immigration
The 2007 census revealed that Latinos are the nation’s largest ethnic minority, with an estimated population of 45.5 million, making up 15% of the nation’s total population.
Last updated by cozmiika on Fri, 01/18/2008 - 15:50.
SUFRIR stands for Students United for Immigrant Rights (SUFRIR) and it is the student component of Voces de la Frontera. SUFRIR is an opportunity for students to civically engage in the issues that matter most to them and their families. The first chapter of SUFRIR was formed in Racine at Horlick High School in 2004. SUFRIR students in Racine participated in campaigns for drivers licenses, in state tuition for undocumented students, and comprehensive immigration reform. SUFRIR students have participated in lobbying trips to Madison and Washington D.C.
Last updated by kelseynwatson on Sun, 08/05/2007 - 09:16.
Our community in Calloway County, Kentucky currently has many temporary Spanish-speaking residents who have come to our community from Mexico through the H2A program: a program that provides reliable guestworker labor to the agricultural industry. These workers labor every single day on farms in our community. Agriculture has long been known to provide one of the most dangerous job atmospheres available. Safety programs and materials have been available to American farmers for years, exposing the dangers of this way of life.
Last updated by migrantrights on Mon, 07/02/2007 - 20:37.
"Building a Race and Immigration Dialogue" will be a one-day educational workshop geared towards Latino/a immigrant learners. Workshop participants will discuss the effects of immigration policy on their lives and have the opportunity to do community building activities in a supportive environment. Participants will develop community leadership skills and have the time to network and build relationships with other immigrants in their community. This event will be a space that brings together a diverse group of people to share stories, ideas, strategies and food!
