Immigration Archives - Page 22 of 28

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Mervyn E. Simon was not a politician, nor was he ever an officially recognized activist, but he showed that one person can impact a community-at-large, by helping others one at…

ByCurtis Stephen 2Comments

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Apr 2010

Government Justice

Battle Plan Vs. Illegal Housing

After recent city and state attempts to curtail underground housing, advocates are calling for long-term solutions.

ByKalyn Belsha 0Comments

13

Apr 2010

ARTS and CULTURE Economy Housing and Homelessness Justice

The Search for the Smoking Gun

During four decades of debate over the causes of black-male joblessness and unemployment, there have been two broad schools of thought. There were those who blamed the problem on the…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Justice

Coalition Battles Gov's Cuts

Business leaders and immigrant advocates have joined forces to resist cuts to English classes for New York’s new arrivals.

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

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Mar 2010

Economy Justice

Hello, Mr. Elephant!

Some tiptoe around the subject, but the connection between black worker status and immigration deserves to be faced.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Mar 2010

Justice

Help For Immigrant Youth

A green card is one of many benefits open to undocumented immigrant kids in foster care if only authorities would apply for them.

ByAbigail Kramer 0Comments

15

Mar 2010

ARTS and CULTURE Justice

Immigrants Reach New Heights

With city and state turmoil shaking up political alignments, some see a new opening for growing ethnic groups to claim power.

ByCurtis Stephen 0Comments

09

Feb 2010

Justice

Latinos in NYC Embrace Census

Rather than play a high-stakes game around the U.S. Census in March, immigration activists in New York are poised to play a crucial role in the federal debate on immigration…

ByKalyn Belsha 0Comments

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Jan 2010

Justice