#ChingaLaMigra PublishedJuly 25, 2018 by Erik Gregorio Even if you think you know what to expect, you never really do. I thought I knew what I was … Read more
Not My Story to Tell PublishedJuly 09, 2018 by Sujeiry Jimenez “Wow, everyone should know about your story.” Often we take matters into our hands and feel the need to share … Read more
Death and Desert as Deterrence PublishedJuly 09, 2018 by Jose Ortega Tuning into any new station, it’s difficult to not see a news story that involves the current administration’s act of … Read more
The Privilege and Responsibility of Activism PublishedJune 26, 2018 by Sujeiry Jimenez This summer I have been working with Mariposas Sin Fronteras, an educational non-profit organization that supports people in immigration detention … Read more
UNCOMPROMISING RESISTANCE PublishedJune 25, 2018 by Axel Herrera Ramos As the debates on immigration continue to rage on in the national media, all the headlines, tweets, and stories fly … Read more
Finding a Routine and Internship Dynamics PublishedJune 25, 2018 by Jose Ortega Nearly five weeks into DukeEngage, it’s hard to believe that I’m over half-finished into this incredible program. It’s been a … Read more
Taking Time to Heal and Resisting PublishedJune 25, 2018 by Esperanza Hernandez If you ask me what is going on with families at detention centers, I wouldn’t be able to give you … Read more
Border Issues in Tuscon PublishedJune 13, 2018 by Jose Ortega These first 2 weeks in Tucson have opened my eyes to some of the dark truths behind the US-Mexico border. … Read more
Resilience and The Land of Opportunity PublishedJune 13, 2018 by Esperanza Hernandez Immigrant Resilience Resilience — the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. The immigrant community is marked by their resilience, but … Read more
Coming to the Wound PublishedJune 13, 2018 by Axel Herrera Ramos As an undocumented immigrant, I am highly familiar with the impacts of being undocumented. Making the decision to come to … Read more