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The ‘Bamboo Ceiling’: Hollywood Shuns Asians, While New Media Embraces Them

February 6, 2014

Entertainment, Feature Stories

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In a recent New Yorker cartoon, a dog is shown lounging by a pool and saying to a pup: “Youtube’s one thing, but cats will never make it on the…

February 6, 2014

India’s Ban on Gay Sex Could Be Boon for Asylum Seekers

January 31, 2014

Feature Stories, Immigration

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India’s Supreme Court yesterday upheld its December ruling that criminalizes gay sex. But civil rights attorneys and LGBT activists say the announcement could actually be an unexpected boon for Indians…

January 31, 2014

Fear, Language and Money — San Jose Ethnic Media Tackle Barriers to Citizenship

January 29, 2014

Feature Stories, Immigration

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SAN JOSE, Calif. – Adrian Avila plans to apply for citizenship for one major reason. “I’m doing it for my mother,” says Avila. Avila, a content producer at the bilingual…

January 29, 2014

2014 — The Best Year to Become a U.S. Citizen

January 23, 2014

Feature Stories, Immigration

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Every year, millions of immigrants celebrate the New Year with their own traditions. For our family, it is a ham, kielbasa, horseradish, stuffed cabbage, sauerkraut and pierogis, which are a…

January 23, 2014

Surviving Life In the Shadows — A Letter to My Brother

January 15, 2014

Feature Stories, Immigration

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The image of Dreamers portrayed in the media is most often one of valedictorians, proud “undocuqueers” or brave protesters. But for many young people who are undocumented and gay, everyday…

January 15, 2014

As the Chance for Comprehensive Reform Fades, DREAMers Face a Tough Choice

January 13, 2014

Feature Stories, Immigration

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The chances for a comprehensive immigration reform bill passing Congress are looking increasingly dim. The Senate passed its bill last summer. But House Republicans are pushing a piecemeal approach in…

January 13, 2014

Love Knows No Borders — The LGBT Battle for Immigration Reform

January 10, 2014

Feature Stories, Immigration

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Every year on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, my partner Richi dons an impeccable Cat in the Hat outfit he made himself and drives 40 miles to work, the same drive he…

January 10, 2014

For LGBT Asians, Changes Back Home Offer Hope

December 20, 2013

Feature Stories, Immigration

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NEW YORK – For Clara Yoon, there was never any question in her mind about helping her daughter when she came out as transgender in 2010. Yoon, who is Korean…

December 20, 2013

Meet the New Ms. Marvel — A Female, Muslim, Pakistani Superhero

December 13, 2013

Feature Stories, Making Money

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Who are some of the first superheroes that come to your mind? Superman, Spiderman, Batman, the Hulk, Ironman, Captain America… and what do they have in common? They’re all white…

December 13, 2013

One Doctor Calls for ‘an Ounce of Prevention Over an Ounce of Maggi’ in Haiti

December 13, 2013

Feature Stories, Living Well

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The Haiti that Mackenzy Brun returned to in 2005 was not the same one he left in 1987. After almost 20 years in Brooklyn, Mackenzy expected the newly paved streets…

December 13, 2013

The Immigrant Magazine Stories & Community Updates

The ‘Bamboo Ceiling’: Hollywood Shuns Asians, While New Media Embraces Them

India’s Ban on Gay Sex Could Be Boon for Asylum Seekers

Fear, Language and Money — San Jose Ethnic Media Tackle Barriers to Citizenship

2014 — The Best Year to Become a U.S. Citizen

Surviving Life In the Shadows — A Letter to My Brother

As the Chance for Comprehensive Reform Fades, DREAMers Face a Tough Choice

Love Knows No Borders — The LGBT Battle for Immigration Reform

For LGBT Asians, Changes Back Home Offer Hope

Meet the New Ms. Marvel — A Female, Muslim, Pakistani Superhero

One Doctor Calls for ‘an Ounce of Prevention Over an Ounce of Maggi’ in Haiti

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