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Commentary: Understanding Xenophobia’s Durability 

While the question of 'who gets to stay?' is centered in immigration discussions today, it’s not a new one. Rather, it’s a consideration that has always been part of this country’s history — a fundamental hurdle in deciding how the United States as a nation would be built. 

Immigrant Kitchen’s Ukrainian Dinner

Immigrant Kitchen, a ticketed dinner series created by the nonprofit BIPOC Foodways Alliance, hosted in July its first of five free dinner events this year. Founder Mecca Bos’s mission for the program is “to create unity between cultural communities using food as a tool,” highlighting authentic cuisine cooked by women of that culture.

Guided Cultural Tours Foster Community Connections

Visiting Somali culture in Minneapolis, a tour with the Minnesota Humanities Center.

Explainer: How the Federal Government Is Restricting Access to Legal Immigration

With a 75 percent increase in fees, pathways to legal U.S. citizenship are being eroded — even as the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling about birthright offered a glimmer of hope. A quick overview and some suggested action steps ...

Abogados Café: Where Lattes Meet Law

“I was surprised how a little place can do so much,” Ponce says with tears in her eyes. “When you hurt together, you heal together.”

Single Mothers Lost Income Hiding From ICE — and Can’t Afford to Renew Immigration Papers (The 19th)

Single mothers are already more likely to be low-income, facing higher rates of food and housing insecurity. Even three months of work disruption could put them in a precarious position, at risk of losing their housing and not having enough to feed their children.

Minnesota’s Workforce Rights Over Time

A partial timeline of labor rights involving immigrants, women, strikes, and legislation

Neighborhood House Celebrates Its 100-Plus-Year Commitment to Saint Paul Immigrants

Founded in 1897 to support Russian Jewish refugees, Neighborhood House now offers adult and early childhood education, food and housing support, and a Latino leadership program. Running a rapid response headquarters out of its new maker-space during Operation Metro Surge, the organization made over 4,500 food deliveries, supporting 734 families. 

Attacks on 1916 Immigrant Miner Families in Northern Minnesota

During the height of Operation Metro Surge, my Filipino husband…

Excerpts from the Human Rights Watch Report on ICE-Related Violations

Excerpts from the Human Rights Watch report about accountability, needed reform, and community investment required to recover from the ICE occupation, including anecdotes from 150 interviews.

Commentary: Emilia Gonzalez Avalos Speaks About Human Rights Violations Report

"This year, they will dress themselves in white, red, and blue, and ask us to celebrate 250 years of America. So let us read our own founding document: 250 years ago, people declared independence from [the British] government. These are their words, not mine. 'Send hither swarms of officers to harass our people, a government that kept standing armies without the consent of our legislatures, a government that made the military superior to civil power.'"

Values Voiced by Minnesota Legislators in Response to ICE Accountability Measures 

One of my questions as a voter: Why did votes for bills to protect Minnesotans, increase transparency, and enforce civil rights fall along party lines in almost every instance?