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The New Face of Minnesota Immigration
Here’s a look at how the face of immigration to Minnesota has changed since 1990, courtesy of the StarTribune newspaper. The long and short of it: 30 years ago the preponderance of immigrants arrived from Southeast Asia,with significant numbers of … Continue reading →
Biden Bump in Refugees: It’s Good for Business
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 →
In Translation: A Trove of CDC COVID Materials
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 →
Biden and Immigration on Day One
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 →
The Squalid Refugee Camp on the Texas Border
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 →
Trump Sets All-Time Low Refugee Limit
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 →
Immigrants: We Get the Job Done. See the Video!
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 →
Learning from COVID-19
Wondering if there’s any conceivable upside to the pandemic? Check out this free webinar, What Can We Learn from Crisis? Leadership, Post-Traumatic Growth ad COVID-19. It’s set for 2 pm, Thur., Sept. 24. Register here. Speakers Joe Parks, Medical Director … Continue reading →
Safe Hmong Funerals During the Pandemic
The MInnesota Department of Health recently released a fascinating set of safety recommendations for the multi-day Hmong funerals that often draw a throng of participants from around the country. Along with the typical injunctions — wear a mask, wash your … Continue reading →
Minnesota Immigrant Experience: The Insider’s View
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 →