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Category Archives: Refugees/Immigrants

Biden Bump in Refugees: It’s Good for Business

Posted on February 15, 2021 by TonySchmitzFebruary 15, 2021

Among President Joe Biden’s first actions in office was to bump up the number of refugees that will be allowed entry into the United States. In a series of executive orders, he laid the groundwork to increase the ceiling to … Continue reading →

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In Translation: A Trove of CDC COVID Materials

Posted on January 25, 2021 by TonySchmitzJanuary 25, 2021

It’s not the easiest collection of COVID-19 education materials to navigate, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted a mini-library of useful, downloadable posters and flyers in multiple languages, all available here. You’ll have to do some … Continue reading →

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Biden and Immigration on Day One

Posted on November 30, 2020 by TonySchmitzNovember 30, 2020

What does the Biden presidency mean for US immigration policy? Here’s a quick overview from the online media service, Axios. In Biden’s Day One Challenges: The Immigration Reset, the authors observe that among the new president’s first acts will be … Continue reading →

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The Squalid Refugee Camp on the Texas Border

Posted on October 26, 2020 by TonySchmitzOctober 26, 2020

In case you figured that squalid refugee camps were solely a feature of the undeveloped world, consider this account, Inside the Refugee Camp on America’s Doorstep, from the New York Times. The filth-ridden camp near Brownsville, TX holds would-be refugees … Continue reading →

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Trump Sets All-Time Low Refugee Limit

Posted on October 5, 2020 by TonySchmitzOctober 5, 2020

More tough times for would-be refugees ahead, as the Trump administration sets an all-time low limit on allowing those fleeing persecution in their home countries to enter the United States. Here’s an analysis from the Washington Post: “The Trump administration … Continue reading →

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Immigrants: We Get the Job Done. See the Video!

Posted on September 7, 2020 by TonySchmitzSeptember 8, 2020

Take a look at this music video from the Hamilton Mixtape, inspired by the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical, Hamilton. It’s a post-Labor Day salute to the risks and back-breaking work performed by immigrants to the US. For more information about the … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Immigrant Experience: The Insider’s View

Posted on July 27, 2020 by TonySchmitzJuly 27, 2020

Looking for an insider’s view on immigrant and refugee life in Minnesota? Check out Sahan Journal, an independent non-profit that aims to “chronicle the struggles, successes and transformations of Minnesota’s new Americans, whose stories are often overlooked by traditional news … Continue reading →

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More Refugees: Is There Room in the Inn?

Posted on December 23, 2019 by TonySchmitzDecember 23, 2019

Here’s a New York Times rundown on states responding to a recent Trump administration executive order that gives governors the right to refuse to accept new refugees. Governors find themselves squeezed between faith-based groups that urge them to decide that … Continue reading →

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What Does Future Hold for Refugee Resettlement Center?

Posted on December 16, 2019 by TonySchmitzDecember 16, 2019

Learn more about the 100-year history of the International Institute of Minnesota and its present and future challenges in a StarTribune story, Minnesota refugee aid center’s future in flux at 100. The piece offers a look at the organization’s evolution, … Continue reading →

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Same Stats, Different Conclusions Regarding Immigration

Posted on December 9, 2019 by TonySchmitzDecember 9, 2019

Here’s a case of dueling conclusions that start from the same statistics, as sketched out in the newsletter, Intersect, published by the Cross Cultural Communications. The firm, which specializes in interpreter training, offers a back-handed compliment to the anti-immigrant think-tank, … Continue reading →

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Congolese: The Latest Local Refugees

Posted on December 2, 2019 by TonySchmitzDecember 2, 2019

Get a rundown on the Twin Cities area growing Congolese population in the StarTribune story, Congolese find home in Minnesota. Swept up in the armed conflicts of Central Africa that have driven millions from their homes, the local Congolese are … Continue reading →

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Free: Evidence-Based Refugee Youth Mentoring Webinar

Posted on July 22, 2019 by TonySchmitzJuly 22, 2019

Looking for ways to better serve refugee kids in your mentoring programs? Here’s a free webinar open to all refugee service providers, including those working at state agencies, resettlement agencies or other organizations. Set for noon through 1 pm, Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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The Fading Image of an Immigrant’s Journey

Posted on March 4, 2019 by TonySchmitzMarch 4, 2019

Here’s a moving essay about a college student’s effort to understand more about the escape her grandmother made from the Philippines to the United States. Seeing My Heritage through My Grandmother’s Eyes is another of those stories that point out the … Continue reading →

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Deported Cambodians: What Awaits Them

Posted on December 17, 2018 by TonySchmitzDecember 17, 2018

With the Trump administration poised to deport a large group of legal Cambodian immigrants to the United States, among the questions that arise is, How will those booted from the US adapt to Cambodia, a country that in many cases … Continue reading →

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One More Tough Choice for Immigrants

Posted on September 24, 2018 by TonySchmitzSeptember 24, 2018

Immigrants’ lives will become that much harder as the Trump administration imposes new rules on those who legally use public benefits such as food stamps, Part D Medicare drug coverage, or Section 8 housing vouchers. They could be denied green … Continue reading →

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Separating Families? It’s Not the First Time

Posted on July 16, 2018 by TonySchmitzJuly 30, 2018

For anyone with children (or really, anyone at all) the news about Central American immigrant kids being separated from their parents is heart-rending. But that’s not to say that American history is free of numerous other similar examples. Get some … Continue reading →

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A Lighter Look at Immigrants’ Passage

Posted on May 14, 2018 by TonySchmitzMay 14, 2018

Despite the many travails immigrants experience while adapting to a new life, there are also befuddling and ridiculous moments, some of which are captured in this charming, short video produced by The Guardian newspaper. For instance, a Syrian refugee now … Continue reading →

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The Refugees’ Journey: “A Dystopian Noah’s Arc”

Posted on May 7, 2018 by TonySchmitzMay 7, 2018

If you’re ready for a jolt of compassion in the public discussion concerning refugees, check out this recent piece in the New York Times — “What Refugees Face on the World’s Deadliest Migration Route.” The article, written by a doctor … Continue reading →

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Videos Look at Getting Immigrant Docs into US System

Posted on April 22, 2018 by TonySchmitzApril 30, 2018

Check out a four-part series on integrating immigrant and refugee physicians into the US health care system. Immigrant docs bring their training and cultural/language skills to their new environment, but overcoming the barriers to resume their medical careers in the US can … Continue reading →

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Refugee Stories, By Refugees

Posted on July 7, 2017 by TonySchmitzMarch 4, 2018

Looking for a window into the living conditions and thoughts of refugees? Check out Refugee Voices, a feature offered on the website of Refugee Center Online. This space gives refugees an opportunity to write about their experiences and attempt to … Continue reading →

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The Refugee’s Dilemma, Fictionalized

Posted on July 7, 2017 by TonySchmitzMarch 4, 2018

In the world of literature, these are boom times for dystopian fiction and refugee sagas. A recent stand-out in the latter category is “Exit West,” by Mohsin Hamid. The short novel starts with a set-up familiar to anyone who reads … Continue reading →

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