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May 9, 2016
Growing up in a Muslim community in Iowa, Talal Adam was not really exposed to Islamophobia when he was young. He said he first became aware of discrimination and he was a senior in high school when he ...
Jun 1, 2015
Discussion of immigration reform may look red and blue in news reports, divided along political lines, but in Mississippi, it’s a little more gray.
Jun 1, 2015
Have you heard about immigration reform?
Jun 1, 2015
Mistreated by their own government, terrified foreigners huddle together. Having tried other options for asylum, the tired and hopeless immigrants have had no luck. The worn-out refugees must continue ...
Jun 1, 2015
For Sarah Alva’s husband, the seemingly mundane moments of American life, such as commuting to work or going to the bank, were burdened by the crippling fear of sudden and permanent deportation.
Jun 1, 2015
There is a distinction between asking someone where he or she was born and where he or she is from.
Jun 1, 2015
Bharat Verma’s flat-billed hat and zip-up hoodie may not distinguish him from the rest of North Dakota State’s campus. But his accent—and his career path—certainly do.
May 1, 2015
Ten college students came to Washington in mid-March to participate in the National Newspaper Association Foundation’s News Fellows Program. This is the third year the foundation has held this program. ...
May 1, 2015
The Vidalia sweet onion harvest has just begun, and local farmers are working hard to get the first crop ready to ship all over the world.