*This episode of Immigration MIC was originally recorded in August. Welcome Joel Salguero to the Immigration MIC Podcast! Joel and I met through the Stony Brook Audio Fellows program when I presented to his undergraduate cohort back in March, and we reconnected through this interview to talk about where he's at going back to in-person/virtual learn…

Paola Mendoza, Film Director, Activist, and a Co-Founder of the Women’s March, joins us on @immigrationmicpodcast to talk about her upcoming book “Sanctuary”! In this interview, Paola and I discuss her personal commitment to the immigration reform work, the intersections between her work in the film industry and serving as the artistic director for…

Hear reactions from former Immigration MIC guests Eliana Fernandez, Alejandro Flores, and Damaris! (From CNBC) "The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump on Thursday in a set of cases over his effort to end the Obama-era immigration program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. The ruling will protect hundreds of th…

In light of a friend recently passing from complications from COVID-19, this bonus episode will instead focus on spotlighting two women of color podcasters I recently collaborated with. I’ll be back in a couple of weeks with a full length episode having taken the time to process this moment, but in the meantime, please support the important work bo…

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Welcome Barbara Estrada (@hollaitsbarbara), host of the @workinprogressmedia podcast, to the @immigrationmicpodcast, recorded at the @hgab_studios in Miami, Florida! In this episode, Barbara talks to us about the beginnings of her journalism career in college that shaped her passion for international news/ storytelling (6:07), her experience report…

Good morning! Need to get away? Then put your headphones on and join me for 30 minutes of the Immigration MIC podcast! This is a bonus episode where I talk to you about my recent trip to Orlando - Miami, as the Coronavirus became a global pandemic, leading to the cancellation of the April 1 Immigration MIC live event here in NYC. I take you through…

In this special three in one episode of @immigrationmicpodcast hear great conversations with @ashotoftruthpodcast, Lorena Quiroz-Lewis, and @firstgenmoney! A Shot of Truth Podcast is hosted by Victoria Matey who is an “undocumented queer womxn of color”, who began her podcast with the mission of providing “a platform for us undocumented people to s…

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Welcome to the 100th episode LIVE from Hofstra University, Long Island, NY! This episode took place ONE DAY after the Supreme Court hearing on the future of the DACA program, with Eliana Fernández returning from her 18 day, 230 mile march from NYC to DC! Thank you for 100 episodes, and hope this incredible line up of speakers and this commemorative…

The True Story Behind The Immigration MIC Podcast is a tell all episode that takes you through the consequences of Hendel’s misguided ambitions — that ultimately led to his downfall at the hands of a famous figure. For the first time ever, Hendel publicly details the devastating moment his career fell apart, the traumatic fallout, and his years lon…

For the 98th Episode of Immigration MIC, we return to SUNY Old Westbury with the Undocumented Student Alliance (@ow.usa) for a LIVE episode! Dr. Laura Anker, Distinguished Service Professor of SUNY Old Westbury’s American Studies Department and immigration historian joins us for a candid conversation on her role in mentoring and advocating for undo…

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Also announcing the 100th Episode celebration of Immigration MIC! Tickets for the November 13th event at Hofstra University on Long Island, NY are available at: immigrationmic100.eventbrite.com Come for a night of entertainment and network with others working on immigration reform, and people active in the podcasting world! My featured guest is Eli…

From the episode, a recommended reading: A Reformed White Nationalist Says the Worst Is Yet to Come https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/08/conversation-christian-picciolini/595543/Di Immigration MIC

Bonus: Jodan Sher, Our Neighbors, Their Voices: True Stories of Immigrant Exodus https://amzn.to/2SRoo7SDi Immigration MIC

Welcome Betzy Valdez of @bempowereddreamer to Episode 92 of the @immigrationmicpodcast! Betzy is a DACA recipient from Central Mexico whose family immigrated to Colorado for a better life for their family; her sister was born with bilateral microtia and needed specialized care. Growing up, Betzy hid her good grades and intelligence to fit in, and s…

Welcome Ron Bautista (@ronbautistanj) candidate for #Hoboken’s 3rd Ward City Council to the @immigrationmicpodcast! In this interview we talk about: Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Ron talks about his background and the political/ economic reasons why his family decided to immigrate with a tourist visa and settled temporarily in Hoboken. Ron’s family o…

Welcome Jhoana Monroy (@jhoanajojo) from Portland, Oregon to the @immigrationmicpodcast! In this interview we talk about: Johana’s work resisting, challenging, and dismantling “oppressive systems” through creative avenues. Her relationship with her parents and coming to the U.S to live the “American Dream”, and not recognizing her father as a young…

Welcome longtime immigration activist Hector Alessandro Negrete and who recently won re-election to the Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council to the Immigration MIC Podcast! We talk about: His intersection of his queer and undocumented identity, his early experience in the immigrant rights movement at Cal State LA. Working with the Immigrant Youth Coa…

On the @immigrationmicpodcast @hannita.art a digital artist based in NY, who strives to provide beauty through arts and educate around DACA and immigration joins the podcast! From Guadalajara, Jalisco Hanna’s artistic influence came through her father who owned two prestigious art stores but due to the economic crisis they immigrated to San Jose Ca…

Alejandro Flores Munoz joins @immigrationmicpodcast! In this episode, we talk about his experiences growing up undocumented, finding community through the sport of wrestling and transitioning that feeling into his organizing and political work, his side hustles @unumsunglasses/ @progressivebutton/ @stokespoke, and his advice for 2020 candidates! *I…

Welcome immigration and education advocate, musician/ hip-hop artist, and founder of Mass Dreams, Daniella Vieira to the Immigration MIC Podcast! Daniella tells us about her family’s experience with immigration from Brazil and initially settling in Massachusetts, to them returning to Brazil and her being born into a mixed status family, eventually …

Welcome Belén Sisa, immigration activist, Bernie 2016 campaign alum, and member of the #Dream7 to the Immigration MIC podcast! Belen was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina - her family moved to the US right before the collapse of the Argentinean economy in 2001 to Arizona during the construction boom years. Because she and her family were “white passi…

Welcome newly elected New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi to the Immigration MIC podcast! 🔵Alessandra calls it the “honor of a lifetime” to represent New York’s District 34 and is looking to represent young women everywhere. 🔴Her Italian roots in the U.S. go back four generations, her great-grandparents coming through Ellis Island and her gran…

Welcome Miluska Aquije @heavenlyhope87 to Immigration MIC, who’s here to live out her passion for sharing her story as a DACA- recipient from Peru and theology in practice as a future pastor in residence! 🔵Milly introduces us to her world of loving books and anime, her passion for being a mentor, the role intervarsity at Hunter College has played i…

Welcome Latinx advocate @paoramos to the new Immigration MIC: Vote 2020 series! Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode: 🔵 Her family’s story has inspired her work throughout her life; her father @jorgeramosnews leaving Mexico to be able to practice journalism, and her mother and her family leaving Cuba because Paola’s grandfather…

New Immigration MIC Podcast with @OW.USA at SUNY Old Westbury! In this episode, you’ll hear from two young women who are stepping up to share their personal stories during this hostile political climate, while working to grow their organization for immigration advocacy on their college campus. Priscilla’s journey began in Quito, Ecuador where she w…

Best selling author @julissaarce joins Immigration MIC to talk about her new book #SomeoneLikeMe! We talk about the success of her 1st book, #MyUndergroundAmericanDream, what she’s been up to the last couple of years (working with @crookedmedia, hosting a podcast with @graceparra360, and developing projects with @dianexguerrero), relaunching #30day…

Dior Vargas, Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist, and White House Champion Of Change recipient is featured in this week’s episode of Immigration MIC. In this candid conversation, she talks about The Color Of My Mind; a book/ photo essay highlighting the diversity in the mental health community, the self-imposed pressures that can come with activ…

Candidate for NYS Senate Jessica Ramos - the “proud daughter of immigrants”, and the former Director of Latino Media for the City of New York joins the Immigration MIC podcast! (Catch the full episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, and YouTube today!) 🔵 Jessica is Colombian-American, born and raised in Elmhurst, and grew up in Astoria, and is currently rai…

On a brand new episode of Immigration MIC, Catalina Laverde: co-founder of Civic Action Network, and software engineer at Spotify joins me! 🔵 Currently living in New Jersey, but originally from Bogota, Colombia, Catalina’s first passion was journalism, beginning with hosting a radio program for seven years where kids would talk to adults about soci…

On the final California edition of Immigration MIC, Playwright/ Director, and DACA recipient Rocio Diaz joins the podcast! 🔵 Rocio talks about her mother having to make the important decision to leave Mexico, physically being separated at the border, and as a six year old, coming under the identity of “Jackie”. 🔴 The origins of her passion for art,…

On this California episode of Immigration MIC I sit with the founder of Santa Cruz Dreamer Project Gabriela! In this hour long interview, we cover a complex and multifaceted story, which includes: 🔵 From Oaxaca, Mexico, Gabriela recounts details of the harrowing journey to the United States, including being physically tossed over the fence, and tes…

This week, we’re visiting J. Cole fan, immigration reform advocate and self-described ‘nonprofit visionary’ Alix, and she tells us all about: 🔵 From Sinaloa, Mexico, Alix is a recent immigrant to the US, having lived in Georgia, and now California, and balances her time between being a nanny, and doing human rights work. 🔴 When Alix’s father passed…

Welcome Karla Estrada (@undocutravelers) to this week’s Immigration MIC (California Edition!) Episode: “After DACA, it’s like we (the movement) stopped fighting” In this two hour conversation we discuss: 🔵Karla talks about her identity, and how she struggles internally with her family’s lineage 🔴Having been born premature, along with financial stru…

California Edition: Welcome Ana to Immigration MIC! 🔵 Ana describes herself as a very shy person, but credits her activism work for helping her to breakout, become a part of campaigns and protests. 🔴 A 19 year old student activist, Ana is passionate about running, as well as fighting for healthcare, racial and environmental justice, and immigration…

Immigration MIC California Edition! I sat with Valeria (a months long fan of the podcast) at the Plaza de La Cultura Y Artes in Los Angeles to talk about: 🔵 Valeria is a US citizen, who is passionate about one day becoming an immigration activist because of her family’s experience with the immigration system. 🔴 Her parents are from Mexico - at 8 ye…

Welcome Manuela from East Hampton to the Immigration MIC podcast! Get to know her journey in this in-depth interview where you will hear this driven young woman’s personality shine: 🔵 Manuela is a DACA recipient from Colombia: hear her talk about the factors that led her family to leave, the experience of being kidnapped and robbed by police in Ven…

Welcome Janine Joseph - Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State and author of the award winning book “Driving Without A License” to Immigration MIC! In this interview, we go in-depth into Janine’s personal immigration story, and how her undocumented status inspires her work as part of Undocupoets, which includes: 🔵 Growing up in the Philippines (as a…

In this episode you’ll learn about this resilient young woman’s journey, including: 🔵 Palloma’s family’s journey from Brazil, and how they came to settle in Framingham, Massachusetts. 🔴 How her family had to move about nine times, beginning with a trusted family friend neglecting Palloma’s health as her parents worked. ⚫️ The harrowing experience o…

Welcome Maria from Oregon to Immigration MIC! A DACA recipient from Mexico, currently residing in Oregon, and recently in DC advocating for DREAM Act Legislation - get to know this passionate young woman! 🔵 Her love for athletics, running, and other sports, and how those experiences shaped her as a person 🔴Growing up in a ranch in Idaho - and the v…

Welcome Daniel, the founder of ‘Faces Of DACA’ to this week’s Immigration MIC episode! In this episode you’ll hear: His experience immigrating from Mexico due to the increasing violence, and moving to California in 2004. How he learned about his immigration status: the story of how he could’t go with his class to Japan. How pre-DACA, Daniel felt th…

Welcome Daysi from Oregon to Immigration MIC! Daysi came to the US from Mexico at 11 years old, and through her experiences as a DACA recipient, she has become a fighter and advocate for mental health. Her family had roots in the US, with her father working seasonally in California and Oregon, and traveling back to be with his family, eventually se…

This week on Immigration MIC, we’re talking the ramifications of TPS potentially ending with Claudia, coming to us from VA! At six years old a massive earthquake in El Salvador occurred, which forced Claudia and her family to travel through the desert to the United States, arriving at the border as refugees. Because they were coming from El Salvado…

“I would have gone anywhere with [my parents], which is why I was OK leaving El Salvador” This week on Immigration MIC, I speak with El Salvador native, Brooklyn transplant, now living in Long Island emerging immigration activist Brenda M! Brenda describes her personality as giving, wanting to put others before herself, something that is reflected …

“I was an intern for Marco Rubio’s office - once the staff found out I was a Dreamer, I was treated differently - not in a good way.” Welcome to Immigration MIC Danny K, a Syrian - Armenian DACA recipient who is currently enrolled in a master’s program in FL, and is an emerging hip-hop artist! Emigrating with a visa from Syria, Danny and his family…

On this Immigration MIC episode we have Genesis speaking to us about her personal story/experiences from Arizona! Genesis’ older brother was an organizer for the initial DREAM Act - her story is unconventional, given that since she was 10, she had always wanted to pursue a career in law, and after her brother was mistreated at the hands of police o…

This week, welcome Allison to Immigration MIC! A Long Islander, originally from Guatemala, artist (anime and manga fan), a college student, and an emerging immigration advocate, she has her hands full and she’s full of passion and ambition! Allison came to the US at 14 and grew up in Hempstead and praises the educational system there - she also giv…