Written by Ludmila Leiva This month’s news digest takes a look at both parties’ results in the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary as we continue on the path towards the upcoming election. We also talk about the recent comments made by Pope Francis and how they might affect immigration conversations and policy-making. Lastly, we circle back and take a look at immigration news here in New York. The votes thus far: What do they mean? At...
Netsanet’s photograph and story were curated as part of the photo and storytelling exhibit, “Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York.” “In 2012, I left my college shy of a credit from graduating, and owing it $15,000. I was frustrated and embarrassed. I had no idea how I was going to finish my credit and get my hard-earned degree, or how I was going to pay the school. Due to my visa status, I couldn’t legally work...
Written by Jahaida Hernández Jesurum On February 9, New Women New Yorkers held its second Meetup — the first of 2016 — focused on an important skill: networking. Immigrant women from every corner of the world attended the event. Some new faces and others already familiar to the organization gathered to take part in exercises to learn and practice how to approach and connect with people at events and become expert networkers, and to share their experiences in the New...
Written by Ludmila Leiva This month’s news digest will take a look at the GOP’s stance on immigration and the repercussions candidates may face on the road to the upcoming election. We will also talk about the immigration raids that took place across the country and the implications they may have on future policy-making. Lastly, we’ll zoom into New York and take a look at news from the past month. What impact could the GOP’s immigration stance have...
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