COLORLINES - Immigration

4 Artists Who Are Reshaping America’s Immigration Debate

by Stokely Baksh on September 20 2011, 10:27AM

From the indigenous tribes of New Mexico to the streets of Oakland, these four artists are using culture as a weapon in their fight for a more humane immigration debate.

Topics: Immigration

How Has the Term ‘Illegals’ Affected Your Life? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on September 18 2011, 11:00PM

Colorlines readers talk about Gabriel Thompson’s investigative work into the history (and purpose) of the i-word.

Topics: Immigration

How the Right Made Racism Sound Fair—and Changed Immigration Politics

by Gabriel Thompson on September 13 2011, 9:33AM

GOP strategists have won the messaging war—and Democrats have conceded defeat. Gabriel Thompson tells the long, sad story of D.C.’s immigrant-bashing rhetoric.

Topics: Immigration

Who’ll Teach U.S.-Mexico History to Katt Williams? Our Readers! [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on September 12 2011, 9:52AM

Our readers react to Williams’ anti-immigrant outburst.

Topics: Immigration

Kids From Immigrant Families See the Worst of Hunger in the U.S.

by Shani O. Hilton on September 12 2011, 9:50AM

Undocumented families who can’t access safety net programs often don’t know where their next meal will come from.

Topics: Immigration

What Would Your Immigrant Ancestors Think of the I-Word?

by Mónica Novoa on September 10 2011, 10:47AM

In this video, Colorlines.com hits the streets of NYC to find out what people know about their families’ immigration history.

Topics: 9/11 Anniv., Drop the I-Word, Immigration

New Dutch Game Show Has Immigrants Compete to Reveal Unjust System

by Jorge Rivas on September 7 2011, 1:06PM

Last week’s winner took home a cash prize. The loser got a bullet proof vest.

Topics: Global Affairs, Immigration

The 9/11 Story I Choose to Tell: We All Belong to Each Other

by Rinku Sen on September 7 2011, 9:18AM

I can’t call myself a person who values inclusion and compassion and then pick and choose those whom I accept. I can disagree, but I can’t disown. Not if I want to help build a nation that constructs rather than destroys, that frees rather than enslaves.

Topics: 9/11 Anniv., Coping With Terror, Immigration, National Security, Rinku Sen

Comedian Katt Williams: ‘I Meant What I Said’ About Mexican Immigrants

by Jorge Rivas on September 6 2011, 11:00AM

Katt Williams says he apologizes if anyone took his rant as anti-Mexican, but he’s not taking any of it back.

Topics: Immigration

Judge Puts Alabama’s New Anti-Immigrant Law on Hold

by Jorge Rivas on August 29 2011, 3:38PM

The law is said by many to be the harshest in a string of harsh policies directed at undocumented immigrants to sweep the country.

Topics: Immigration

Nearly Half of All Babies are of Color, 2010 Census Shows

by Jorge Rivas on August 26 2011, 11:09AM

The number of states where minority babies dominate has doubled to 14 since 2000.

Topics: Immigration, Schools & Youth

The Alabama Town Most Changed (and Saved) by Immigration

by Gabriel Thompson on August 25 2011, 9:06AM

From a distance—the perspective from which immigration is too often discussed—this small town seems like an apt illustration of why Alabama should crack down on immigrants. Up close, it’s clear immigration is actually saving Russellville.

Topics: Alabama Immigration, Dispatches, Immigration

Colorlines.com Survey: A People of Color Majority? Meh, So What?

by Dom Apollon on August 24 2011, 10:19AM

Despite all the fuss in media and politics about the coming non-white majority, most people don’t care about it one way or the other. However, those who are concerned are far more vocal about their fears.

Topics: Colorlines Surveys, Immigration

Obama to Recognize Same Sex Couples in Deportation Changes

by Julianne Hing on August 23 2011, 8:55AM

Same-sex couples may win reprieve under Obama’s updated deportation policies.

Topics: Immigration

How States Broke the Record on Immigration Bills in 2011

by Stokely Baksh on August 22 2011, 9:29AM

With immigration reform stalled in Washington, the state-level fight has never been more heated. Here’s a graphic overview of the battle field, by the numbers.

Topics: Alabama Immigration, Arizona's SB 1070, Immigration

Obama’s Deportation Move Likely Lifts Threat to DREAM Act Youth

by Julianne Hing on August 19 2011, 1:11PM

The administration is reviewing pending deportations and granting stays to those without criminal records. The move merely brings White House policy in line with rhetoric, but is likely to end deportations of youth who would benefit from the DREAM Act.

Topics: Immigration