Podcasts about welcoming america

Rachel Perić is Executive Director of Welcoming America.  Inspired by her family's refugee story,  she has worked for more than a decade to grow the worldwide movement of welcomers and advocate for the power of everyday people to build welcoming communities for all.   Rachel has worked throughout her career with local leaders whose innovative solutions to community building in an era of migration are the inspiration for her work and advocacy,  and the subject of her published writing in USA Today, CNN, and numerous media outlets.  She serves on the boards of RCUSA, the American Visionary Art Museum,  and Art and Remembrance. In this episode, you'll hear about: Rachel Perić's journey inspired by her family's refugee story and vision for inclusive communities. Overview of Welcoming America: connecting 300 members across 40 states, aiming for 50 certified welcoming cities and counties by 2026. Importance of creating neighborly connections and policies to dismantle participation barriers. Insights into the transformative certified welcoming program, promoting local ownership and engagement. The role of diverse stakeholders: social services, government, business community, and grassroots efforts. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/rachel-perić-0a548b6 Website - https://welcomingamerica.org/  Certified Welcoming: https://certifiedwelcoming.org/ Take action: https://refugeerights.quorum.us/campaign/105477/ https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/population-estimates-international-migration.html Alcorn Immigration Law: Subscribe to the monthly Alcorn newsletter Sophie Alcorn Podcast: Episode 16: E-2 Visa for Founders and Employees Episode 19: Australian Visas Including E-3 Episode 20: TN Visas and Status for Canadian and Mexican Citizens Immigration Options for Talent, Investors, and Founders Immigration Law for Tech Startups eBook

In this week's episode, we're re-releasing a conversation from November 2021. Every year millions of families across the country gather to celebrate that quintessential American holiday: Thanksgiving. It is a story of immigration. But how do the millions of recently-arrived immigrants to this country view this holiday? Theresa Cardinal Brown and Sadikshya Nepal are joined by Rachel Peric, Executive Director of Welcoming America, and several BPC staff members to discuss how families combine traditions to make this holiday their own.

The first 2:10 is a long panel discussion of crypto currency and related issues. Then it's Tore for the last 20 minutes. The Barron Trump appearance didn't happen. Misinformation makes people important. How to lose key players. When did the Haitians start coming in? Why not look at how they got here? Examining the origins of the ORR policy. Ohio voted in DeWine, and his son. It was their choice. They knew he had a school in Haiti. Don't blame others. Did you contest it? The right is trying to distract from the real problem by directing frustrations. Welcoming America is big in Dayton. Xenophobic bullshit is the call. Their just share memes and talking in circles. The live cat woman was crazy. The debate is on about eating dogs and cats. People aren't using their common sense. Kammy is in NC to distract from the latest shooter. They steal good work and then still get it wrong. Cover is being thrown from all the usual sources. Extortion is off the books of course. Never forget to balance your perceptions and ask if things make sense. We naturally flock to the truth, but always take everything with a big grain of salt.

When it's the same operation over and over again, people catch on. Trying to make narrative building look fresh and new is hard. The agency is no longer writing scripts. Yes, it was even commercials too. The media are weapons of war. There's a division devoted to meme warfare. Harris has a VP list. Paraphrasing so as not to burn sources. It was a strategic Vance appointment. Focusing on Kamm's negative impact. Welcoming America brings in illegal migrants. City budges gravely corrupted. J6 was a media operation using familiar right and left assets. J13 was similar. We The People are now the news. Protecting the crypt of the old guard. Delegates are secured and Act Blue is making moves. It all started in 2004 with Karl Rove. No Kamala, no money. Don't get on her plane. FBI militia setups. When courts are used as weapons against citizens. Who controls the jury wheel selection software? Attorney's must abide by the bar rules. When states and feds team up to entrap citizens. Falsely accused and forced to face both Nessel and Whitmer. An interview with Eric J. Molitor. It's all about faith. We must wear it like armor.

In a nation increasingly riven by polarization and mistrust, the spirit of "civitas"—the collective body coming together for good—can feel like a distant dream. But amidst this bleak landscape, rays of hope shine through in the form of organizations like Welcoming America.This week, Carrie Fox sits down with Rachel Perić, Executive Director of Welcoming America, to discuss their new report, "The State of Welcoming." Perić shares her powerful personal story and sheds light on how creating a culture of belonging for immigrants and refugees can strengthen the social fabric of entire communities.From the economic benefits to the democratic necessity, Perić outlines the "five whys" that underscore the vital importance of the welcoming movement. She cites success stories like Dayton, Ohio, a Rust Belt city that reversed a 50-year population decline by becoming a leader in immigrant inclusion.This work is not without its challenges. Perić candidly discusses the dehumanizing narratives that scapegoat newcomers and the global forces displacing people at an unprecedented scale. Yet through it all, her message is one of determined hope: with intention and infrastructure, we can build welcoming communities equipped to meet the defining challenges of our time.Anyone yearning to rekindle the spirit of civitas in an age of division, this is your episode. It will leave you inspired by the power of human connection and moved to join the growing chorus of upstanders working to ensure that everyone—no matter their origins—can belong and thrive in the place they call home.Our great thanks to Rachel Perić for joining us for Mission Forward this week.Links & NotesStateOfWelcoming.orgWelcomingAmerica.org (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (03:14) - Introducing Rachel Perić (04:08) - Rachel's Story (07:20) - The State of Welcoming in 2024 (09:36) - Do I live in a welcoming community? (14:05) - Dayton, Ohio, 2011 (16:15) - The Five Whys (18:52) - What's in the way of welcoming work? (21:26) - Onramps to Welcoming Work

In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with the folks from "Welcoming America" - an organization started to help communities create welcoming policies and share new approaches to inclusion to create and environment where everyone can truly thrive.  Hear Rachel Peric and Lola Pak discuss what it means to be a welcoming community and the long term impact it can have on an area.  Whether it be human, social or purely economic impact - being more inclusive and welcoming can be empowering component to the overall quality of life in a community.  Take a listen to hear how about one week a year when being a welcoming is highlighted and celebrated throughout the world (not just in Appalachia).  You might even hear Neil talk about his new resume booster and what you might find mixed in with your fried chicken when you visit his neck of the woods.  Also, don't forget about the #AppBiz of the week: The World Chicken Festival! Welcoming America - www.welcomingamerica.org  Welcoming Week - www.welcomingweek.org  Welcoming Standard - https://welcomingamerica.org/the-welcoming-standard/  AppNews: Appalachian Community Capital Green Bank - https://appalachiancommunitycapitalcdfi.org/oa-program/green-bank-for-appalachia-energy-communities-and-underserved-rural-america/  Appalachian Funders Network Report - www.appalachiafunders.org/news-resources/appalachia-funders-network-issues-siren-call-to-philanthropy-with-release-of-new-report-your-investments-in-appalachia-can-go-further  ARC Appalachian Roadshow Stop #5 - www.arc.gov/event/stop-5-building-community-leaders-and-capacity/  #AppBiz: The World Chicken Festival - www.chickenfestival.com       

If you are working in city or county government or trying to find a way to engage your broader community in resilience, immigration, or equity work, this episode is for you. If you're trying to understand how work at the intersection of resilience and equity can come together, this episode is also for you. Join me as we talk with Krystal Reyes to learn more about Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the hard work and progress taking place in her city.Full Transcript HERE.Learn more about the Mayor's Office on Resilience and Equity.Explore Tulsa's 2018 Resilience Strategy, follow their progress in the latest progress update, and check out their Equality Indicators.Krystal mentioned a key fact about life expectancy differences within Tulsa. If you want to learn more about life expectancy gaps across the country and in your community, here are additional sources of information for you to explore.The National Center for Health Statistics - Interactive MapNational Equity Atlas Life Expectancy by Race/Ethnicity.Explore Blue Zones Data and Analysis of Zip Code Effect HERE.Learn more about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.Learn more about the Resilient Cities Network.Learn more about the Government Alliance on Race and Equity.Learn more about the Welcoming America Network.Learn more about Bloomberg Philanthropies' initiative to establish Financial Empowerment Centers.Check out our interview, Moving from Talk to Action, with fellow Tulsan, Representative Monroe Nichols.If this episode really interested you, you might want to check out our City Collection. A collection of our interviews that focuses on change at the city or county level.To get the best of our learning delivered straight to your inbox, signup for our newsletter, The Inclusive Community.  Krystal Reyes' Bio:Krystal currently serves as Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Tulsa. In this role, she leads the Mayor's Office of Resilience Equity, which is charged with implementing city-wide strategies to advance resilience, equity and inclusion, community partnerships, human rights, and financial empowerment efforts. Previously, Krystal held various leadership positions in local government and non-profit sectors in New York City, coordinating multi-disciplinary, community-led, and city-wide efforts to address disparities in health and well-being. Throughout her career, Krystal has focused on improving the quality and quantity of early education opportunities for children, improving supports for families and immigrant communities, and developing meaningful community partnerships.  Krystal has a Bachelor of Arts in politics and Spanish literature, as well as a master's degree in public administration from New York University.Krystal was born and raised in Moline, IL, and lived in New York City for 19 years before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2019. Her parents, both immigrants from Mexico instilled in her a strong work ethic and the belief in the value of education. As a high school student Krystal participated in Upward Bound, a federal TRIO program for first generation college-bound low-income students. She credits that program and the supportive staff with giving her the head start she needed to apply to college, enroll, and succeed in higher education and her career. In her free time, Krystal enjoys listening to Bob Dylan, astronomy, and constantly walking her blue heeler dog, Venetia.Contact: kreyes@cityoftulsa.org

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

What does it mean to be a truly welcoming organization and how can arts leaders be more inclusive hosts who foster belonging? Dig into a discussion with two artists who regularly tackle these questions, Ananya Chatterjea and Marcus Young. After the episode, go deeper and explore tangible tools to apply in your own spaces in this article by Welcoming America.

In this session moderated by MPI's International Program Director of Research Meghan Benton, panelists Anila Noor, Member, European Commission's Expert Group on the Views of Migrants, and Founder, New Women Connectors, the Netherlands; Scarlet Cronin, Acting Executive Director, The Tent Partnership for Refugees; Katharina Bamberg, Policy Advisor on Migration and Integration, Eurocities; and Christina Pope, Senior Director of Welcoming International, Welcoming America discussed the following questions: Over the past year-and-a-half, we have heard a lot of conversations about (and calls for) "inclusive recovery". If we were to make this more concrete: what does inclusive recovery look like for you? How can government, the private sector, and social-sector organizations partner design and promote strategies for post-COVID-19 recovery that reflect the needs and resources of diverse communities? Where can we identify examples of these strategies? How can "social innovation for inclusion" evolve into "inclusive social innovation"—expanding opportunities for diverse groups to participate in social entrepreneurship, community engagement, and policymaking?

Every year millions of families across the country gather to celebrate that quintessential American holiday: Thanksgiving. It is a story of immigration. But how do the millions of recently-arrived immigrants to this country view this holiday? For this week's episode, Theresa Cardinal Brown and Sadikshya Nepal are joined by Rachel Peric, Executive Director of Welcoming America, and several BPC staff members to discuss how families combine traditions to make this holiday their own.   

Welcoming Week is an annual event put on by the organization Welcoming America to support communities seeking to increase belonging among all members of their communities, including immigrants.The theme for 2021event is “Belonging Begins With Us” - reminding all of us that we can do our part to help others feel welcomed.My guests are:Jordyne Krumroy, Senior Regional Manager for Welcoming America-AND-Anthony Salas, Senior Manager of Events & Membership for Welcoming AmericaWelcoming Week 2021 takes place fromSeptember 10-19. Find out more at https://welcomingamerica.org/WelcomingAmerica.org or BelongingBeginsWithUs.org

When you think of sex education (particularly at the K12 level), how often do you think of the policies and practices that inform how that education gets doled out? For this particular episode, Dr. G interviews Jennifer Driver, an award-winning advocacy expert and the founder of Take Root Strategies, a consulting firm that assists communities in accessing strategic guidance on reproductive health care policy. In this conversation Jennifer helps us understand why policy matters in sex ed, and explains how and why Black people must take active steps to become more involved in enacting sexuality-related policy. (Click to download the episode transcript.) Episode Question to Ponder: What kind of sex ed should be standard in the U.S.? Homework: Research Activity Guest Bio:  Jennifer Driver is an award-winning reproductive health, rights, and justice policy and advocacy leader with nearly 15 years in the field. Her work centers on addressing systems that add burdens or barriers to accessing full reproductive health information and services— paying particular attention to communities of color, immigrants, system involved youth, and LGBTQ communities. Jennifer currently serves as the Senior Director of Reproductive Rights with the State Innovation Exchange (SiX). Prior to joining SiX, Jennifer served as the Vice President of Policy and Strategic Partnerships with SIECUS (the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States), where she provided leadership to drive the organization's federal and state policy and advocacy efforts. Prior to joining the team at SIECUS, Jennifer worked for Welcoming America where her work focused on the intersection of immigration, racism, education, health, and policy. Her previous experience also includes working for Power to Decide and the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential. She is the Founder of Take Root Strategies LLC, a consulting firm providing strategic guidance on reproductive health care policy. Jennifer serves on the board of the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy Leadership Council. A dynamic trainer, presenter, and spokesperson on reproductive health, rights, and justice, Jennifer has been featured and quoted in national media, including The Washington Post, Vogue, The New York Times, Rewire, The Hill, CNN, The Harvard Political Review, MSNBC, and Politico. She was also recognized in 2019 as one of 50 impactful creators, artists, and activists by B*TCH Media. Learn more about Jennifer Driver at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-driver-ba44a170/. References (Content) Wilkerson, I. (2011). The warmth of other suns : The epic story of America's great migration. New York: Vintage Books. References (People) Bass, T. The Southern Sexologist. https://www.tanyambass.com/

On this episode of Sex on Shuffle, Cindy Lee politicks with Jennifer Driver, of Take Root Strategies, about sex ed policy in the US and Reproductive Justice. Jennifer Driver is an award-winning reproductive health, rights, and justice policy and advocacy leader. She is the Founder of Take Root Strategies LLC, a consulting firm providing strategic guidance on reproductive health care policy. Prior to this, Jennifer served as the Vice President of Policy and Strategic Partnerships with SIECUS (the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States), where she provided leadership to drive the organization’s federal and state policy and advocacy efforts and to build cross-movement and intersectional strategic partnerships and collaborations that advance sexual and reproductive freedom for all at the intersection of queer liberation, racial justice, and reproductive justice.Prior to joining the team at SIECUS, Jennifer served as the Manager of Training & Education for Welcoming America where her work focused on the intersection of immigration, racism, education, health, and policy.Her previous experience also includes working for Power to Decide (Formerly the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy) and the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential.Utilizing public health and intersectional frameworks, Jennifer focuses much of her work on advocating for the health and well-being of young people — paying particular attention to youth of color, immigrants, youth in care, and LGBTQ communities— as she shapes and advances public policy efforts at SIECUS.A dynamic trainer, presenter, and spokesperson on reproductive health, rights, and justice, Jennifer has been featured and quoted in national media, including The Washington Post, Vogue, The New York Times, Rewire, The Zig Zag Podcast, The Harvard Political Review, B*TCH Media, and Politico. You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @_jdriver Have a question? Email sexonshuffle at gmail dot com Thank you for listening, subscribing (podcast platforms and YouTube), and reviewing!*shimmies* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcoming Cleveland | GigRoots Podcast Welcoming America Series, pt. 4Are Immigrants the Secret Weapon to Advancing Black Achievement in America?And Cleveland, OH Enters the Race to Become the New Wakanda. About the episode:In this final episode of the Welcoming America series, we're in Cleveland, Ohio. It's a swing-state, and a place where the stakes are higher than ever. Does it hold the secret to bringing about both economic and social transformation as a country? In Cleveland, there’s a cultural rift between blacks in America and African immigrants that dates back decades. Of course, the primary distinction boils down to volition—one group has come voluntarily while another are the descendants of those brought here against their will. That context makes all the difference for embracing America as a land of opportunity. However, the connective tissue is the idea of overcoming adversity, of demonstrating resilience even in the face of overwhelming odds. Will this rift be repaired through solidarity, or will the chasm become greater? Perhaps the very social fabric of the nation hinges upon the election and what shapes the next four years of leadership for the country. Key Topics:What's the backstory behind the divide between Africans and native-born black Americans? How do we overcome the trauma of slavery alongside the horrific experiences of many refugees?Will immigrants help shape the country's economic future or is that merely a pipe dream?How do we come together across cultural backgrounds to change the social fabric of a nation? Guests:Joe Cimperman, President of Global ClevelandEsther Ngemba, Owner of Furahi Taste of HomeHelpful Links:https://globalcleveland.org/https://furahiatasteofhome.com/About the series:During our third season, we’ve partnered with Welcoming America to help share the stories of foreign-born peoples who have come to call America home. Welcoming America is leading a national movement of cultivating inclusive communities. They work with non-profits and local governments, providing tools and resources to help make cities places where everyone can belong. Through their network, we’ve spoken with local leaders and business owners actively contributing to strengthening their communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcoming Sioux City | GigRoots Podcast Welcoming America Series pt. 3Protests Made Their Way to Many Quiet, Midwestern Towns. But There's A Continued Disconnect Between Immigrants And People Of Color. About the episode:As we know, change happens slowly. The nation’s growing impatience in dealing with the pandemic exacerbates the issue. Minorities and immigrants, wearied from the generations-long battle for racial justice, were pushed to the brink upon seeing the news of George Floyd. Waves of protests and rioting cascaded from one major city to the next. Meanwhile, in small Midwest towns, much of life continued as on it always had. Only now—after many years of keep the status quo—there were enough people of a different skin tone to stand up and take notice. Erica DeLeon is the Director for OneSiouxLand, where she works to help everyone manage the changes, one day at a time.Key Topics:How many immigrants believe race is not an issue in the US?What are ways to achieve overall ethnic solidarity? What are the practical means to addressing economic disparities?How are political paradigms shifting alongside changing demographics?Should lack of minority and ethnic representation in government be the primary focus? Guests:Erica DeLeon, Director of OneSiouxLandJose Gonzalez, Owner of Mi Familia RestaurantHelpful Links:http://onesiouxland.org/https://nebraskademocrats.org/About the series:During our third season, we’ve partnered with Welcoming America to help share the stories of foreign-born peoples who have come to call America home. Welcoming America is leading a national movement of cultivating inclusive communities. They work with non-profits and local governments, providing tools and resources to help make cities places where everyone can belong. Through their network, we’ve spoken with local leaders and business owners actively contributing to strengthening their communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcoming Twin Falls | GigRoots Podcast Welcoming America Series, pt. 2Twins Falls, Idaho Is Growing Thanks to Latinx Surge. But It's Hard Work Getting Ahead.About the Episode:Twin Falls, Idaho is home to the kind of companies associated with the health-conscious, outdoorsy crowd. After a day of skiing in the Sun Valley, one might hang up their Columbia brand sport coat and settle in with a Clif Bar and a cup of Chobani yogurt. Columbia sportswear, Clif Bar and Chobani are some of the major job providers in the region. As towns go, Twin Falls is relatively small, with a population just over fifty thousand. But it’s responsible for much of the economic output within southern Idaho’s increasingly popular Magic Valley. There’s also been a huge surge amidst Hispanics, which now comprise roughly thirteen percent of the population. Immigrant women struggle to get ahead, especially without the aid of other women who know how to navigate community life.Key Topics:Why is having a mentor so important for immigrants?What does it take to integrate into a new community?How does fear destroy racial progress?How do immigrants take on more leadership roles?When will Clif Bar come out with a less sugary snack? :)Guests:Susie Rios | Statewide Outreach Director, Idaho Women's Business CenterAlejandra Hernandez | Executive Director, Unity Alliance of Southern IdahoHelpful Links:https://idahowomen.org/https://www.idhispanicchamber.org/about-usAbout the series:During our third season, we’ve partnered with Welcoming America to help share the stories of foreign-born peoples who have come to call America home. Welcoming America is leading a national movement of cultivating inclusive communities. They work with non-profits and local governments, providing tools and resources to help make cities places where everyone can belong. Through their network, we’ve spoken with local leaders and business owners actively contributing to strengthening their communities.#welcoming week, #creatinghometogether See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcoming St. Louis | GigRoots Podcast Welcoming America Series, pt. 1The St. Louis Mosaic Project Wants to Draw More Immigrants To Help The City Bounce Back.About the Episode:St. Louis is fervently seeking in order to draw in new residents. At one time, the city boasted a population of nearly one million people. Today, the population is only around three-hundred thousand. Many blacks have left the city, while ethnic immigration has recently slowed due to current federal policy. The city needs to find ways to support entrepreneurship among the foreign-born while also investing in people of color. Suzanne Sierra from the St. Louis Mosaic Project talks about grassroots efforts to spur business growth. Local entrepreneur and Peruvian immigrant Julio Zegarra-Ballon recalls the past thirty years of ups and downs in American politics and immigrant opportunities.Key Topics:How do we look at fair trade as promoting equity?What does it take to break into local networks as a foreign newcomer?How have attitudes towards immigrants shifted over the last thirty years?How do you spread welcome to others as a foreigner?What sort of reinvestment does it take to bring people back?Guests:Julio Zegarra-Ballon, owner of ZeeBee MarketSuzanne Sierra, Senior Program Manager, The St. Louis Mosaic ProjectHelpful links:https://zeebeemarket.com/https://www.stlmosaicproject.org/About the series:During our third season, we’ve partnered with Welcoming America to help share the stories of foreign-born peoples who have come to call America home. Welcoming America is leading a national movement of cultivating inclusive communities. They work with non-profits and local governments, providing tools and resources to help make cities places where everyone can belong. Through their network, we’ve spoken with local leaders and business owners actively contributing to strengthening their communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Season 3!Immigrants Mean Business. But What Happens If New Americans Are No Longer Welcome?Immigrants make up roughly 1-in-4 of the business owners in America. They are shop owners, freelancers, side-hustlers, and more. Together they contribute millions of jobs to the economy each year. Many local leaders are working to ensure that their cities and communities are welcoming to immigrants. But there are a variety of challenges immigrants and people of color face, particularly when it comes to starting a business that provides steady income for their families. Changes to immigrant policy and the spread of the coronavirus had made these issues far worse. Immigrant entrepreneurship is the key to revitalizing our economy as well as truly making America great.As T'Challa from Black Panther reminds us, "more connects us than separates us." When Chadwick Boseman's character T'Challa speaks these words to the UN Assembly, he casts a vision for a new Wakanda that welcomes all people. What would a New America look like under this same vision?"In times of crisis, the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers."-- King T'ChallaThis season, we'll discuss:How racism and ethnocentrism threaten jobs and economic growth.Places where populations are shrinking and the plans to bounce back.Cities where immigrants are helping to revitalize local economies.Organizations supporting more welcoming cities and communities.How newer Americans are shaping the future.About Welcoming America:During our third season, we’ve partnered with Welcoming America to help share the stories of foreign-born peoples who have come to call America home. Welcoming America is leading a national movement of cultivating inclusive communities. They work with non-profits and local governments, providing tools and resources to help make cities places where everyone can build a stronger nation together.Helpful links:https://www.welcomingamerica.org/https://research.newamericaneconomy.org/https://certifiedwelcoming.org/Key Questions:How welcoming is your city? Check out the NAE's cities index to see how it measures up. [see the Chicago example]What makes for a welcoming city? Learn what it takes for cities to become certified as welcoming places.How have immigrants contributed to the local economy? Explore the map to find out.How do we create home together? Discover Welcoming Week this September.Stay tuned! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"We tend to denigrate older people in our society, especially older women, and we act as if they’re these silly bitties who are cute, we can pat them on the head and chuckle with them. For me it’s the opposite. Older women are these mountains of strength, they’re who I look up to." - Marjan Kamali Marjan Kamali is the author of the novels The Stationery Shop and Together Tea. Born in Turkey to Iranian parents, she has lived in seven countries across five continents. Her first novel was a Massachusetts Book Award finalist, translated into several languages, and adapted for the stage. It follows a mother and daughter as they embark on a return journey to Iran. Her second novel, The Stationery Shop, hailed by The Wall Street Journal as a moving tale of lost love, was one of Newsweek’s Best Summer Reads and one of NPR’s best books of 2019.    Connect with Marjan on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and on her website.   Marjan's book recommendation: The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames   Also mentioned in this episode: I'm Writing You From Tehran by Delphine Minoui   -- We donate 5% of all our sales to a different feminist organization each month. Our January charity is Welcoming America. Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop. -- JOIN US IN MINNEAPOLIS! Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 2:00pm CST at The Irreverent Bookworm We'll be discussing The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya RSVP on Facebook -- This episode is brought to you in collaboration with A Shop of Things, a curated collection of trendy goodies with a feminist bent. Learn more at ashopofthings.com     --   Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Goodreads: Renee // Feminist Book Club Box and Podcast Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dINNkn   -- This podcast is produced on the native land of the Dakota, Sioux, and Anishinabewaki peoples.   Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Editing support from Phalin Oliver Original music by @iam.onyxrose Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript58  

"I couldn’t imagine how pressing charges would make me feel any better. In some ways, writing the book was my way of holding him accountable." - Jeannie Vanasco Jeannie Vanasco is the author of the memoirs Things We Didn't Talk About When I Was a Girl and The Glass Eye. Her writing has appeared in The Believer, the New York Times Modern Love section, NewYorker.com, the Times Literary Supplement, and elsewhere. Born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio, she now lives in Baltimore and is an assistant professor of English at Towson University.   Connect with Jeannie on her website.   Jeannie's book recommendation: Mother Winter by Sophia Shalmiyev Listen to our episode with Sophia here!   We donate 5% of all our sales to a different feminist organization each month. Our January charity is Welcoming America. Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop. -- Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Goodreads: Renee // Feminist Book Club Box and Podcast Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dINNkn   -- Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Editing support from Phalin Oliver Original music by @iam.onyxrose Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript57   Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop.  

Renee's top books of 2019 KNOW MY NAME by Chanel Miller I AM YOURS: A SHARED MEMOIR by Reema Zaman (interview) THE STATIONERY SHOP by Marjan Kamali THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO by Christy Lefteri THINGS WE DIDN'T TALK ABOUT WHEN I WAS A GIRL by Jeannie Vanasco A WOMAN IS KNOW MAN by Etaf Rum (interview) DISAPPEARING EARTH by Julia Phillips (interview) SABRINA & CORINA by Kali Fajado-Anstine (interview) GOOD TALK by Mira Jacob (interview) THE AFFAIRS OF THE FALCÓNS by Melissa Rivero (interview) ORDINARY GIRLS by Jaquira Díaz (interview)   Honorable mentions THE STARLESS SEA by Erin Morgenstern A TALE FOR THE TIME BEING by Ruth Ozeki PACHINKO by Min Jin Lee BECOMING by Michelle Obama HOMEGOING by Yaa Gyasi SALVAGE THE BONES by Jesmyn Ward FOLLOWERS by Megan Angelo THE BEAUTY OF YOUR FACE by Sahar Mustafah     This episode is brought to you in collaboration with the Pay Gap Comedy Tour on December 27 in Saint Paul. Get your tickets here.     We donate 5% of all our sales to a different feminist organization each month. Our January charity is Welcoming America. Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop. -- Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Goodreads: Renee // Feminist Book Club Box and Podcast Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dINNkn   -- Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Editing support from Phalin Oliver Original music by @iam.onyxrose Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript56     Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop.  

"This is why it’s so important for immigrants and feminists to tell our own stories. If we don’t, someone will tell a story about us for their own purposes." - Grace Talusan Grace Talusan was born in the Philippines and raised in New England. A graduate of Tufts University and the MFA Program in Writing at UC Irvine, she is the recipient of a U.S. Fulbright Fellowship to the Philippines and an Artist Fellowship Award from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. She is the Fannie Hurst Writer-in-Residence at Brandeis University for 2019–2021. The Body Papers, winner of the Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing, is her first book.   Connect with Grace on Instagram, Twitter, and her website.   Grace's book recommendation: Burn It Down: Women Writing About Anger, edited by Lilly Dancyger   This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Leonetti Confetti. We donate 5% of all our sales to a different feminist organization each month. Our January charity is Welcoming America. Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop. -- Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Goodreads: Renee // Feminist Book Club Box and Podcast Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dINNkn   -- Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Editing support from Phalin Oliver Original music by @iam.onyxrose Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript55   Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop.  

Rachel Peric, executive director of Welcoming America, visits the This Is Civity Podcast to discuss the importance of inclusion in communities, and how government and business leaders can lead the way in taking specific actions to make immigrants feel more welcome. Photo credit to Welcoming America

Meet two individuals who are creative placemaking welcoming environments in the American South and beyond. We interviewed Jordyne Krumroy and Janeen Bryant at the 2019 Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit | South + Appalachia in Columbia, SC in April of 2019. Krumroy works for Welcoming America, a non-profit that offers toolkits to communities in the new South, across the country, and internationally that want to become hospitable to immigrants. Bryant owns Facilitate Movement, LLC, and operates out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The two talk about their work and what it feels like to be engaged in a larger movement at this moment in history. CreativePlace is produced by The National Consortium for Creative Placemaking. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.    Like our podcasts? You'll love our webinars. Register now!

LORI HOPKINS-CAVANAGH, POLITICAL COMMENTATOR RADIO TALK SHOW HOST ON 94.9: How organizations like ‘Welcoming America’ and the Connecticut Department of Education are working to destroy National identity and push globalism? She talked to Brad and Paul about it

Tune in for the podcast version of FYI Salem! Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll interviews city officials, community leaders, notable residents, and more, and provides a brief update on the latest news and information from the City of Salem, from inside City Hall and across the community. On this episode, Mayor Driscoll talks with Elsabel Rincon, the founder and Director of the Welcome Immigrant Network (WIN) and also the Manager of Settlement Programs for the House of the Seven Gables. They talk about the Gables legacy of supporting immigrants in Salem, WIN, and Welcoming Week and the City's pursuit of the Welcoming City certification. Salem's Welcoming Week Proclamation: https://www.salem.com/mayors-office/news/salem-issues-welcoming-city-proclamation Welcome Immigrant Network: https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeImmigrantNetwork/ The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Programming: https://7gables.org/learn/settlementprogramming/ Welcoming America: https://www.welcomingamerica.org/ Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center grand opening celebrations: https://www.salem.com/home/news/city-salem-announces-community-life-center-opening-celebration-programs Household Hazardous Waste Day: https://www.salem.com/health/pages/household-hazardous-waste Yard Waste Disposal: https://www.salem.com/recycling-and-trash/pages/transfer-station-yard-waste-only Bike Master Plan and open house: https://www.salem.com/home/news/bike-master-plan-unveiling-open-house

How can we foster support for refugee inclusion and create welcoming environments in which refugees - and whole communities - can thrive? David Lubell is leading a movement of inclusive communities across America, through his groundbreaking work at the award winning NGO, Welcoming America. In a presentation at the Kaldor Centre on the 14 March 2016, David shared his in-depth experience and expertise in immigrant and refugee integration, and discussed ways to increase local support for immigrants and refugees. His experience shows how inclusive communities can become more prosperous through making people feel like they belong. David also discussed a new initiative in Australia called Welcoming Cities, which is being launched by the Scanlon Foundation and Welcome to Australia, in partnership with Welcoming America. Welcoming Cities is a new national program that will link local government leaders with the frameworks, resources, and organisations they need to create and strengthen inclusive communities across Australia.

Welcoming America is a national organization helping with conversations, integration issues, & building relationships between U.S. citizens, immigrants and undocumented immigrants. Two KC area groups are working with others on Welcoming […] The post “Welcome to our Table – Stories of Immigrating to the U.S.” with Panel appeared first on KKFI.