More than 45 million immigrants are living in the US. Government and the natives don’t like the idea of foreign nationals crossing into their country. However, these immigrants add value to American society and have proved themselves to be ‘more American than any American.’
Just as in the case of Heinz Alfred Kissinger, the 56th Secretary of State, for whom his military comrade said: “He was more American than I have ever seen any American.”
Jo-Issa Rae Diop, the Senegalese-American director, writer, actress, and producer tied the knot with Louis Diame in a fairytale wedding in the South of France on July 25.
Immigrant Resilience: How has the spirit of resilience in immigrants impacted and enriched America?
The good news is that it’s never been easier to get food support; the bad news is that of the 3 million people eligible for that support, fewer than half have signed up. As food insecurity rises, it’s vital to get information out about what benefits are available, how to access them, and the expanding eligibility requirements. A panel briefing organized by Ethnic Media Services experts addresses the recent relaxing of public-charge rules, which have restricted many immigrants from accessing food support and other government benefits.
With the Delta variant causing infection rates to surge, the race to vaccinate the unvaccinated has become even more urgent. We hear from three front-line community organizers about how and why their highly personal, one-on-one approach to unvaccinated Latinos — in the heart of LA, in rural communities of San Joaquin, in small cities like Stockton — is working to build trust and convince people to get their vaccines.
Did you know that some of your favorite Olympians are either immigrants or draw their non-American heritage from their parents?
In the women’s Olympic gymnastics all-around, Sunisa Lee finished at the top of the podium and won the United States gold.
With a score of 57.433, Lee won the gold medal ahead of Brazilian Rebecca Andrade, who scored 57.298 and won silver while the Russian Olympic Committee’s gymnast, Angelina Melnikova scored 57.199 and took bronze.
This historical victory made her the fifth American woman to win an Olympic title after edging out Brazilian Rebeca Andrade in an entertaining and hotly contested final.
Since the strategic approach in the global world has largely been shifted from employing ‘hard’ to ‘soft’ power, states are increasingly exploiting sports mega-events to manifest and exert their soft power. Sports events of such magnitude are often used as a diplomatic tool to enhance a state’s image, enhance its prestige, and increase its chances of being accepted on the international stage. Whereas major powers take advantage of such mega-events to reinforce and expand their hegemonic role.
On immigration policy, Joe Biden presented himself as the “anti-Trump”. But a record-breaking increase in border crossings after he took office during Covid times has led the Administration to keep some of the harsh policies of the past while attempting to implement long-term changes. A panel briefing organized by Ethnic Media Services experts on policy, border, and immigration courts delved into the details to examine where the new administration delivered and where it failed to create a more humane immigration system.
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and the Delta variant becomes a more severe threat, parents and students are bracing for another school year with lots of concerns. Safety for campus communities is the top concern for LA County officials as K-12 schools reopen on Aug. 16.