Food in 2 Worlds™: Fast and Spicy, Reinventing the French Crêpe for NY Tastes
The traditional French delicacy has been redesigned to reflect American tastes.
Immigrants in the City
Stories about immigrant communities in American cities.
Podcast: A Journey of Self Discovery for the Son of African Immigrants
For Phillip Kisubika a late night taxi ride in Boston led to an exploration of his family’s roots.
Married to an American and Still Undocumented
Some immigrants fail to gain green cards after marrying U.S. citizens. Fi2W contributor Valeria Fernández looks at a new rule that could fix this problem.
Notes from an Indian Childhood: Christmas in Vegas
What kind of parents take their three under-age children to Las Vegas every year for Christmas? The Indian kind. New York based writer Nina Agrawal recounts a family tradition.
Commentary: What to Expect In Obama’s 2nd Term – Small Steps at Immigration Reform
Obama won support from Latinos and immigrants by promising reform. Now he has to act.
Podcast: Young Latinos Work To Get Out The Vote In Arizona
Arizona is seeing a surge in Latino voter registration and political activism that could be the leading edge of bigger political changes for the politically conservative state.
Commentary: The Chicago Teacher’s Strike, Public Education, and Immigrants
The Chicago teacher’s strike is in its fifth day. Fi2W commentator Erwin de Leon thinks the outcome will be particularly important for immigrants.
Fi2W Immigration News Picks 09/12/12: First Batch Approved for Deferred Action
In this edition of News Picks, Homeland Security approves the first batch of deferred action applicants and Los Angeles considers turning library cards into valid IDs for the undocumented.
Undocumented Immigrants Plan Protests at the Democratic National Convention
A busload of undocumented immigrants is in Charlotte, NC after making a cross-country trip from Arizona.
Despite Legalized Gay Marriage, a Missing Piece for Immigrants
Part of Erwin de Leon’s American dream was to live openly and with integrity. In this commentary he tells us why gay marriage is his issue.