Podcasts about immigrant affairs

NATHALIE RAYES Nathalie Rayes serves as  U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia. Ambassador Rayes has led a distinguished career in public service and served previously as the president and CEO of Latino Victory.  Prior to joining Latino Victory, Rayes was vice president of public affairs for Grupo Salinas in the United States and executive director of Fundación Azteca America.  Earlier in her career, she managed the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Intergovernmental Relations, International Trade, and Protocol, and established the city's first Office of Immigrant Affairs. She has served as a prominent member of multiple boards, to include as President Biden's appointee to the United States Institute of Peace, President Obama's appointee to the board of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and chair of the board of directors of the Hispanic Federation and the advisory group for Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) Binational Fellowship. She has been recognized for her many contributions to public service, including the AL DÍA Archetype Ambassador Manuel Torres Award.  She was named among the 25 most powerful Latinas in the United States by People en Español Magazine, and was among the Top 10 Líderes by Hispanic Executive Magazine in 2021.  Rayes was recognized in the Huffington Post's “40 Under 40 Latinos in Foreign Policy” in 2015. Ambassador Rayes has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master's in Public Policy from UCLA.  She is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Arabic. Ambassador Rayes is married to Dr. Tarek Samad, an accomplished neuroscientist, and they have two sons, Julian and Alexander. RELATED LINKS Wikipedia US Embassy in Croatia With the 173rd Airborne Brigade Q&A with Daily Bruin (UCLA) GENERAL INFO| TOP OF THE GAME: Official website: https://topofthegame-thepod.com/ RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/topofthegame-thepod/feed.xml Hosting service show website: https://topofthegame-thepod.podbean.com/ Javier's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javiersaade  SUPPORT & CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96934564 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551086203755 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOPOFGAMEpod Subscribe on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/vLKLE1SKjf6G Email us: info@topofthegame-thepod.com   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING – AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS

This panel discussion, titled "The Impact of Immigrants and Refugees in Louisville KY" took place November 18, 2024 at the Louisville League of Women Voters as part of their Democracy in Action monthly forum series. Providers in various aspects of immigrant and refugee support services (as well as a state legislator, herself an immigrant) presented candid reports on the current situation and future challenges they and their clients face. Panelists were: The Hon. Nima Kulkarni, J.D., District 40 House Representative; Vivian Marin, Program Manager for the Office for Immigrant Affairs, Louisville Metro; John Koehlinger, Executive Director, Kentucky Refugee Ministries; Liz Edghill, RN, BSN, Director of Refugee and Immigrant Health Services, Family Health Center, Americana Community Center; and Dr. Jill Handley, Assistant Superintendent of Multilingual Learners in Jefferson County Public Schools.

Five of the 11 seats on an advisory board for water and sewer services are vacant, even as residents pay rising rates. Then, immigrant advocates say San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's decision to defund the Office of Immigrant Affairs sends the wrong message to the city's immigrant community. Plus, the busy holiday travel season comes at the same time San Diego County data show an uptick in the flu virus.

A group called New Yorkers United for Child Care is advocating for free universal child care across New York State. Meanwhile, WNYC's Mike Hayes follows Nana Duncan, a young developer transforming vacant lots into housing in Irvington, New Jersey. Finally, President-elect Donald Trump is pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history. WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with Manuel Castro, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, about how this could impact New York City.

Discussion about immigration, not always based in fact, has featured in campaigning in this election year. But what is the reality of immigration in the Baltimore region? Guiliana Valencia Banks, Baltimore County Chief of Immigrant Affairs, and Catalina Rodriquez-Lima, Director of Baltimore City of Immigrant Affairs, join Midday to discuss immigration across the Baltimore region. (Kaitlin Newman, The Baltimore Banner)Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

This episode of CMSOnAir is a conversation on the role of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) in responding to the needs of and developing opportunities for migrants in New York City. Mario Russell, Executive Director of the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS), and Commissioner Manuel Castro, MOIA, sit down to address this topic. MOIA's work recognizes that immigrant New Yorkers and their children make up a significant proportion of the City's population. Their charter-mandated responsibilities include advising and assisting the mayor, council, and other agencies on programs and policies related to and designed for immigrant New Yorkers; tracking state and federal policy and law that will impact immigrant New Yorkers; increasing access to city programs, benefits, and services by conducting outreach; and helping advise on the legal service needs of immigrants. Throughout his career, Commissioner Castro has strongly advocated for immigrant New Yorkers. Prior to joining MOIA, he served as the Executive Director of New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE), a Queens-based organization working to create a world where immigrants can live and work with justice, dignity, and respect. As Commissioner for MOIA, he is responsible for running a City agency dedicated to supporting over 3.2 million immigrant New Yorkers. Learn more about the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs here: https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/index.page Learn more about the Center for Migration Studies of New York: www.cmsny.org/

NYC Emergency Management's latest episode of ¡PREPÁRATE! talks with Commissioner Manuel Castro from the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the agency's role in serving immigrant communities of new York.

Host Ruben Navarrette interviews Dr. Linda Lopez, CEO of Impact Strategies, a consulting firm providing advice to foundations, government and corporate sector on social and economic investments. She is a former Associate Dean at USC, former Chief of the Office of Immigrant Affairs for the City of Los Angeles, and former Senior Advisor to Mayor Eric Garcetti.

Last year, New York City began to see an increase in the number of migrants seeking asylum. The library is a small part of the city-wide response to help those seeking refuge. This episode, we'll talk about library and city efforts with Manuel Castro, the Commissioner at the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Affairs. Links to resources and the epiosde transcript are here: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/podcasts/place-refuge 

Aurora has a large foreign born population and some of them turn to local ethnic media outlets for news and to stay informed about their home countries. There are over three dozen ethnic media organizations that serve the city and the greater metro Denver area. They are print, digital and broadcast outlets that publish in many different languages including English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Polish.Vera Azuka Idam started Afrik Digest in 2018, a free magazine and online publication, to bring African people together.“To be their voices, to raise their voices,” she said. “We know what they want. We understand the way to put it that they would understand.”There are hundreds of ethnic media outlets across the country. They face challenges like evolving digital and social media, loss of in-community businesses, an aging audience and lack of bilingual journalists. Fake news is a big issue too. It can stem from a variety of sources like targeted campaigns in communities of color that hope to influence elections to social media platforms like WhatsApp, WeChat and Facebook Groups.One of the biggest challenges in funding.“For those of us who are doing these things alone, maybe that's because we're struggling with, you know, with support and very minimum financial support,” said KETO 93.9 FM founder Endale Getahun.KETO is a multicultural immigrant community radio station that primarily serves African immigrants and refugees. The signal originates in Aurora and has a broadcast radius of 10 miles and also streams online. There are shows and music in English, French and Ethiopian languages like Amharic, Tigrinya and Oromo.Aurora partners with KETO, Afrik Digest and other ethnic media outlets to ensure the different immigrant groups have equal access to information and resources coming from the city.“Networking with others is very helpful because you get to share experience,” said KETO-FM 93.9 founder Endale Getahun who attended the event.“I feel like for many of these communities, they really trust, you know, these ethnic media organizations,” said Ricardo Gambetta, Aurora's manager of International and Immigrant Affairs. “They know that they want the best for these communities.” Afrik Digest on Facebook Afrik Digest on Twitter Afrik Digest on Instagram Afrik Digest on YouTube Center for Community Media at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York on social media Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY on Facebook Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY on Twitter  Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY on YouTube KETO 93.9 FM on social media KETO 93.9 FM on Facebook KETO 93.9 FM on Twitter KETO 93.9 FM on YouTube City of Aurora on social media City of Aurora on Facebook City of Aurora on Twitter City of Aurora on Instagram The Colorado Dream: Newcomers Welcome is a production from KUNC. This episode was written and reported by Stephanie Daniel. Editing by Sean Corcoran. This season's theme song was composed by Jason Paton. Jennifer Coombes is the digital editor.

The Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia, which manages projects ranging from bike share to immigration relief to the Philadelphia Unity Cup, is re-inventing itself as the Philadelphia City Fund. Jody Greenblatt, Executive Director, The Philadelphia City Fund explains how the organization is both a fiscal sponsor for the City and a grant maker. I also speak to Amy Eusebio, Director, Office of Immigrant Affairs who received help setting up the Philadelphia Welcoming Fund, supporting local efforts to welcome immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers arriving to Philadelphia. https://philacityfund.org/https://philacityfund.org/programs/philadelphia-welcoming-fund/ “Thurgood” is a new one man play at People's Light about the civil rights hero and first Black Supreme Court Justice. I speak to Michael Troutman is the Director of Marketing and Communications at People's Light Theater and Penny Washington, local historian and keynote speaker a special pre-Thurgood performance talk at People's Light entitled “Right Here: Main Line Fight for School Integration” Wed. March 15. “Thurgood” is at People's Light through March 19. https://www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20222023-season/thurgood/ First, Derek Dorsey is a live music entrepreneur booking agent, manager and much more and is living with a rare disease. He has created a foundation “We Live On" with the goal of creating a space for people with rare diseases to network and provide information on available services and providers. Dorsey is producing a benefit for the Foundation” Aretha a Philadelphia Tribute to the Queen of Soul on March 19th at Ardmore Music Hall. I speak to Derek and a featured performer internationally renowned R&B, disco, soul, funk artist Wardell Piper https://ardmoremusichall.com/events/aretha-a-philadelphia-tribute-to-the-queen-of-soul/

The Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia, which manages projects ranging from bike share to immigration relief to the Philadelphia Unity Cup, is re-inventing itself as the Philadelphia City Fund. Jody Greenblatt, Executive Director, The Philadelphia City Fund explains how the organization is both a fiscal sponsor for the City and a grant maker. I also speak to Amy Eusebio, Director, Office of Immigrant Affairs who received help setting up the Philadelphia Welcoming Fund, supporting local efforts to welcome immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers arriving to Philadelphia. https://philacityfund.org/https://philacityfund.org/programs/philadelphia-welcoming-fund/ I speak to Dr. Jim Smith, President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the - National Speakers Association's Empower: NSA Philly Signature Event featuring a keynote address by TV personality Quincy Harris: “How the Value of Storytelling Changed my Life and Can Change Yours Too.” The Event is March 18th from 8:15 am to 4 pm at The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118.https://nsaphiladelphia.org/meetinginfo.php?id=35&ts=1678368547 Prominent LGBTQ+ activist and Action Wellness Executive Director Kevin Burns will be retiring later this year, and on March 25, he will receive the Fierce and Fabulous Award at AIDS Fund's Black-Tie GayBINGO. I speak to Kevin and Robb Reichard, Executive Director of AIDS Fund Philly about the event. www.aidsfundphilly.org/gaybingo https://www.actionwellness.org/ First, for more than 150 years Legacy Treatment Services has been providing Primary care, Substance abuse or Mental Health treatment. I speak to Roy Leitstein, CEO Legacy Treatment Services about the organization and the upcoming Montel Carlo Night 2023 fundraiser March 18th from 7-11 pm at The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ. https://www.legacytreatment.org/ https://www.legacytreatment.org/news/monte-carlo-night-2023/

The city landed a huge honor. We're officially “certified welcoming” — a title given by Welcoming America — a national nonprofit that promotes economic opportunities for immigrants. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Amy Eusebio, executive director of the city's Office of Immigrant Affairs, about what this certification means for Philadelphia and our immigrant communities.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this special episode of Colorado Edition, we highlight the new season of The Colorado Dream podcast called “Newcomers Welcome.” The series explores the Black immigrant experience in Colorado as told through the eyes of one African immigrant and Aurora, as the city - and its residents - strive to become an inclusive home for all.Featured Segment - Episode two of The Colorado Dream: Newcomers Welcome. Aurora is one of the most diverse cities in Colorado. In fact, about one in five residents is foreign born. Over half came from the Americas, mainly Mexico. After that the largest groups hail from Ethiopia, Vietnam, Korea, El Salvador and India. To help immigrants and refugees succeed, the city created an integration plan. It was among the first in the country to do so.“Our city leaders at the time, intentionally they (made) a very important decision,” said Ricardo Gambetta, manager of Aurora's Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. “They realize that in the last 20 years, we have a new face of the city.”To implement the integration plan, Aurora partners with dozens of organizations including Village Exchange Center. The non-profit supports immigrant and refugee communities with a range of services including the Natural Helpers Program which is staffed by volunteers who are immigrants themselves.“The natural helpers are like this bridge between their country and here,” said José Gómez , who manages the Natural Helpers Program. “ I feel that one of the biggest things that has kept our immigrant or refugee community, you can say down, is the lack of knowledge.”The Colorado Dream: Newcomers Welcome episode two examines the city's immigrant integration plan. Meanwhile, more than 15 years earlier, Salwa Mourtada Bamba gets a job and enrolls at the local community college as she settles into her new life in Aurora.CreditsColorado Edition is hosted by Yoselin Meza Miranda and produced by the KUNC newsroom, led by news director Sean Corcoran. Web was edited by digital operations manager Ashley Jefcoat. The mission of Colorado Edition is to deepen understanding of life in Northern Colorado through authentic conversation and storytelling. It's available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.Colorado Edition is made possible with support from our KUNC members. Thank you!Our theme music was composed by Colorado musicians Briana Harris and Johnny Burroughs. Other music in the show by Blue Dot Sessions.

Mayor Dickens creates Office of International and Immigrant Affairs; Georgia unemployment rate down to another all-time low in July; GOP's nominee for lieutenant governor veers from ticket on same-sex marriage; Korean battery recycler to be latest addition to Georgia EV sector

Mayor Dickens creates Office of International and Immigrant Affairs; Georgia unemployment rate down to another all-time low in July; GOP's nominee for lieutenant governor veers from ticket on same-sex marriage; Korean battery recycler to be latest addition to Georgia EV sector

Aurora is one of the most diverse cities in Colorado. In fact, about one in five residents is foriegn born. Over half came from the Americas, mainly Mexico. After that the largest groups hail from Ethiopia, Vietnam, Korea, El Salvador and India. To help immigrants and refugees succeed, the city created an integration plan. It was among the first in the country to do so.“Our city leaders at the time, intentionally they (made) a very important decision,” said Ricardo Gambetta, manager of Aurora's Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. “They realize that in the last 20 years, we have a new face of the city.”To implement the integration plan, Aurora partners with dozens of organizations including Village Exchange Center. The non-profit supports immigrant and refugee communities with a range of services including the Natural Helpers Program which is staffed by volunteers who are immigrants themselves.“The natural helpers are like this bridge between their country and here,” said José Gómez , who manages the Natural Helpers Program. “ I feel that one of the biggest things that has kept our immigrant or refugee community, you can say down, is the lack of knowledge.”The Colorado Dream: Newcomers Welcome episode two examines the city's immigrant integration plan. Meanwhile, more than 15 years earlier, Salwa Mourtada Bamba gets a job and enrolls at the local community college as she settles into her new life in Aurora.Links and creditsTo learn more about Salwa Mourtada Bamba and the city of Aurora, and to see photos of the people included in this episode and other extras, go to the Colorado Dream website.Salwa on social media: Salwa Rita Mourtada on Facebook @Aunty_Salwa on Instagram Aurora History Museum @AuroraHistoryCO on Twitter City of Aurora @AuroraGov on Twitter Village Exchange Center @VECAurora on Twitter The Colorado Dream: Newcomers Welcome is a production from KUNC. It was written and reported by me, Stephanie Daniel. Editing by Johanna Zorn. Fact-checking by Cat Jaffee with additional help from Adam Rayes. This season's theme song was composed by Jason Paton, who also sound designed and mixed the episode. Additional music was composed by Matthew Simonson. Ashley Jefcoat is the digital editor. Special thanks to Chandra Whitfield, Robert Leja, Kyle Cunningham and Kim Rais. Sean Corcoran is KUNC's news director. Tammy Terwelp is KUNC's president and CEO. 

Manuel Castro, Commissioner of the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, discusses the city's response amid the arrival of asylum seekers who have been bussed from red states like Texas.

A limited number of monkeypox vaccines will be distributed by the county starting today. Then, KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez tells us about a new program to save LGBTQ lives with lessons in harm reduction. Next, the head of San Diego's new Office of Immigrant Affairs talks about her goals for the new agency. Then, later this week, Californians who are in mental distress and thinking about suicide will be able to call or text a new three digit number to get help, but questions remain on staffing. Plus, long-time voice of the San Diego Padres Ted Leitner talks about his recent induction into the team's Hall of Fame. Finally, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with the creator of a new series about the making of the beloved film “Star Wars.”

The City of San Diego has established its first-ever Office of Immigrant Affairs. The goal of the office is to welcome immigrants to San Diego, and help them get established in their new lives.

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On the "Today in San Diego" podcast, a local family will receive more than $8 Million dollars after their son was shot and killed by a San Diego Sheriff's Deputy, the city launches an Office for Immigrant Affairs, to help migrants find economic opportunities in San Diego and TSA agents had their hands full over the holiday weekend, screening millions of travelers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Brief summary of episode:Aisha immigrated to the US from Kuwait for school when she was eighteen, and came to Baltimore by way of Milwaukee and Portland, Oregon. Since moving, she has engaged with Baltimore's refugee community as a mentor and interpreter. She often finds herself invited into the lives, homes - and stories - of individuals, and feels fortunate to see glimpses of their journeys to America and views on their current situations. For Aisha, stories are powerful in understanding the past and changing future narratives around refugees and immigrants. She believes that food is a collection of stories that are triggered and shaped through memories of feelings and current interactions of  one's environment. Aisha is a cultural broker, bridging and bringing together different cultural backgrounds, and helping to amplify self-narratives. Aisha provides the vital link to refugee and immigrant community, ensuring that at every step of the way, Mera's decisions reflect the actual needs of the community it serves. In addition to her roles with Mera, Aisha serves on the Baltimore's Community Advisory Board for the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.Aisha's favorite food is Iranian bread made in a dive-in oven — but when she can't find that, she loves to eat Chef Iman's za'atar bread, because it reminds her of her grandma's. About Mera Kitchen CollectiveFood brings people together, no matter where you are from. It's a ritual, we gather with our friends and family around the table, not only feeding our bodies but feeding our souls, connecting with people we care about.  Mera Kitchen Collective is a community-driven, food business and we're building a worker cooperative. We focus on the empowerment of chefs from around the world by celebrating our skills and talents in the kitchen, highlighting the value newcomers bring to the fabric of our society. We love Baltimore. We also recognize that policies and systems can create structural barriers that make it harder for some individuals to gain access to resources and opportunities -- and easier for others. Our goal as a collective is to amplify our chefs skills and talents.Why 'Mera Kitchen'? We chose the name Mera Kitchen because it contains the Greek word meraki, which has no direct English translation. Both a verb and an adverb, it connotes that when someone is doing an activity — like cooking — with so much care, devotion, and attention to the task at hand, that they leave a piece of themselves in it. In a world where our attention is often divided, we believe that there is immeasurable beauty and  power in the collective act of creating and sharing food made with love.What we do: Mera Kitchen Collective hosts pop-up events, and we offer catering services and cooking classes throughout Baltimore City. Mera's chefs come from all over the world; many are here seeking refuge, eager to put skills back to use to re-establish an independent, sustainable livelihood. We hope to connect you with our chefs and our chefs with their local community. And now we're opening our first restaurant! In October 2021, we moved to our first space! We're currently open for lunch and expanding hours weekly! We envision our new home as place that represents our diverse cultures as a team at Mera, and the community that we integrated into Baltimore. It is a vehicle to share our cultures; the aroma of cardamom in a rice dish, the tangy spices of salsa verde, fruity, tropical baked goods, and the refreshing gingery mint juices of Burkina Faso. This space is an opportunity for our cooks and chefs to fully express themselves, re-invent their food, collaborate with one another, and most importantly take the Baltimore community on a culinary adventure around the world. We believe in the power of communing over food, on long tables, with shared plates, in conversation, and in pausing to connect with new and old friends.Mera Kitchen Collective is a building a worker cooperative - we participate democratically as we build our business together. This allows for each of us to only strengthen culinary expertise and have a voice in the operations. We hope to use the cooperative model as a successful tool for wealth generation and fostering empowerment.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episode:Mera Kitchen CollectivePhoto CreditTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

On today's show, you'll hear from Liz Cedillo-Pereira, who is the Chief of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Dallas. She met with us as part of our TREC Talks event series to discuss her work in overseeing the city's Office of Ethics and Compliance, Office of Equity, Office of Fair Housing and Human Rights, and the Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs. We're grateful to Liz for her time, and we'd also like to thank Bell Nunnally Attorneys & Counselors for its support of TREC Talks. Check out our ongoing Legends of CRE series: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas/sets/legends-of-cre-ssn-2 Subscribe to TRECcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treccast/id1438048995 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7df4hgNUizIRV35pzXltno SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/treccast Have an idea for an episode topic or guest? Email bsanantonio@recouncil.com. Follow TREC on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatecouncil Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRECDallas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdallas/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council

Welcome to our third episode “Let's celebrate immigrant businesses” We are always looking to support our immigrant community, this time, we thought to support the immigrants' businesses we love in Philadelphia. Hand in hand with the @WelcomingCenter, we want to promote, recognize and most importantly say thank you to Philadelphia's immigrant businesses that have remained open despite this difficult time. Did you Know? The Welcoming Center has a program calls The Business Technical Assistance: They are supporting 25 businesses. All businesses are family-owned and operated with additional staff from the community. 19 immigrant business owners applied to 47 grant opportunities 19 accounts were opened to apply or renew permits and licenses 11 temporary out-door sitting permits were requested and 4 more are in progress) We invite you to listen to us...❤️ _____ In this episode they participated: María Eugenia (Maru) Gonzalez (Venezuela) Waleska López (Puerto Rico) Monica Molina (Colombia) Silvia Roldán (Ecuador) Ben Goebel (France) Cristina Zanoni (Brazil) Leidy Ochoa (Colombia) Interviewees: Nicole Marcote - Program Manager in The Welcoming Center and Eva Hernandez, the owner of Chocolate @chocoarteofficial More information: www.ibelongphilly.org Instagram: instagram.com/ibelongphilly Facebook: www.facebook.com/IBelongphilly/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/i-belong-philly Here are some organizations and places what did you hear on the podcast: Welcoming Center - welcomingcenter.org Chocolate - Instagram: @chocoarteofficial Bamba Soap Co - Instagram: @bambasoapco Marina Montano Designs - Instagram: @MarinaMontanoDesigns Alma del Mar - Instagram: @almadelmar.philly HIAS - hiaspa.org Office of Immigrant Affairs - phila.gov/departments/office-of-immigrant-affairs/ Immigrant-Owned Business Map - welcomingcenter.org/entrepreneurship/map/ If you want to participate, write to us at ibelong.philly@gmail.com and we are thrilled to include you as part of this amazing experience.

Maribel Hernández Rivera MPA '10 came to the United States, undocumented from Mexico, when she was 13 years old. Since then, she's dedicated her life to immigration law and policy. Today, she is district director for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). She previously served as executive director of legal initiatives for the New York City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and as a supervising attorney at Immigrant Justice Corps.She received her J.D. from New York University School of Law, her Master in Public Affairs from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA, which was then the Woodrow Wilson School), and her A.B. from Harvard University. Upon law school graduation, she served as law clerk to the Hon. Mary M. Schroeder in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.#Changemakers is a podcast series featuring the many Princeton SPIA alumni who built up their policy toolkits at Princeton and went on to change their communities. The show is produced, hosted, and edited by B. Rose Huber, communications manager, and senior writer at SPIA.

Did you Know? Philadelphia has 54 free libraries and six free-standing public computer labs. Three much larger regional libraries—in West, Northwest, and Northeast Philadelphia—have additional reference materials, computers, and meeting space. That's amazing! In this episode, you will learn about some of the important resources available for immigrants in Philadelphia, such as where to learn English for free or where to get an organization to help you create your resume? or understand the workforce in Philly? or you just want to know or learn about the organizations that embrace and show the folklore or art of other countries. ❤️ We invite you to listen to us... _____ In this episode they participated: Cristina Zanoni (Brazil) María Eugenia (Maru) Gonzalez (Venezuela) Silvia Roldán (Ecuador) Georgia Consenca (Brazil) Monica Molina (Colombia) Ben Goebel (France) Waleska López (Puerto Rico) Interviewee: Lindsay Southworth - Senior Program Manager, Adult Education and Language Learning at Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation More information: www.ibelongphilly.org Instagram: instagram.com/ibelongphilly Facebook: www.facebook.com/IBelongphilly/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/i-belong-philly Here are some organizations and places what did you hear on the podcast: Free Library - www.freelibrary.org Beyond Literacy - beyondliteracy.org Welcoming Center - welcomingcenter.org HIAS - hiaspa.org Seamaac's - seamaac.org Office of Immigrant Affairs - phila.gov/departments/office-of-immigrant-affairs/ New Sanctuary Movement - sanctuaryphiladelphia.org Charlie's Produce - charliesmarketproduce.com If you want to participate, write us at ibelong.philly@gmail.com and we are thrilled to include you as part of this amazing experience.

This week, we're sharing stories from Brooklyn's newest audio-makers. • Brooklyn, USA is produced by Khyriel Palmer, Emily Boghossian, Shirin Barghi, Charlie Hoxie, and Mayumi Sato. If you have something to say and want us to share it on the show, here's how you can send us a message: https://bit.ly/2Z3pfaW• Thank you to Sriyanka Ray, Karim Douaidy, and Jude Chehab.• “Your Coffee is on Me / قهوتك على حسابي” was produced by Amal Al Khateeb, Wael Ali, Osama Al Mathil, and Waleed Hassan. • “The Bodega Strike” was produced by Abeer Al Harazi, Sam El Seidi, and Lamia Hauter.• “Yemeni-Americans and the pursuit of Education” was produced by Takhia Hussein, Yehya Elfgeeh, and Sara Said. • “Bullying Arab Woman / التنمر ضد المرأة العربية” was produced by Ghada Amin, Amira Talbah, Fatima Mokhtar, and Gamila AlShamiri, with help from Anwar Bazar and Amel Haridy.• “Be Yourself (Social Media) / كن كما أنت” was produced by Hanane Elkahal, Nadia Boukhriss, Lalla Abdel Wahab, and Kawtar Kamal. •  “Homeland / الوطن” was produced by Ahlam Ali and Andalib Bakr, with help from Mona Gad and Fathia Ibrahim.• LINKS:Brooklyn, USA - bricartsmedia.org/Brooklyn-USARadio Free Bay Ridge - https://www.radiofreebayridge.org/Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/index.pageYemeni American Merchants Association (YAMA)- https://www.yamausa.org/Arab American Association of New York- https://www.arabamericanny.org/• TRANSCRIPT: ~coming soon~• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BRICTV

President Biden's challenge at the border is to craft a policy that's humane without encouraging unauthorized entries. So where do unaccompanied minors fit into the policy? On Today's Show:Bitta Mostofi, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Maria Odom, vice president for Legal Programs at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), talk about the situation at the southern border and the implications of Pres. Biden's immigration policies for children who cross the border alone.

Bitta Mostofi, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Maria Odom, vice president for Legal Programs at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), talk about the situation at the southern border and the local implications for NYC of Pres. Biden's immigration policies.

Bitta Mostofi, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, talks about the call from a coalition of municipal leaders for a new approach toward America's immigrants, including a path to citizenship and more attention to immigrants in addressing the pandemic.

Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss immigration policy -- now and ahead -- with Bitta Mostofi, Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project. Original air date: December 31, 2020.

On December 31, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces hosts Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discussed what a new presidential administration will mean for immigrant rights in the country. The episode featured conversations with and Bitta Mostofi, Commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Lee Gelernt, Dep. Dir. of the ACLU's Immigrants’ Rights Project.

Today I am chatting with Sayu Bhojwani. Sayu is a political scientist, author and outspoken advocate for shaking up the status quo in our democracy. In 2019, CQ Roll Call named her one of three people outside of the Beltway to watch. Since 2010, she has served as the founder and president of New American Leaders. In that capacity, she has recruited, coached and supported over 50 first and second generation Americans who now serve in local, state or federal office. A proven expert on diversity and democracy, she gave a widely viewed TED talk on immigrants’ critical role in our democracy. In 2018, her first book, People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door, was published by The New Press. A proud immigrant New Yorker, she also served as New York City’s first Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs from 2002 to 2004.   Key points addressed were   Sayu’s ambitious professional story beginning with analysis and implementation of immigration issues following 9/11  We also unpacked the goal of New American Leaders .or g and its effort to shine transparency and applicability on the process of running for public office for 1st & 2nd generation immigrants and individuals that identify with these communities We also briefly explored her book titled People Like Us: The new Wave of Candidates Knocking At Democracy’s Door

Rita Fernandez is a Chula Vista native who comes from a long line of Spanish, French, Chinese and Mexican immigrants. In her role as immigrant affairs manager, she welcomes new arrivals to the city.

Dr. Linda Lopez, former Chief of the Office of Immigrant Affairs in Los Angeles under Mayor Eric Garcetti. She talks about her experience in cultivating a more welcoming community through creation of services which extended economic and social opportunities to new Americans, and how those concepts could translate to cities across America.

On June 13, 2020, Dixon Place & National Queer Theater presented, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and NYC Pride: Creative Conversations: The Syrian Civil War and LGBTQ Communities The panel featured Omer Abbas Salem, Bitta Mostofi, Danny Ramadan, and Noor Hamdi. This panel, moderated by Festival Dramaturg Adam Ashraf Elsayigh, explored the experiences of LGBTQ people and trends in LGBTQ rights in Syria, before and during the country's unrest. Featuring playwright Omar Abbas Salem and actor Noor Hamdi, as well as activists from Syria and the MENA region, some of the themes discussed included queer and…

Sayu Bhojwani is the founder and president of the New American Leaders Project, a national, nonpartisan organization focused on bringing New Americans into the political process. From 2002 to 2004, she served as New York City's first-ever Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs under Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. In 1996, Sayu started South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!), to develop the leadership potential of immigrant youth in Queens. The first and only organization of its kind, SAYA! currently works with over 500 kids each year. In this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI, Sayu discusses the effect new Trump administration policies enacted since the start of the pandemic will have on immigrants in America.

Amy Eusebio, Director of the Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs, discussed the newly chartered office, which protects the economic and legal rights of immigrant residents, promotes cultural diversity, and highlights the important role they have played in shaping the city, in residential growth and the economy.  The Office recommends programming and policies that can impact the quality of life for our immigrant residents, including the Municipal ID, a PHL City ID provides an inexpensive photo ID that can allow the most vulnerable residents, including the elderly, the undocumented, the homeless, the recently incarcerated and foster youth to access city services and facilities.  It can also be used as a library card and it offers access to area museums and cultural venues.  The Office promotes English lessons and offers Immigrant Worker Academies, an outreach program that works local communities to train - and explain - American worker rights, workplace culture and labor law to prevent exploitation of a class that often has limited English language skills.  We talked about the cultural programs, highlighting the different communities. Finally, a discussion on our often misunderstood 'Sanctuary City' status, with an explanation that the city does not use that term, it considers itself a "Welcoming City.'  Noting that crime is at a 40 year low, she explained that trust between police and citizen comes first, for all of us, and so does not allow anyone - including law enforcement - to ask about documentation out of respect for confidentiality.  The city does respect actual judicial orders.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2020, the United States will conduct its 24th census. Will LGBTQI+ people be counted? Will they even bother to fill out the census forms? The results of the country's every-10-years census are used in everything from apportioning representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives to the provision of social services. Join us for a timely discussion about why the census is important to LGBTQI+ people and how it impacts resources for members of our community. El Censo del 2020 y la Comunidad LGBTQ+ En el 2020, los Estados Unidos llevará a cabo el censo por vigésimocuarta vez. ¿Se contará a las personas LGBTQI+? ¿Se molestarán siquiera en rellenar los formularios del censo? El censo ocurre cada 10 años y los resultados se usan para tomar decisiones importantes, desde cuántos representantes del Congreso recibe cada estado hasta la provisión de servicios sociales. Únete a una conversación oportuna sobre por qué el censo es importante para las personas LGBTQI+ y cómo afecta los recursos disponibles para miembros de nuestra comunidad. Notes In association with the the Office of Transgender Initiatives, the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, and the SF LGBT Center; Este evento esta copatrocinado por la Oficina de Iniciativas Transgénero, la Oficina de Participación Cívica y Asuntos de Inmigrantes, y el Centro LGBT de SF como parte de una serie de eventos para la campaña SF Counts. This program is part of a series of events for the SF Counts campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SVCF recently provided a grant to support the Silicon Valley Pro Bono Immigration Network (SVPBIN), a project housed within the Tahirih Justice Center that aims to increase access to no cost, culturally competent, and linguistically appropriate immigration legal services in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Anne Im, SVCF's Immigration Program Officer, Zulma Maciel, Director of the City of San Jose’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Chriselle Raguro, Coordinating Attorney for the Silicon Valley Pro Bono Immigration Network, discuss how the network will support local immigrant needs. In our Philanthropy Now podcast series, we explore trends in the world of philanthropy, social impact initiatives in Silicon Valley and beyond, and we look at how SVCF promotes innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems. Access the full show notes at siliconvalleycf.org 

Sayu Bhojwani, founder & president of New American Leaders, an organization leading a movement for inclusive democracy by preparing first and second generation Americans to use their power and potential in elected office. Bhojwani is an activist, an advocate, speaker and writer, and in our conversation, she discusses her journey to American citizenship, her role as New York s first Commission of Immigrant Affairs, her organization mission, and her book, "People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door. FOLLOW SAYU BHOJWANI: Sayu Bhojwani on Twitter New American Leaders Sayu Bhojwani People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door https://amzn.to/30AuOem 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

Host Danielle Holly is joined by May Malik, Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), to talk about how the city, local nonprofits and dedicated volunteers are working to promote the wellbeing of immigrant New Yorkers. May details how MOIA addresses its three priority areas – enhancing economic, civic and social integration, facilitating access to justice and advocating for inclusive immigration reform – through a series of programs including IDNYC, We Speak NYC, ActionNYC and the Know Your Rights forums. She also addresses immigration policy, including a rule change proposed by the Department of Homeland Security, which, if finalized, would expand public charge inadmissibility and result in some immigrants being denied visas, green cards and changes in legal status for using public benefits they are eligible for. May and her colleagues warn of a potential “chilling effect” whereby immigrants withdraw from or forego critical safety net programs for fear of the effect they could have on their immigration status. To learn more about the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/index.page.

In our season one finale, we question and explore the ways in which artists wield their work as an activist tool by revisiting Ai Weiwei’s 2017 citywide blockbuster exhibition, “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors”. Weiwei joins Public Art Fund Director & Chief Curator Nicholas Baume for a conversation about the project and his own history here in New York City. We’ll also hear from Bitta Mostofi, the Commissioner for the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs about the intersections between art and activism she’s observed over the years and the ways in which spectacle can spark dialogue and serve a cause.Ai Weiwei’s documentary, Human Flow, is currently streaming on Amazon. For more information on Bitta and her work with MOIA, please visit nyc.gov/immigrants. Support the show (https://www.publicartfund.org/support)

Join us as we talk with Roberto Torres, Director of Immigrant Affairs & Economic Inclusion Housing & Revitalization in Detroit

@KGNUClaudia, Claudia Cragg, speaks here with  She is author of ''. Sayu Bhojwani served as New York City's first Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, for then Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and is also the founder of South Asian Youth Action, a community-based organization in Queens. Since 2010, she has served as Founder and President of . Bhojwani's work to build a more inclusive democracy has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and in the New York Times. She has shared her personal journey in The National and contributes frequently to the The Huffington Post and Medium. focuses on the importance of immigrants to American democracy. Application for the Ready to Lead candidate training - .    People can also find out more about the RTL program on the website - . 

Appointed Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives in February 2018, Deputy Mayor Thompson is responsible for spearheading a diverse collection of priority initiatives. He oversees New York City's signature Pre-K for All program, which provides free, high-quality pre-kindergarten to 70,000 four-year olds each year, and the continued expansion of the nation's first-ever 3-K for All. He will also ensure the continued success of the Community Schools, Young Men's Initiatives and ThriveNYC, the nation's most comprehensive approach to mental health. Additionally, the Deputy Mayor has been charged with expanding the city's investment in minority and women-owned businesses, leading the Mayor's comprehensive strategy to encourage greater voter participation and improve the way the city carries out elections, DemocracyNYC. Deputy Mayor Thompson's agency portfolio includes the Department of Youth and Community Development; the Department of Small Business Services; the Commission on Human Rights; the Department of Veterans' Services; the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs; the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities; the NYC Public Engagement Unit; and the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development. Deputy Mayor Thompson has an extensive background in New York City Government. In 2003 and 2010 he served as an expert on the NYC Charter Revision Commission, and before that served in the Dinkins Administration as the Deputy General Manager for Operations and Development, where his portfolio included the New York City Housing Authority. Before that he had roles as the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing Coordination as well as the Mayor's Liaison to the NYC Districting Commission. He also served previously an advisor and assistant to the chief of staff in the Manhattan Borough President's Office. Deputy Mayor Thompson received a B.A. in Sociology from Harvard University in 1977, a Masters in Urban Planning from Hunter College in 1986, and a PhD from the City University of New York Graduate Center in 1990.

Dealing with changing Federal policy in immigration affairs departments in major US cities… Dr. Linda Lopez, Chief of Immigrant Affairs to LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, joins the pod to discuss how Cities can still connect immigrants to the promise of the American dream at the local level, even while the Administration attempts to water that dream down at the national level. Recorded on location at the 2018 Concordia Summit in New York. Linda currently serves in a senior leadership role with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti focused on policy guidance impacting underserved communities in Los Angeles in areas of immigration, public safety, and community building. Previous leadership roles include University of Southern California, American Political Science Association and National Science Foundation. Established track record in developing innovative projects and successful implementation with diverse set of stakeholders. She regularly consults with non-profits, and other municipalities on policy design and implementation. She has also worked with the UN, UNICEF, and Red Cross on humanitarian relief at the local level. Media: Linda has extensive experience speaking at international and domestic conferences on topics focused on education and access, technology and services, migration and security, and innovative public private partnerships with the philanthropic and private sector. Sampling of speaking engagements and panels include: Smart Cities New York (2018), Concordia (2017),Rockefeller Foundation 100 Resiliency Athens Network on Refugee Populations (2016), German Marshall Fund Strategic Planning Conference(2017),Truman Security Project (2018) Pacific Council on International Policy (2018), Open Society Foundation (2018) panel on how global cities are integrating immigrants and refugees, Atlantic Live Dialogues (May 2018)

America’s political leadership remains overwhelmingly white, male, moneyed, and Christian; even at the local and state levels, elected office is inaccessible to the people it aims to represent. But this trend is changing, says political scientist Sayu Bhojwani. She made her way to Town Hall’s stage to share accounts of the diverse and persevering range of new politicians from across the country who are challenging the status quo, winning against all odds, and leaving a path for others to follow in their wake. She introduced us to these political newcomers with stories from her book People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door. Bhojwani met with Sophia Jordán Wallace, professor of Political Science at the University of Washington. Together they shined a light on the political, systemic, and cultural roadblocks that have prevented government from effectively representing a rapidly changing America—and offered forward-thinking solutions on how to get rid of them. Join Bhojwani and Wallace for an inspiring story of the foreign-born, lower-income, and of-color Americans who are successfully taking on leadership roles to embody an inclusive and multiracial democracy that has been a long time in the making. Sayu Bhojwani is an advocate, speaker, writer, and former Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs in New York City. She is the founder of South Asian Youth Action, and the founder and president of New American Leaders, the only national organization focused on preparing immigrant leaders to run for public office at the local and state levels. Sophia Jordán Wallace is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington. She specializes in Latino Politics, representation, social movements, and immigration politics and policy. Her work has been published in theAmerican Journal of Political Science, Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, Political Research Quarterly, and many others. Recorded live at Rainier Arts Center by Town Hall Seattle on Monday, October 29, 2018.

Whether at the border or in the interior, the government is taking a hardline stance: separating arriving migrant families in a bid to deter future flows from Central America; stepping up pressure on “sanctuary” jurisdictions; increasing focus on denaturalization; and releasing a public-charge ruling that could deter vast numbers of legal immigrants and their U.S.-citizen dependents from accessing public benefits. What legal and political issues do these policies raise? What is their impact likely to be? And how are immigrant communities and their representatives reacting? Muzaffar Chishti, Director of MPI's office at NYU School of Law, moderated a discussion on these issues between "The New Yorker"'s Staff Writer Jonathan Blitzer; Ur Jaddou, Former Chief Counsel at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; James F. Peterson, Judicial Watch Attorney; and Bitta Mostofi, Commissioner of the New York City's Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. The panel was opened by remarks from Georgetown Law Center Dean William Treanor.

While the congressional midterm elections and some statewide races dominate mainstream media coverage, there's a lot of action at the local, grassroots level. As minority communities grow and the dominance of the white majority wanes, immigrants and first generation Americans are running for office — and winning. Sayu Bhojwani served as Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs in New York City, and eight years ago she founded the nonprofit New American Leaders. Her new book is People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking on Democracy's Door. She profiles a new generation of candidates of color across the country, and their paths to election. Bhojwani explains that the ACLU has sued local governments to enforce a portion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to establish district elections. Compared to running “at large” in an entire jurisdiction, district elections lower the barrier to entry for new candidates, allowing community-based campaigns with smaller budgets and more personal contact with voters. Bhojwani also notes that, in states like Arizona, public campaign financing has empowered people with limited resources to challenge powerful incumbents, and win. We also touch on Michigan's ballot initiative 18-2, which would establish a citizens' redistricting commission to draw the district lines following the 2020 Census. And Bhojwani closes with some advice for listeners who are considering running for local office.

Sayu Bhojwani, an advocate, speaker and writer, discusses her journey to American citizenship, her role as New York City's first Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, her organization New American Leaders, and her forthcoming book, "People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door." https://www.NewAmericanLeaders.org/ http://www.SayuBhojwani.com/ https://amzn.to/2MpSFe3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fayrouz Saad, who served as the first Director of Detroit's Office of Immigrant Affairs as well as under President Obama in the Department of Homeland Security, joined us on the podcast to discuss her candidacy for Congress in MI-11.

On the ImmigrationMIC, welcome Miriam Enriquez - Director Of City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs - and she’s so awesome! She takes me through her career - from her time in law school, to starting out as a prosecutor, to the DA’s Office - and how immigration always came up as a topic, fueling her passion. Her parents were from Nicaragua, and Miriam was born in the US during a visit, describing how she is considered to be an ‘anchor baby’ by some - and how she detests the talking point about coming to the US the “right way” as her birth was by a combination of luck and resources - and she believes everyone deserves a shot at the American dream. She also tells an anecdote about being in 4th grade and misspelling a word sounding it out in Spanish - a reminder she kept with her that her journey was “different” than others’. We delve into the topic of “Notario Fraud” - she describes it as the perfect crime, because it is a way for people to make easy money by preying on their own communities (of all backgrounds), and tells me about how “Edwin’s” - an undocumented Guatemalan’s life was ripped apart - he went to do his taxes, was told he could apply for citizenship: instead he was left $15,000 short and was deported to Guatemala where he could no longer work because of a disability. We also go into “Sanctuary Cities” - their purpose and their limitations - and how confusing the information is, and the various factors that people need to learn about. Miriam knows the power of storytelling and humanizing - after all, she herself was inspired by seeing a Latina homicide DA - and how her confidence was inspired because of such moments. She sends an important message to all those that need immigration reform - there are a LOT of people fighting with them, and on their behalf - something she was reassured by the airport protests a couple of months ago.

On the show today we're hearing from our VP of Government Relations Gina Dalma and Zulma Maciel from the City of San Jose's Office of Immigrant Affairs. Gina and Zulma have a conversation about the current fears in the Silicon Valley immigrant community, for undocumented and visa-holding immigrant families alike.  They wrap up by covering SB6, the critical bill that would implement true due process for all people in California courts and would go a long way to fund and provide legal services for immigrant families dealing with legal and immigration issues.  Access the full show notes at siliconvalleycf.org   

Maeve whisks us around the city and checks in with immigrants from all over the world to see how everybody is preparing for the holidays. We meet a group of Trinidadians having a Kwanzaa feast, we crash a Mexican Posada and hear from Silicon Valley’s Kumail Nanjiani, who shares his memories of Eid celebrations in Pakistan and his love of dessert days here in the U.S. - that’s a tradition he invented where you have dessert for every meal. We glimpse some Diwali lights still glittering across Queens as an Israeli couple delight in the freedom of Hanukkah away from home. And Kavita Pawria Sanchez, the assistant Commissioner at the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, plays Two Truths and a Lie with us.

L.A. Times columnist Patt Morrison sits down with Linda Lopez, Head of L.A.'s Office of Immigrant Affairs, about what the new Trump presidency might mean for undocumented L.A. residents and their families.

Comm. Nisha Agarwal of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs is enthusiastic about the organization's efforts on behalf of more than 2 million people-60% of NYC's population- who are foreign born. Comm. Agarwal outlined current and future initiatives.

"Baruch College's School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220. [Part I -- 58 min.] David Birdsell Dean of the School of Public Affairs Mitchel B. Wallerstein President, Baruch College Carol Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor, City of New York Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11 Mickey Blum Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [Part II -- 59 min.] ""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel Jay Hershenson Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY Ken Guest Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College Ke Liang Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College Laura Rodriguez Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE Melanie Reyes Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition Robert Courtney Smith Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College Edwin Melendez Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Vilna Bashi Treitler Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College [Part III -- 59 min.] ""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel: David Birdsell Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College Sandra Dunn Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation The Honorable Carlos Sada Consul General, Mexican Consulate John Mollenkopf Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center Fatima Shama Commissioner, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement"" Monica Varsanyi Professor of Political Science, John Jay College Els de Graauw Professor of Political Science, Baruch College Sgt. Rafet Awad NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

"Baruch College's School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220. [Part I -- 58 min.] David Birdsell Dean of the School of Public Affairs Mitchel B. Wallerstein President, Baruch College Carol Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor, City of New York Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11 Mickey Blum Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [Part II -- 59 min.] ""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel Jay Hershenson Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY Ken Guest Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College Ke Liang Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College Laura Rodriguez Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE Melanie Reyes Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition Robert Courtney Smith Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College Edwin Melendez Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Vilna Bashi Treitler Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College [Part III -- 59 min.] ""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel: David Birdsell Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College Sandra Dunn Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation The Honorable Carlos Sada Consul General, Mexican Consulate John Mollenkopf Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center Fatima Shama Commissioner, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement"" Monica Varsanyi Professor of Political Science, John Jay College Els de Graauw Professor of Political Science, Baruch College Sgt. Rafet Awad NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

"Baruch College's School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220. [Part I -- 58 min.] David Birdsell Dean of the School of Public Affairs Mitchel B. Wallerstein President, Baruch College Carol Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor, City of New York Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11 Mickey Blum Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [Part II -- 59 min.] ""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel Jay Hershenson Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY Ken Guest Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College Ke Liang Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College Laura Rodriguez Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE Melanie Reyes Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition Robert Courtney Smith Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College Edwin Melendez Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Vilna Bashi Treitler Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College [Part III -- 59 min.] ""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel: David Birdsell Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College Sandra Dunn Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation The Honorable Carlos Sada Consul General, Mexican Consulate John Mollenkopf Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center Fatima Shama Commissioner, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement"" Monica Varsanyi Professor of Political Science, John Jay College Els de Graauw Professor of Political Science, Baruch College Sgt. Rafet Awad NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

"Baruch College's School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220. [Part I -- 58 min.] David Birdsell Dean of the School of Public Affairs Mitchel B. Wallerstein President, Baruch College Carol Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor, City of New York Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11 Mickey Blum Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [Part II -- 59 min.] ""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel Jay Hershenson Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY Ken Guest Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College Ke Liang Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College Laura Rodriguez Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE Melanie Reyes Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition Robert Courtney Smith Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College Edwin Melendez Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Vilna Bashi Treitler Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College [Part III -- 59 min.] ""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel: David Birdsell Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College Sandra Dunn Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation The Honorable Carlos Sada Consul General, Mexican Consulate John Mollenkopf Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center Fatima Shama Commissioner, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement"" Monica Varsanyi Professor of Political Science, John Jay College Els de Graauw Professor of Political Science, Baruch College Sgt. Rafet Awad NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

"Baruch College's School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220. [Part I -- 58 min.] David Birdsell Dean of the School of Public Affairs Mitchel B. Wallerstein President, Baruch College Carol Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor, City of New York Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11 Mickey Blum Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [Part II -- 59 min.] ""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel Jay Hershenson Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY Ken Guest Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College Ke Liang Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College Laura Rodriguez Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE Melanie Reyes Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition Robert Courtney Smith Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College Edwin Melendez Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Vilna Bashi Treitler Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College [Part III -- 59 min.] ""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel: David Birdsell Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College Sandra Dunn Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation The Honorable Carlos Sada Consul General, Mexican Consulate John Mollenkopf Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center Fatima Shama Commissioner, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement"" Monica Varsanyi Professor of Political Science, John Jay College Els de Graauw Professor of Political Science, Baruch College Sgt. Rafet Awad NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

"Baruch College's School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220. [Part I -- 58 min.] David Birdsell Dean of the School of Public Affairs Mitchel B. Wallerstein President, Baruch College Carol Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor, City of New York Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11 Mickey Blum Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [Part II -- 59 min.] ""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel Jay Hershenson Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY Ken Guest Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College Ke Liang Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College Laura Rodriguez Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE Melanie Reyes Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition Robert Courtney Smith Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College Edwin Melendez Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Vilna Bashi Treitler Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College [Part III -- 59 min.] ""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel: David Birdsell Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College Sandra Dunn Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation The Honorable Carlos Sada Consul General, Mexican Consulate John Mollenkopf Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center Fatima Shama Commissioner, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement"" Monica Varsanyi Professor of Political Science, John Jay College Els de Graauw Professor of Political Science, Baruch College Sgt. Rafet Awad NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

"Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220. [Part I -- 58 min.] David Birdsell Dean of the School of Public Affairs Mitchel B. Wallerstein President, Baruch College Carol Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor, City of New York Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11 Mickey Blum Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [Part II -- 59 min.] ""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel Jay Hershenson Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY Ken Guest Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College Ke Liang Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College Laura Rodriguez Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE Melanie Reyes Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition Robert Courtney Smith Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College Edwin Melendez Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Vilna Bashi Treitler Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College [Part III -- 59 min.] ""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel: David Birdsell Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College Sandra Dunn Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation The Honorable Carlos Sada Consul General, Mexican Consulate John Mollenkopf Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center Fatima Shama Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement"" Monica Varsanyi Professor of Political Science, John Jay College Els de Graauw Professor of Political Science, Baruch College Sgt. Rafet Awad NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

"Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220. [Part I -- 58 min.] David Birdsell Dean of the School of Public Affairs Mitchel B. Wallerstein President, Baruch College Carol Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor, City of New York Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11 Mickey Blum Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [Part II -- 59 min.] ""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel Jay Hershenson Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY Ken Guest Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College Ke Liang Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College Laura Rodriguez Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE Melanie Reyes Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition Robert Courtney Smith Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College Edwin Melendez Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Vilna Bashi Treitler Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College [Part III -- 59 min.] ""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel: David Birdsell Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College Sandra Dunn Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation The Honorable Carlos Sada Consul General, Mexican Consulate John Mollenkopf Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center Fatima Shama Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement"" Monica Varsanyi Professor of Political Science, John Jay College Els de Graauw Professor of Political Science, Baruch College Sgt. Rafet Awad NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

"Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs hosts a daylong conference to discuss New York immigration services and policies. The conference is co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the City University of New York. Throughout the day, speakers take a look at local immigration policies and services in the context of a burgeoning national debate on immigration and immigrants. The event takes place on May 25, 2011, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-220. [Part I -- 58 min.] David Birdsell Dean of the School of Public Affairs Mitchel B. Wallerstein President, Baruch College Carol Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor, City of New York Survey Results: New Yorkers' Attitudes toward Immigrants 5/11 Mickey Blum Professor of Public Affairs & Director, Baruch Survey Research Douglas Muzzio, Professor, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College A keynote Presentation by Alan Aviles, President & CEO, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., introduced by James McCarthy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [Part II -- 59 min.] ""Immigrants and Educational Opportunity"" Panel Jay Hershenson Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations, CUNY Ken Guest Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College Ke Liang Assistant Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, Baruch College Laura Rodriguez Deputy Chancellor for Disabilities & ELL, NYCDOE Melanie Reyes Education Advocate, New York Immigration Coalition Robert Courtney Smith Professor of Public Affairs, Baruch College Edwin Melendez Professor of Urban Affairs & Planning, Hunter College, Director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Vilna Bashi Treitler Professor of Black & Hispanic Studies, Baruch College [Part III -- 59 min.] ""Civic & Political Engagement in Immigrant Communities"" Panel: David Birdsell Dean, School of Public Affairs at Baruch College Sandra Dunn Director of Immigration Programming at the Hagedorn Foundation The Honorable Carlos Sada Consul General, Mexican Consulate John Mollenkopf Director of the Center for Urban Affairs at the CUNY Graduate Center Fatima Shama Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. Presentation ""Immigration and Law Enforcement"" Monica Varsanyi Professor of Political Science, John Jay College Els de Graauw Professor of Political Science, Baruch College Sgt. Rafet Awad NYPD New Immigrant Outreach Unit"

Joining Doug to talk about immigration and immigrants, their needs, hopes and the New York City government's role, is Fatima Shama, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Doug is joined by Fatima Shama, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. They discuss how immigration affects New York City differently than the rest of the country.

Ronnie welcomes Hon. Guillermo Linares, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. The two discuss New York City's vast immigrant population and the problems they face on a daily basis.

Part 1 of the Immigration Special deals with Citizenship. Guests include Commissioner Guillermo Linares from the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs; Chief of Citizenship, Alfonso Aguilar of the USCIS and Yolanda Ospina, a recently naturalized citizen.