Hurricane Sandy: The Storm’s Impact on Immigrant Workers and Organizations
“Yes, yes, of course we’re busy! We’re too busy to talk to you!”
New York
Immigrants in New York City
Commentary: Response to Sandy Shows Vital Role of Immigrants During Calamities
Immigrant workers stayed on the job during Hurricane Sandy. Many because they wanted to, some because they had to.
Immigrant Stories from Feet in 2 Worlds on Public Radio Today
You can hear four different Fi2W stories across the country today on public radio. We link to them inside.
Maria Hinojosa on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer this Morning
Listen to Maria Hinojosa, host of NPR’s Latino USA and co-anchor of Need to Know on PBS, speak with Brian Lehrer this morning on WNYC talking about the presidential campaign and plugging our event tonight at the New School.
Live Video of Our Panel Discussion on Unlocking the #LatinoVote
We will be livestreaming the panel discussion moderated by María Hinojosa starting at 6 pm EDT on October 18th. Watch it here.
What Will Unlock the Latino Vote in 2012?
A Fi2W town hall at The New School on Oct. 18 will explore the complex relationship between Latino voters and the presidential candidates.
Immigration News Picks: Bangladeshi vs Latino in Bronx Council Race, Indian-Americans on Prime Time and Last Night’s Debate
A video about the ethnic politics of a Bronx City Council race from our friends at Voices of NY, plus other stories of interest.
Immigration News Picks 10/01/12: A Shortage of Immigrant Workers for Upstate NY’s Booming Dairy Industry
Demand for yogurt has been a boon to New York dairies, but some say immigration enforcement is limiting the number of dairy workers.
Podcast: For Mexican Immigrant Children in NY, Mariachi Music Helps to Maintain Cultural Ties
The Mariachi Academy of New York teaches kids how to play the famous style of Mexican folk music. It’s also a cultural bridge for the children of immigrants who want to remain connected to their parent’s homeland.
Muslim Immigrants in a Brooklyn Neighborhood Walk a Careful Line in Wake of Anti-US Violence
Defending Islam against an anti-Muslim video as well as anti-U.S. violence in the Middle East.