Telling the Stories of Immigrant New Yorkers
Inspired by the stories of Immigrant New Yorkers, Immigrant ARC was proud to present this event in their honor. With a panel of immigration journalists, our event highlighted the role journalism plays in telling immigrants’ stories.
Immigrants have been the driving force of the American dream since the beginning. Regardless of where they came from or the manner in which they arrived, they have shaped the fabric of this nation and the lives of all who belong to it. Immigrants bring culture, diversity, and beauty to this country in the hopes of creating a better existence for themselves and future generations. The United States, and especially New York, is rooted in the principle of being a land made for all, and its destiny is to uphold that value so that immigrant communities can thrive for years to come.
We hope this panel inspired a thirst for knowledge about the impact immigrants have on our culture and our lives and sparked a desire to learn more about immigrant communities.
Learn More:
RESOURCE: Informed Immigrant is a great resource hub for immigrants to find information, which FWD.us operates.
RESOURCE: Sign up for Documented NY’s WhatsApp group.
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Additional Reading:
How I-ARC Helped a NYT Reporter Expose the DACA Mail Delay
OSF Piece: https://documentedny.com/2020/06/24/city-funding-for-undocumented-immigrants-is-shrouded-in-secrecy/
NYPD Piece: https://documentedny.com/2020/07/01/the-nypds-long-history-of-targeting-black-immigrants/
