¡Presente! Angelica Salas’s Journey From Undocumented Immigrant to Community Leader
Drawing from her own experience, Salas builds dignity, not dependency, in the immigrant rights movement.
American Democracy as a Young Brown, Low-Income Queer Woman
“I didn’t inherit American democracy. I was made an accessory to it. I’ve watched my presence in this country debated, politicized, and dehumanized.”
The Responsibility of the First Vote
“Being a first-generation American with my immigrant parents means voting is more than a personal choice; it is a way to represent my family that doesn’t have a voice at the ballot box.”
Faith, Democracy and the Catholic Duty To Stay Involved
“ I watched political debates over immigration in the early 2000s shape how families like mine were treated. It made me pay attention.”
What Democracy Promised Us — and What We Got Instead
As a Latina, I’m frightened by how my community is being treated in times when democracy seems to be fading. When hard-working people live under constant threat, it’s hard to believe those promises were ever meant for us.
Caribbean Pride: Our Continued Existence Is Resistance
” We must continue to work to end the colonial legacy of oppression and its manifestation in policies rooted in white supremacy that upend reproductive rights.”
Not Just for the Privileged: How Community Doulas Are Reimagining Birth Support
Community-based programs prioritize cultural understanding and trust.
Abortion at the Dinner Table
“When we talk about abortion and reproductive justice, we seldom mention immigration, but my story goes to show that immigrants, just like everyone else, get abortions.”
Growing up Latina in Georgia, we feared more than ICE
“As someone who grew up Latina in a predominantly white suburb…I also know that this surveillance (is) ingrained into the fabric of our everyday lives.”
Academia is Failing Women of Color
At all stages of academia, historically marginalized students are pushed out by various institutional mechanisms that only uphold the white supremacist values of the institution.
Hortencia Zavala Foundation Announces Summer Intern
“I’m proud to be able to use my bilingual skills to bring attention to the midwest Latino community.”
Elizabeth Aranda on Leading Florida SSN and Supporting Immigration Scholars
“My research has always run parallel to the experiences of people without citizenship and the challenges they face in maintaining their well-being.”