough in representation. We'll revisit groundbreaking classics and introduce listeners to hidden gems, in order to better understand how film and television in the past has shaped progress in the present. Hosted by: Rebecca Sun Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host June Thomas talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas. In the interview, Jose discusses the origins of a piece he wrote for the New York Times Magazine titled “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant.” He also talks about his organization, Define American, which aims to influence how immigrants are depicted on TV, in movies, and on the national stage broadly.  After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler talk about which groups are still not represented adequately on TV and in movies.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Jose lists his favorite books about immigration and citizenship.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host June Thomas talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas. In the interview, Jose discusses the origins of a piece he wrote for the New York Times Magazine titled “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant.” He also talks about his organization, Define American, which aims to influence how immigrants are depicted on TV, in movies, and on the national stage broadly.  After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler talk about which groups are still not represented adequately on TV and in movies.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Jose lists his favorite books about immigration and citizenship.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host June Thomas talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas. In the interview, Jose discusses the origins of a piece he wrote for the New York Times Magazine titled “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant.” He also talks about his organization, Define American, which aims to influence how immigrants are depicted on TV, in movies, and on the national stage broadly.  After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler talk about which groups are still not represented adequately on TV and in movies.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Jose lists his favorite books about immigration and citizenship.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download Podcast TranscriptMonica Medellin is a director, producer, CEO, and co-founder of The Gnar Gnar Honeys. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Monica focuses on stories related to diversity, identity, and social justice. Her work has been featured on Vice, Conde Nast, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, and at The Women's March on Washington. Previously a video producer at The Los Angeles Times and Define American, and a member of the Global Social Content team for the World Surf League, today Monica works full time as the CEO and Co-Founder of The Gnar Gnar Honeys—a creative collective of directors, producers, cinematographers and editors that bring a fresh perspective to filmmaking through authentic collaborations and unapologetic badassery.  In today's episode, Monica and I dive into the world of filmmaking and authentic storytelling. We talk through the importance of inclusivity not just on the camera, but also behind the scenes, and what really goes into creating and producing genuine and successful content.  Highlights:Monica walks us through her journey after college, from working at the LA Times, to the creation of The Gnar Gnar Honeys, she was able to blend her passion for filmmaking and sports with stories that focused on authentic storytelling, diversity, and inclusion.At the LA Times, Monica was part of a diverse team with different perspectives. This helped them to create short documentaries about issues that affected different communities and to connect and build trust with them. What does it mean to be a director or a producer?  Monica gives us a quick break down of both roles. Monica's work has been featured across many major media outlets. She talks about how she landed such coverage.What is The Gnar Gnar Honeys? A collective of women that share a common passion for sports and creative industries. They make content that resonates with other women while working to get more diverse women behind the camera. How do you create authentic, engaging, and successful content? Monica shares her best tips. If you want to know more about Monica, visit her website or follow her on Instagram or Twitter. Visit The Gnar Gnar Honeys website and follow them on Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with their work. Kaikaina is officially available on Togethxr today!Interested in trying a new drink? Check the matcha of Sachi.Interested in learning more about Pitchin'? Follow me on Instagram or book a Free Consultation here.Visit out website

This week, we offer the second of an ongoing series of episodes focused on fandom and fandom studies. Last week, we explored fandom’s relationship with the creative industries. This week, we are looking at fan-based activism.The episode features Janae Phillips, Director of Leadership and Education for the Harry Potter Alliance, who oversees the Granger Leadership Academy and the Fandom Forward study guides project, among other things. Shawn Taylor is one of the founders of Nerds of Color and a founding organizer of the Black Comix Arts Festival, a festival that highlights and promotes artists on the margins of the mainstream comic book industry. Shawn recently published a white paper, We The Fans: How Our Powers Can Change the World, as a Senior Fellow for the Pop Culture Collaborative. We begin our discussion by trying to understand what we mean by fan activism and why fandom has emerged as an important driver of movements for social change. We consider why fandom might not only enable young people to enter the political process but also how fan activism becomes more sustainable because of the elements of joy, empathy, and passion it brings with it. We consider the darker sides of fan activism, including links between “toxic fandom” and the alt-right, but we also consider how fandom has become a site for anti-racism work. We share our experiences at the Granger Leadership Program this summer as an example of how the Harry Potter Alliance is helping to train young activists and the Granger/Lovegood campaign as a specific effort with the goal of registering and informing potential young voters. Finally, Shawn closes us out with some reflections on Afro-futurism as a philosophy and model for social action and the risks that it has become too cool, too fast.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Karan Nevatia – a remarkable young producer, fan, activist, and professional.Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper:  Here are some articles Henry has written about the Harry Potter Alliance’s model for social change and its Not in Harry’s Name Campaign. Henry’s research group had more to say about the Harry Potter Alliance in their book, By Any Media Necessary: The New Youth Activism.  This video about the Not in Harry’s Name campaign illustrates how the HPA builds on the infrastructure fandom provides. HPA’s Hunger Games Campaign More of HPA’s Fandom Forward Resources:Star WarsMarvel Cinematic UniverseBlack PantherWelcome to Night ValePokemonDoctor Who Fandom JargonWhat is a Blerd?Asian-American fans  Nerds of Color: Ghost in the Shell controversyRacebending Star TrekE.E. “Doc” Smith – Lensmen NovelsThe Book of Three, Prydain, The Horned KingRaiders of the Lost Ark – mythology Save Our Show campaigns What Steven Universe did for queer kidsWorldbuilding in Role-Playing Games Translating fandom skills to digital organizing; fandom as a way to make activism sustainable:Activist joyThe Handmaid’s TalePrincess Leia at Women’s MarchHong Kong students and Les MiserablesThree finger salute in ThailandTrump and Popular CultureTiKTok  ProtestWhat’s different about youth activism Exclusive vs. Inclusive Fandoms:ComicsgateGamergateSpider-Man Star Wars - Kelly Marie TranTransformative fandom/affirmational fandomYes AndFandom Hierarchies and Ownership Cross the Streams – Ghostbusters Hermoine Granger - SPEWGranger Leadership Academy“the TERF who shall not be named”Steven Universe and HPA Granger/Lovegood 2020 "campaign"Luna Lovegood AfrofuturismAlondra Nelson on AfrofuturismMark Dery on AfrofuturismShawn Taylor on Our Opinions are Correct - the history of AfrofuturismChadwick Boseman MutabarukaShawn Taylor's Essay on Black PantherSteven Barnes on Black Panther Afro-speculativeBuckminster FullerAstroblacknessAfrifutrismMore thoughts on "the White CIA guy" in Black Panther - Eve Ewing on InterceptedShawn’s film Afrofuturist recommendation: Destination Planet Negro History of Fictional characters running for president:Pogo, “I Go Pogo”Pat PaulsonArchie BunkerBart Simpson Some basics on K-pop fan activismJohn Lewis “good trouble”K-pop fans’ sabotage of Tulsa Trump rally Check out these related past episodes:Episode 14: Hye Jin Lee and Cristina Visperas on the Global Fandom for K-popEpisode 22: On Conspiracy Theories, with Benjamen Walker and Wu MingEpisode 66: The Legacy of Octavia E. Butler with Damian E. Duffy, John Jennings, and Shelley StreebyEpisode 40: Exploring the Dark Fantastic with Ebony ThomasEpisode 25: Why Do We Need More Critics of Color? with Jeff Yang & Mauricio MotaEpisode 26: Reimagining the ecology of cultural criticism: Elizabeth Mendez Berry and Carolina A. MirandaEpisode 27: Critics of color: The added value of subtleties, with Eric DeggansEpisode 5: Black Panther, comics and the history of MarvelEpisode 6: Define American’s Julian Gomez on Black Panther and empowering fan activismEpisode 8: Manouchka Labouba on Black Panther and African cinema todayEpisode 9: Nicholas J. Cull on Black Panther and the politics of popular cultureHear Karan Nevatia talking on NPR about his signature song, “No Scrubs” by TLCDonate to the Harry Potter Alliance in memory of Karan Nevatia.If you or someone you know needs someone to lean on for emotional support, call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also chat them online.Share your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com!Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet  https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––“No Scrubs” by TLC

Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper: Scholarship on Online Learning:PACE: What California’s Leaders Must Do Next to Advance Student Learning During COVID-19Ed Week: The Disparities in Remote Learning Under Coronavirus (early in the pandemic, but similar trends)McKinsey: COVID-19 and student learning in the United States: The hurt could last a lifetimeCommon Sense Media: Closing the K–12 Digital Divide in the Age of Distance LearningEd Trust: From Crisis to Opportunity: Recovering California’s Commitment to Equity"On The Media" podcast episode about higher education, remote learning and political conventions Henry’s MIT Conference: We Wired the Classroom, Now What?MacArthur Digital Media and Learning InitiativeHenry’s blog conversation on screen time: Sangita Shresthova and Susan KresnickaCivic Imagination Toolkit Civic Media Fellowship ProgramHow Do You Like It So Far? Episode 59: On Communities with Colin and Henry2020 Movies Available Online: Palm SpringsDa 5 BloodsThe Old GuardFirst CowHow Do You Like It So Far? Episode 58: Open TV with A.J. ChristianASMR on TwitchSequester (game)Henry’s article on Dziga VertovHow Do You Like It So Far? Episode 1: Star Wars Cluster — Ahmed BestHow Do You Like It So Far? Episode 34: Power and Pleasure of Podcasting (part three): Amber J. Phillips & Chenjerai Kumanyika on podcasting as a vehicle for counterhistoryKimberly Guilfoyle’s fiery Republican National Convention speechSen. Amy Klobuchar's Full Speech At The 2020 DNCBarack Obama’s Full Speech At The 2020 DNCMichelle Obama Complete Remarks at 2020 Democratic National ConventionRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at 2020 DNCJoe Biden Acceptance Speech at 2020 Democratic National ConventionPresident Donald Trump Full Acceptance Speech at 2020 Republican National ConventionSen. Elizabeth Warren's Full Speech At The 2020 DNCSen. Bernie Sanders' Full Speech At The 2020 DNCGavin Newsom’s full speech at the 2020 Democratic National ConventionSen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s full speech at the 2020 DNC (“kitchens like this across America”)Full Democratic roll call from Delegates across AmericaRNC delegates conduct roll call vote in personHow Do You Like It So Far? Episode 7: March for Our Lives and the Census2020 Census Adjustments due to COVID-19Hansi Lo Wang’s Twitter feed (leading source of Census news)LA Times Editorial on Decennial CensusHow Do You Like It So Far? Episode 45: “Radicalized” with Cory Doctorow Cory Doctorow’s “Radicalized”Cory Doctorow’s “Masque of Red Death”The Ezra Klein Show: An inspiring conversation about democracy with Danielle AllenHenry’s recommendations:HBO's Perry MasonShowtime’s Penny Dreadful: City of AngelsHBO’s WatchmenChadwick Boseman films:Black Panther42MarshallGet on UpHDYLISF? Episodes on Black Panther:Episode 5: Black Panther, comics and the history of MarvelEpisode 6: Define American’s Julian Gomez on Black Panther and empowering fan activismEpisode 8: Manouchka Labouba on Black Panther and African cinema todayEpisode 9: Nicholas J. Cull on Black Panther and the politics of popular cultureShare your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com!

Noelle Lindsay Stewart and Elizabeth Voorhees join me today as representatives from an incredible organization, DEFINE AMERICAN, whose primary purpose is to assist all corners of the media landscape in portraying a more accurate depiction of our nation and the people who inhabit it. By providing knowledge to creators and producers - a group of people with an outsized ability to impact culture - Noelle, Elizabeth and their colleagues amplify the more marginalized voices of society and make the stories we consume better in all ways. The importance of their mission has never been more vital. 

On Thursday, July 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Trump administration cannot end the program that protects about 700,000 young immigrants known as DREAMERS from deportations. On a special episode of LatinEQUIS, I speak with Ariel, a DACA Dreamer, about his thoughts on the monumental decision that has changed the lives of countless immigrant families living in the United States. Find resources as a DREAMer at Educators for Fair Consideration, Scholorships.com, the National Immigration Law Center, Generation Progress, and TheDream.US. If you'd like to support quality education for all Americans, regardless of their status, check out DefineAmerican.com. You can follow Ariel on Instagram @lopez_15

To learn more about Jose and his work with Define American, visit https://futureofstorytelling.org/story/jose-antonio-vargas-ep-13EPISODE NOTES© 2020 Future of StoryTelling, Corp.Produced by Future of StoryTelling, Corp.124 West 13th StreetNew York, NY 10011Founder and CEO, Charles MelcherExecutive Producer, Carolyn MerrimanAssistant Producer, Luke Gernertin collaboration with Charts & LeisureFounder, Jason OberholtzerExecutive Producer, Mike RugnettaEditor, Garrett Crowe Mix and Music, Michael SimonelliWith special thanks to Jose Antonio Vargas, Jonathan Yu, Bonnie Eldon, Shannon Fanuko, Meghal Janardan, Zoe Margolis, and Megan Worman.

A conversation with journalist, filmmaker and activist Jose Antonio Vargas about why coming out as undocumented was harder than coming out as gay, the complexities of Asian American identity, and how to confront racism in our own communities. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

A conversation with journalist, filmmaker and activist Jose Antonio Vargas about why coming out as undocumented was harder than coming out as gay, the complexities of Asian American identity, and how to confront racism in our own communities. [Advertisement] Asian Enough is presented by "Little America," now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, in the TV app, on all iOS devices, and TV App supported devices.

Jehmu Greene, Founder, Barbara’s Legacy, Co-founder, Define American & Fox News Political Analyst and Pastor and Dr. Darrell Scott, Chairman, Urban Revitalization Coalition discuss Super Tuesday, and the minority vote in America and why they are coming out for the former VP. With Mayor Pete and Amy Klobuchar now out and supporting Biden in full force is there a deliberate division of the Democratic Party? Is the party finally turning on Bernie? The Sean Hannity Show is on weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm ET on iHeartRadio and Hannity.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Rev. Ryan Eller is the Executive Director of Define American (defineamerican.com). In this opening talk, he shares a call to all of us to consider a more compassionate and educated perspective on immigration.

Jesus is a chapter leader of Define American and the Sparker who conceived this event. He shares personally why this event is so important to him through his personal testimony.

Louisville is hosting the inaugural Define American Summit this weekend, welcoming hundreds of visitors to comedy shows, work shops and discussions about race, culture and identity. It all aligns with the nonprofit Define American's mission to share stories and stir change around immigration, identity and citizenship. This week on WFPL's In Conversation, we talk with officials and guests taking part in the summit to ask how they define 'American' and how they use their stories to make change. Our guests were Comedian Nikita Hamilton, Define American Executive Director Ryan Eller, Comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh and Actor Christian Arteaga.

On this week’s edition of Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, digests his international feast at Sunday’s Big Table potluck over a chat about the organization Define American with Executive Director, Ryan Eller, and Summit Field Organizer, Holden Dillman. Define American is a nonprofit media and culture organization that uses the power of story to transcend politics and shift the conversation about immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing America. The inaugural Define American Summit will be in Louisville Thursday, October 10th through Sunday, Oct. 13th. More info and tickets are at http://defineamerican.com/summit Get more information about the organization at http://defineamerican.com As always, our interview is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com

My mom and brother tell me what they think it means to be an American

Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and a leading voice for the human rights of immigrants. He is the founder of Define American, the nation’s leading non-profit media and culture organization that fights injustice and anti-immigrant hate through the power of storytelling. His memoir, Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen, was published by HarperCollins in fall 2018.

Clip 1 (Fox News YouTube) Trump spars with CNN's Acosta: You have an agenda, you're fake news https://youtu.be/LxESGtZwUi0 THIS SHOW'S VIDEO: https://youtu.be/aOlERZtESjg President Trump declared a National Emergency over the border security & humanitarian crisis, reportedly in order to get $8B in funding for the wall (or "barrier"). The media, Democrats, and RINOs are pretending it's not an emergency. They've been lying and pretending for decades while communities have transformed from white or black American to brown, anti-white, and anti-black. It's really evil — they're gaslighting us, transforming America from mostly white, moral, and free to mostly PoC, immoral, and socialist — which is oppression. Socialism is oppression. They pretend they want "border security." They don't. They change the subject to "overstayed visas" in order to distract from the fact people are running across the border illegally every day. Yet they don't care about overstayed visas — they want 21 Savage, who was arrested by ICE, to stay here, who was previously convicted of drug crimes, etc., and still wasn't deported. It's like Rome: people forgot what it meant to be Roman — they were so overrun with “immigrants.” Now illegal alien activists like the radical Jose Antonio Vargas come up with “Define American,” promoted by the media. Clip 2A (CNN YouTube) Jim Acosta talks about “angel moms” whose sons & daughters were killed by illegals. B. Jim pretends he's not downplaying the crimes committed by illegals. C. One “angel mom” speaks and says Trump is right. D. Jim pretends facts and statistics are on his side against the wall or emergency. https://youtu.be/WicfqYo7MmE Children of the lie! For real info, go to Dr. John R. Lott - https://crimeresearch.org/tag/illegal-immigration/ It's like when someone is fat, or “alcoholic,” or having sex out-of-wedlock, and they want to downplay the problem — or they give lip service to it, but never change. Meanwhile Satan wants you dead, and in hell, and miserable — and he says it's not a big deal, or makes you feel guilty but paralyzed. Family is another emergency. Whites aren't having babies. Blacks don't have families together, nor do most Hispanics. Everybody's having sex before marriage. Morality is a national emergency, but if anything it requires the gov't defund its social programs, education system, welfare, and corrupt courts. Caller Log: Robert from Miami, FL - Believes Hispanics will be the majority demographic because of immigration. Maize from Dayton, OH - Called to tell a story about a redneck. Noah, first time caller, from Los Angeles, CA - Colin Kaepernick hired by another football team. Jeff, first time caller, from San Diego, CA - Called about an encounter with an immigrant speaking Spanish. Mark from Los Angeles, CA - Says 100% of illegals have committed a crime. Stephen from Delaware - Jussie Smollett Mark, first time caller, from Indianapolis - -- http://thehakereport.com

Today on Midday, a conversation about immigration and what it means to be an American with a journalist and filmmaker who many call the most famous undocumented immigrant in the country. Jose Antonio Vargas won a Pulitzer Prize as part of a team at the Washington Post. He has also written for the San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times Magazine and Time. He is the founder of Define American, and the author of a new book called Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen. Jose Antonio Vargas is speaking about the book at 7:00 tonight at the Church of the Redeemer in Baltimore, as part of the Enoch Pratt Library’s Writers Live series.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history was triggered by an impasse over border security. In this hour, Politics host Amy Walter asks, is comprehensive immigration reform impossible? From the summer of 2001 when a bipartisan agreement looked hopeful through today, a look at why compromise remains out of reach. Shari Robertson is a documentary filmmaker. Back in the early 2000s, she and her filmmaking partner Michael Camerini embedded themselves within this reform effort, driven by President George W. Bush. But how did we end up here, where we are now, where an immigration bill with bipartisan support seems almost unimaginable? To make sense of this Amy checked in with Chuck Hagel. He’s a former Republican senator from Nebraska and was one of the co-sponsors of the 2006 immigration bill. Cecilia Muñoz was considered President Obama’s conscience on immigration. She was deeply involved in the reform effort that took place during his administration and gives us the insider view on why that failed. In 2011, Jose Antonio Vargas officially came out of the closet as an undocumented immigrant. This was years before millions of others would join him.  And he did it in the most public way a person could - he wrote a cover story in The New York Times Magazine called, “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant.” He is now the founder of Define American, and is the author of “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen.” He joins the program to share his analysis of the current impasse over immigration. Amy's Final Take: We had an ambitious idea this week. Try to explain - in an hour - why Congress has failed in its last two attempts to pass comprehensive immigration reform. The goal was not to leave you with the answer - but for you to appreciate all the cross-currents and challenges that face policymakers. But, I was struck by two things over the course of putting this show together. First, it is actually not that hard to pass an immigration reform bill. The biggest impediment to success is the lack of political will and the lack of willingness to sacrifice and compromise. That includes lots of people - activists, organizations, people on the frontlines of the issue - not just the politicians. The second is that whenever we talk about immigration reform we hear a lot from the political figures involved, but not as much from real people. I want to leave with the voices from the people we heard at the top of the show. And a special thanks to our friends at The Marshall Project for sharing the testimonial tape in this episode. It was all collected as part of a project called We Are Witnesses, in partnership with Newsy. Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this segment. Don't have time to listen right now? Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts to take this segment with you on the go. Want to comment on this story? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page or Twitter.

Alicia Menendez, co-host of “Amanpour & Co” on PBS and host of “Latina to Latina” talks diversity, true empowerment, Latina identity and how media coverage can shape—and weaponize—the ideas of who we are as a group. She goes deep on “Define American” and Papi Wong's undocumented status, while Carmen tussles—lovingly—with Alicia's ideas of likability and being a ‘bag of apologies'.  Rate and review this podcast on iTunes! for more wit & wisdom go to thecarmenshow.net Sign up for the newsletter and follow on social media: Twitter: @carmensense Instagram: @its_the_carmen_show

On this bonus episode, the TFAL crew talks with the Emmy nominated filmmaker and Pulitzer Prize journalist winner Jose Antonio Vargas. The founder and CEO of Define American has been traveling around the country on his book tour for Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen. In this episode we go straight into a conversation...

An American by choice, Vargas came to the U.S. from the Philippines when he was twelve. He’s lived here for twenty-five years, but his status as undocumented has meant that he’s spent those years feeling unmoored and anxious. He knows no other home but this one, yet can’t feel fully at home in a place where he has to lie to get by. In this eloquent and passionate memoir, Vargas speaks out about the reality of living as an “illegal” immigrant in the U.S. today. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker, and founder and CEO of the nonprofit media advocacy organization Define American, Vargas makes the incontrovertible case that people should not be defined by their legal status, but by who they are. Vargas is in conversation with fellow Pulitzer recipient Jonathan Capehart, member of The Washington Post’s editorial board, host of the“Cape Up” podcast, and MSNBC contributor.https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780062851352Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, who has been called “the most famous undocumented immigrant in America,” tackles one of the defining issues of our time. He took Town Hall’s stage to share his explosive and deeply personal memoir Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen. Vargas was joined by Seattle-based feminist writer and activist Ijeoma Oluo. Together they discussed Vargas’ tale, focusing not on the politics of immigration but on the sense of homelessness, the unsettled and unmoored psychological state that undocumented immigrants like Vargas find themselves in. Vargas recounted his experiences passing as an American and being forced to lie about his identity and his origins. Join Vargas and Oluo for a call to action and a meditation on what it means to not have a home. Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and a leading voice for the human rights of immigrants. He is the founder and CEO of Define American, the nation’s leading non-profit media and culture organization that fights injustice and anti-immigrant hate through the power of storytelling. Ijeoma Oluo is a Seattle-based writer, speaker and activist. Her work has been published in The Guardian, The Stranger, Washington Post, ELLE Magazine, NBC News and elsewhere. She has been the Editor at Large at The Establishment since 2015. Her New York Times bestselling first book, So You Want To Talk About Race, was released January 2018 with Seal Press.   “After 25 years of living illegally in a country that does not consider me one of its own, this book is the closest thing I have to freedom.” -Jose Antonio Vargas, from Dear America   Recorded live at Seattle First Baptist Church by Town Hall Seattle on Friday, September 28, 2018. 

Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and the Nuestra Palabra Crew talk to Pulitzer-prize winning author Jose Antonio Vargas about his book: Dear America, Notes of An Undocumented Citizen. The crew discusses the NALAC Report which quantifies the inequity of Arts Funding for the Latinx community. Chilakill Entertainment joins us in the studio to talk about their upcoming play in Spanish. Click her to donate to Nuestra Palabra: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9CPLMM88TF5BS Bios: Jose Antonio Vargas, a journalist and filmmaker, is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Define American. His work has appeared internationally in TIME, as well as in the San Francisco Chronicle, the New Yorker, and the Washington Post, where he won a Pulitzer Prize as part of a reporting team. In 2014, he received the Freedom to Write Award from PEN Center USA. He directed the documentary feature Documented and MTV special White People, which was nominated for an Emmy Award. An elementary school named after him will open in his hometown of Mountain View, California in 2019. Chilakill Entertainment is formed by Xilo Martinez, Eddy Rojas, Rafael Sosa, & Chavo Mayoral. NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6pm-7pm cst 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www.KPFT.org. More podcasts at www.NuestraPalabra.org. The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the University of Houston Digital Archives. Our hard copy archives are kept at the Houston Public Library’s Special Collections Hispanic Archives. Producers: Leti Lopez & Marlen Treviño. Board operators: Alex Sorto & Joe Anthony Treviño. Tony Diaz Sundays, Mondays, & Tuesdays & The Other Side Sun 7am "What's Your Point" Fox 26 Houston Mon Noon "The Cultural Accelerator" at www.TonyDiaz.net Tues 6pm NP Lit Radio 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston www.NuestraPalabra.org 24/7 The Other Side TV www.TheOtherSideTele.com

We welcome special guest Lauren Bonner to pull extra truth or dares and play two truths and a lie! Lauren Bonner will be sending those that donate to Defineamerican.com an exclusive photo series. Please screenshot your donation and tag us @truthordareshow on IG or email us truthordarecomedyshow@gmail.com. We will collect your emails and have Lauren Bonner, @laurenbonnerofficial, send you her exclusive photos. NEXT SHOW JULY 20TH! 7:30 The Virgil 4519 Santa Monica BLVD Los Angeles, CA 90029 raising money for Define American, suggested donation $5! theme music: Eric Schackne

Sara and Laura talk with Ryan Eller, Executive Director at Define American, about the families being separated from each other at the Mexico border. Dude knows what he's talking about.

'How do you like it so far?' producer Andrea Alarcon and Annenberg Doctoral Candidate Rogelio Alejandro Lopez take over this week's episode for a trip to the Define American Film Festival in Chicago to host Defining the American of 2060. The pair talk to poet Yosimar Reyes and organizer Erika Andiola about identity, representation and political obstacles in the undocumented community.

Define American's Julian Gomez joins Henry and Colin to discuss how Black Panther and other popular stories can be used to empower fan activism. Afterward, Henry and Colin have an in-depth discussion about participatory culture and civic engagement.

Rev. Ryan Eller, master storyteller and executive director at Define American is on to talk about politics, religion, and immigration. Define American is a non-profit working for immigrant rights. They have a lot of local chapters all over the country, organize on college campuses against alt-right groups, and have a film festival that highlights how we all intersect with one another. Ryan talks about his experience as a baptist in Appalachia, how he ended up working for political campaigns, and finally ended up with Define American. He gives advice for those who want to figure out how to take action around an issue or passion, talks about the difference between letting your faith direct your political action and letting your political beliefs shape your faith, the radical Baptist heritage, the hypocrisy of conservative Christians, the fatalism of Appalachia and how growing up there has informed his faith, and why rural white poverty is not a real concern in the political landscape. Tripp and Ryan also talk about what forced migration looks like today, how it is changing and will change America, and some of the lies that are being told about immigrants in America. Plus, Tripp and Ryan throw some shade and exegete a Jerry Falwell Jr. tweet, and 3 myths the church believes that prevent action from being taken. Watch Ryan on the Tucker Carlson show here and answer three questions sent in from Homebrewed listeners here. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Ryan Eller, master storyteller and executive director at Define American is on to talk about politics, religion, and immigration. Define American is a non-profit working for immigrant rights. They have a lot of local chapters all over the country, organize on college campuses against alt-right groups, and have a film festival that highlights how we all… Read more about Define American: Immigration, Politics and Religion with Ryan Eller

Bambadjan Bamba is an actor and filmmaker who immigrated from the Ivory Coast with his family fleeing political persecution in 1992. Bambadjan made it through drama school and is now a series regular on NBC's The Good Place and will be seen in what is sure be a blockbuster, Black Panther, the next Marvel film. Bamba qualified for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) but his immigration status is now in danger due to the Trump administration's announced repeal of the program. Bambadjan refuses to stay silent about the realities faced by undocumented immigrants and is now working with the nonprofit group Define American to share his story about America's outdated and dysfunctional immigration system. This Monday we'll be joined by Bambadjan Bamba who will talk about his journey and his current fight against an unjust system and why Black Panther matters to him. Listen in Monday and show your support.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker, Jose Antonio Vargas, discusses his life and career as an undocumented immigrant. He also talks about the work of his non-profit organization Define American. Vargas was in residence as the Morse Chair at the UO's Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics in conjunction with the Center's 2017-19 them of inquiry, "Borders, Migration, and Belonging."

Rebecca Vallas, Center for American Progress & the Off Kilter Show, is in for Thom & talking about tax reform with Economist Dr. Jared Bernstein...and DACA with Kristian Ramos of Define American.

Ryan Eller of Define American joins us to bring us up to speed on immigrants in Kentucky, both documented and undocumented ... and we covered a lot of ground! We can almost guarantee that you will learn things you didn't know, including the financial impact of immigrants on our state, AND what the current deportation program means to both the families involved and to you and me. In addition, we get into DACA, and talk about promises our country made to these young people, and how those promises are being broken.

How did immigration become about national security when the facts don’t back up this connection? And how do you respond to these accusations when the conversation isn’t about what’s true? When it’s about something deeper? In this live recording of In The Thick at the Aspen Ideas Festival, hosts Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela lead a conversation with Wajahat Ali, writer, video essayist, and contributor to the New York Times, and Jose Antonio Vargas, journalist, immigrant rights activist and founder of Define American. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the Founder and CEO of Define American, addresses what it means to be an American head-on, as well as his path to citizenship in conversation with the President & CEO of New America Anne-Marie Slaughter

This year, the New York Public Library will, for the thirtieth year, dispense the Helen Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism. In the first in a series of events to celebrate the award, we welcomed Dean Baquet, Executive Editor of The New York Times; Shawna Thomas, DC Bureau Chief of VICE News; Jose Antonio Vargas, Founder of Define American; Jacob Weisberg, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Slate Group; and Bill Moyers, Managing Editor of BillMoyers.com to discuss the shifting responsibilities, obligations, purposes, and even definitions of American journalism today. For this week's episode of the New York Public Library Podcast, we're proud to present this conversation on the press during the administration of the forty-fifth president.

Our guest this week is Jose Antonio Vargas, journalist, filmmaker, immigration rights activist, and founder of the non-profit group Define American. We talked with him about how the media covers the immigration issue, the rapidly changing look of immigration in the United States, President Trump's immigration policy, and why he went public with his undocumented status in 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, activist, educator, poet and performing artist Yosimar Reyes was born in Guerrero, Mexico and was brought to the US when he was three years old. He was raised by his grandparents in East Side San Jose, a place that fuels his storytelling with unique and comical narratives that cut to the core of his immigrant and queer experience. He is currently an Arts Fellow at Define American, an organization founded by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas and is also developing a one-man show a'la Jon Leguizamo. Jesus sits down to talk to Yosimar about growing up ratchet, getting through college with a hood mentality, and finding one's place in the world as an artist but also trying to get paid - aka hustling.

Celeste and John take a look at the facts and feelings surrounding one of the thorniest issues of the 2016 campaign for the White House: Immigration reform. Journalist and activist Jose Antonio Vargas of Define American shares how his experiences as an undocumented immigrant from the Philippines have shaped his life, his work and his view of the race for president. Next, former U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service Commissioner Doris Meissner, now a senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, breaks down what is and isn't working on border security, deportation and the politics of reform. This episode was produced by Zack Mack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On episode #35 of Immigration with Tahmina which aired on 7.12.16, I have the honor of chatting with Saba Nafees is a member of the White House Initiative for on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Saba is a recipient of DACA- (deferred action for childhood arrivals- a program created by President Obama for undocumented children in the US). She is one of the first applicants of the program and a national advocate for DACA. Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University after graduating in May of 2014 with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics with Highest Honors. To graduate with this distinction, she wrote an original Honors Thesis on her research. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she had the pleasure of founding multiple student groups such as the Mathematics Ambassadors and the first ever Define American chapter inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage DACAmented youth in West Texas. She is also at the forefronts of entrepreneurship efforts at Tech and abroad, helping lead the Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship program and is currently involved in implementing a business plan for Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal. During the past school year, she served as the Student Government Vice President for Graduate Affairs at Texas Tech along with continuing to serve as a One Young World Ambassador. Saba talks about why DACA has been important in her life and why it is important to all Desi folks. This is a great interview with someone is an example of what immigrants have to offer in America!

In 2011, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas “outed” himself as an undocumented immigrant in an essay published in The New York Times Magazine. The article stunned media and political circles and attracted worldwide coverage. Vargas has since testified at a United States Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on immigration reform, and has been at the forefront of challenging the media's coverage of undocumented immigrants. His film, “Documented,” chronicles his own journey while closely exploring the plight of other undocumented immigrants in America and the politics that surround the hotly contested issue of “legal status.” CNN debuted the film in June 2014.

Karen Willemsen, education director for Define American, reflects on how educators can help undocumented high school students graduate informed, empowered, and thinking about furthering their education.

Doug Goff from Knoxville invites Iowans to a rally at Freedom Rock in Young’s Park 12-2pm to support the public display of a cross.   Then the Rev Ryan Eller from Define American talks about the theology of immigration.   Dick and Betty Odgarrd talk about being mugged by the gay lobby and losing the Gortz Haus Gallery.

Julissa is the director of development at Define American, an organizations that uses the power of story to transcend politics and shift the conversation around citizenship.  She is also the co-founder and Chairman of the Ascend Educational Fund, a college scholarship and mentorship program for New York City immigrant students regardless of their immigration status.  Julissa built a successful career on Wall Street working at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch and had seemingly achieved the American Dream of wealth and status, and yet she was not part of what defined American.  Arce asked herself, what if she defined American- a woman from Mexico who while undocumented achieved careers success.  Her powerful story has been featured in ELLE Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, Telemundo, MSNBC and others. What you'll learn Julissa's struggle and journey as an undocumented immigrant  What she learned from her parents struggle How Julissa financed her college education working on a funnel cakes stand in another city How she got a job at Goldman Sachs and thrived How she dealt with her feelings of living on borrowed time, feeling that she could be discovered at any time What she learned from the time when her heart was pulling her to go back to Mexico to be with her terminally ill father but yet couldn't leave the country as that would have meant not being able to come back How mentorship guided her helping her succeed at Goldman Sachs "The more we rise to the top, the more we make room for others" The immigrant's characteristics: Sacrifice, perseverance, resrourcefulness, hard work and the ability to conquer adversity The great work Julissa is doing at the Ascend Educational Fund to enable students of exceptional promise to reach their full potential through higher education. Links & Resources Julissa Arce website Ascend Educational Fund Thank you so much for your support and for listening in ! Join my VIP list to get a FREE copy of the Logra Tu Dream book as soon as it gets published ! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe on  iTunes  and Stitcher and leave us a rating and a review.  This helps us to reach more Latinos and Latinas.

Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, shares his story of what it means to be American.

With 100 inches of snow landing on Boston this winter, the issue of cars and parking has inspired calumny and tire-slashing in the Boston area. On The Gist, Jennifer Peter, local editor for The Boston Globe, quietly admits that she’s a parking-space saver. Plus, how can we use language to better describe undocumented immigrants with empathy and without politics? Mike searches for the right term with Define American founder Jose Antonio Vargas, a Filipino-American journalist who does not have legal residency status. For the Spiel, Bill O’Reilly might not be telling the truth. Today’s sponsor: Citrix GoToMeeting. When meetings matter, millions choose GoToMeeting. Get a free 30-day trial by visiting GoToMeeting.com and clicking the “try it free” button. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we talked to journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas about his latest film, Documented, his organization, Define American, and his experience as an undocumented person living in the United States. Vargas described how his intersecting identities have required him to come out of two closets - one of which was easier than the other: "For me, being vocal and open about being gay, knowing where I grew up in California, was much easier than outing myself as undocumented." We also explored the idea that our equality is tied to everyone else's equality - and that we have a long way to go. " This country invented white like it invented black. And now you have all these Latinos and Asian people - everybody's just confused," he explained. "I actually think that's why we're at this very seminal moment in american history. People like to think that we live in some kind of post racial colorblind Obama era thing. And you and I both know that that doesn't exist." In our Juicy Fruit segment, we talked about UMass basketball star Derrick Gordon'srelationship with CSI actor Gerald McCullouch. Gordon is 22, McCullouch is 47, and while we don't know anything about this particular relationship, Jaison points out that it's part of a larger phenomenon of middle aged white men who only date very young black or Latino men. We discussed how in some cases this attraction is based on fetishization, and can even be predatory. And we announced an event we're looking forward to: On Thursday, May 29th, we'll host a screening of The New Black, a film by Yoruba Richen that chronicles the efforts of black LGBT activists to pass marriage equality legislation in Maryland. Our own Jaison Gardner and Dr. Kaila Story will hold a discussion and Q&A after the film. Click here for details and here to reserve your free ticket.

Full event details: worldaffairs.org/wa2014Comprehensive immigration reform is at the top of the policy agenda in 2014. While the debate may be no less contentious than it has been in the past, there is growing consensus that a solution can be found, not only for those already here but for those who would like to come. Perspectives vary regarding immigrants in the United States with both positive and negative viewpoints, but many agree that workers are needed across the spectrum—high-tech, low-tech or no-tech. From the food that we eat to the high-tech start ups, large portions of the US economy are dependent upon foreign-born workers. Who are these people and how can immigration policy best be shaped to help fuel America's innovation economy? What is the status of this debate?SpeakersTara Magner, Program Officer, Policy Research, US Programs, MacArthur FoundationSimon Rosenberg, President and Founder, NDNJose Antonio Vargas, Founder, Define American

Artists and creative people have always used culture as a tool for social change. On this edition, we hear excerpts from a panel on racial justice, culture and politics featuring some of today's most insightful and outspoken artists. “Culture Trumps Politics: or Does It?” took place at the Facing Race conference in November 2012 and was moderated by Applied Research Center's Rinku Sen. On the panel are Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas, comedian Negin Farsad, recently named one of the 50 funniest women by the Huffington Post; Lolis Eric Elie, a documentary filmmaker and writer for the HBO show Treme; and Jeff Chang, award-winning author of *Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation. Special thanks to Applied Research Center, Colorlines and the Facing Race Conference 2012 Featuring: Rinku Sen, Applied Research Center executive director; Jose Antonio Vargas, Define American founder; Negin Farsad, Comedian; Jeff Chang, Writer; Lolis Eric Elie, writer and documentary filmmaker. For More Information: Applied Research Center Facing Race Conference 2012 Colorlines Jeff Chang Define American Jose Antonio Vargas Negin Farsad Lolis Eric Elie Institute for Diversity in the Arts at Stanford University Cultural Equity Dialogues   The post Making Contact – Beats, Rhymes and Laughs: Culture as a Tool for Racial Justice appeared first on KPFA.

August 26, 2012Hope Unitarian Church SermonRev Barbara Prose - Evangelical Unitarian Universalist

Sermon delivered on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at All Souls by Rev. Barbara Prose, Assistant Minister. With the recent Supreme Court ruling on Arizona’s SB1070 and President Obama’s executive action on young immigrants, the national debate is intensifying. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas’s definition of an American is, “Anyone who works hard, who’s proud of his country and wants to contribute; who’s not a burden on anyone.” Rev. Kelvin Sauls, writing for the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, states, “A human rights framework must be foundational to the development of immigration policy nationally.” Members of our congregation have formed the All Souls Alliance for Just Immigration, or ASAJI, and are committed to continue learning about global patterns of migration, emigration, and immigration. What is your definition of a real American? And why? Listen to this sermon and consider what it means to be an American citizen. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST! VIEW ON YOUTUBE: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF! LET’S CONNECT! Facebook: Twitter: All Souls Church Website:

Jose Antonio Vargas, author of the New York Times article "My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant," speaks about his own story and the broader national debate on undocumented immigration.

This week on APEX, contributor R.J. sits in on a conversation at Commonwealth Club, where Jose Antonio Vargas shares a bit more about his story, and his efforts on Define American. (Special Thanks to Matt Ledesma, Jerome Reyes, and Charlene Tan for production help, and INFORUM at the Commonwealth Club) Contributor Robynn Takayama attends the opening of Chico & Chang at the Intersection for the Arts. The show examines the impact of Asian and Latino culture on California's visual landscape. In an array of mediums, and tones, the show flips stereotypes, complicates hybridity, and cultural development. The post APEX Express – July 14, 2011 appeared first on KPFA.

Bích Ngọc Cao is a digital marketing and communications executive whose career spans media organizations, tech startups, the music industry, government, and nonprofits.She serves as senior adviser, communications, in the Superintendent's office of Los Angeles Unified. She has enjoyed an unconventional path that includes stints at organizations and companies such as Define American, (RED), the Los Angeles Times, Harvest Records, Warner Bros. Records, and MySpace. A lifelong Angeleno, she is currently president of the Board of Library Commissioners for the city of Los Angeles and also serves on the board of the investigative journalism organization Mother Jones.As a teenager, Bích Ngọc was a lead plaintiff in the education equity lawsuit Williams v California. The landmark class-action case settled for $1 billion for public schools and resulted in legislation that required the state to provide basic necessities for students such as books, safe classrooms, and qualified teachers. | madcao.com | @madcao Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy