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Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates Talk about Immigrant Protection, Labor, and Public Safety Concerns, and Housing Issues

Seven questions directed to DeWayne Davis, Omar Fateh, and Jazz Hampton focused on public safety issues, housing concerns, and how to address immigrant and labor violations. Current mayor Jacob Frey declined to participate.

SERIES: “This Is US”

The space for sharing and learning from immigrant neighbors

Creating My Culture in Worthington

I am back home to launch an intergenerational Lao cultural dance series, the first of its kind in Worthington.

Kitchens of Hope

One man, a captain of a ship, made the decision to pick up my family along the beaches of Saigon on April 30,1975, when the city fell to the North Vietnamese troops.

Private Violence: Latin American Women and the Struggle for Asylum

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Team Care Is Self-Care at Our Nonprofit

Throughout my decades of work with nonprofits serving victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as working with BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee populations, I have come to recognize the importance of centering self-care as part of an organization’s work culture and programming.

The Caregiving Role of Immigrant Children

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Anecdotes from people who are struggling with the responsibility and the privilege of being caregivers would be  insightful. An online community of support would be awesome as well.

Soil and Air Matter

There are grassroots organizations and cooperatives led by women and people of color that are making a real difference in renewable energy, urban farming, and more. In Minnesota, we need to invest in these community-led models and ensure that green opportunities are accessible to Latino families and other historically excluded communities.

Our Special “Know Your Rights” Issue, in Collaboration With Unidos MN

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Con Nuestra Familia No Te Metas!

Nothing triggers me like an attack on my family. Attacks on my family have made me remember that strength is in our numbers and that our resilience is in our diversity.

Know Your Rights: Will Your Family Know What to Do?

Being prepared does not mean expecting the worst. It simply means having a plan in place. Taking these steps will help your family feel more secure if an emergency happens.

Four Steps to Facing the Fear

What ultimately wins the day is how we came together. So let's be that story. Let's be that narrative. Let's be the example, so that other people can feel empowered and inspired.