Immigration Mic

*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 learning, his personal immigration story, his take on the fight for DACA, and how his show takes a nuanced look at issues -- while remaining objective.The Objective TruthThe Objective Truth Podcast aims at educating, investigating, and sharing stories, facts, and experiences from a variety of topics ranging from personal wellness all the way to political science.In the open of the episode I reflect on where I'm at in this moment with the elections coming up, and with more tragedy that has happened this year -- it's not the full story, but hope you take a listen as I continue to be in solidarity with everyone, with the overwhelming amount of suffering this year. It's almo

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 the Women’s March, the inspiration for “Sanctuary” and some of the books themes and elements that mirrors the difficult reality we’re grappling with. We also go into her experience being front and center election night at the Javits Center, the idea of artists working to reopen/ heal “the heart of America”, and her role as we move towards this year’s presidential elections. About Sanctuary (available for pre-order, out September 1): It's 2032, and in this near-future America, all citizens are chipped and everyone is tracked—from buses to grocery stores. It's almost impossible to survive as an undocumented immigrant, but that's exactly what sixteen-year-old Vali is

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 thousands of young immigrants who have been shielded from deportation and allowed to receive work permits under the program. There were about 700,000 DACA recipients at the time Trump ordered the program to wind down in September 2017. The 5-4 opinion was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, a conservative, and joined by the court’s liberals, Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. Roberts reasoned that the Trump administration’s termination of the program was “arbitrary and capricious,” in violation of federal law that governs administrative procedure."Supreme Court rules against Trump's bid to end program shielding 'Dreamer'

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 both of these podcasters are doing by taking a listen to the additional episodes below. 046: Careerfluencer Community Update with Cynthia Heisch A message from Cynthia Heisch, Founder of Careerfluencer – community updates, staying strong in times of crisis, and keeping your career afloat. We hope that you are staying safe and hanging in there! Careerfluencer is committed to helping you keep your career on track during these tough times as a positive, professional resource and source of support. It Girl Thoughts: Did Someone Say Food? It's all about food this week! I talk about how Latin food has influenced my life, and my favorite dishes! Song of the week is "Kompany"

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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 reporting at the US-Mexico border during the Hatian refugee crisis (18:16), we discuss objectivity vs advocacy in journalism (21:30), her transition from working in corporate media (26:30), starting @workinprogressmedia, first as a blog, which has now become a podcast, “a global podcast about ordinary, extraordinary people in their 20s” (31:03), and her words of inspiration for other upcoming journalists: “really remember why you joined in the first place.” (39:23) *I open the show talking about where I’m at relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a bonus, I include a clip of my recent interview with @platformlatino talking about the beginnings of the Immigration MIC Po

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 my experience at PodFest 2020, tell you about the mystery of apartment building 6662, and how I've never felt more alive than when I figured out how to ride an electric scooter. Let's go! 

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 share our experiences, ideas, concerns and whatever we want. Millions of people carry this identity and we all have different complex lives. It's time to pick up the mic and tell our story our way” -- we have a very fun and thought provoking conversation as both activists and podcast hosts/ producers.  Next, Lorena Quiroz-Lewis, Lead Organizer/ Coordinator Mississippi Immigrant Coalition calls in as Mississippi is undergoing historic weather conditions, and talks about the developments on the ground since last summer’s workplace immigration raids, and the impact on the local community. She provides a detailed account of the efforts that went into responding to the r

Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of Immigration MIC! We’re kicking off Episode 101 with Paula Chirinos from the 100th Episode, and it’s the full interview you’ve been waiting for. In this episode Paula talks about: Her experience being a part of the 100th Episode, and how she came to be a part of the event. Being a DACA recipient from Peru, and growing up in New Rochelle unaware of her immigration status until just a few years ago. Her experience working as a writer and facilitator with Herstory Writers Workshop on Long Island, and the influence Erica Duncan has had on her storytelling. How the 2016 Election was a life changing year for her, and her take on the national dialogue since. Her ambitions to work in global marketing, and looking forward to graduating this year and fulfilling her “purpose”. *Also included: a bonus interview with Dina Radeljas (Assistant Professor At Mohawk Community College in Utica, NY) by Jordan Sher, author of “Our Neighbors, Their Voices” – the interview is about

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 moment brings you joy, power, and truth on your own journey in this work. Opening: Hendel Leiva and Mario Murillo, Hofstra Vice Dean of Communications (Podcasting as a Cultural Function Discussion) (10:00) Feature Guest: Homecoming for Eliana Fernández, Lead Organizer, Make The Road New York (24:00) Women In Communications Discussion, with Hofstra Student Paula Chirinos and Driven Society's Co-Founder and CMO Natalia Saavedra (43:45) Grammy award winning artist Daniella Vieira performs "Alien" + interview on her perspectives and initiatives. (56:09) Special Performance: Nobody Else (Remix) Daniella Vieira featuring Hendel Leiva (58:45) "Only Forward"

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 long road to rehabilitation and redemption. Written as a cautionary tale, Hendel warns of the dangers of believing in your own hype — but also sets a blueprint for making the biggest comeback of your life and finding triumph through faith. Prologue Chapter 1 - Pride Comes Before The Fall (1:53) Chapter 2 - The "Death" Of My Career (18:00) Chapter 3 - Losing Everything (54:51) Chapter 4 - Podcasting (God's Miracle) (1:32:22) Chapter 5 - Bad Boy For Life (1:55:20) Epilogue (2:00:13) (A special thank you to my friend and editor - Rocio Vives @pandamunchies_)

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 undocumented students on campus and on the East End of Long Island. She tells personal anecdotes about her family’s immigrant background and makes historical parallels to todays political climate, and doesn’t mince words on the Trump administration’s adverse impact on our nation. In this highly engaging conversation, Dr. Anker discusses current happenings such as the impact of the “public charge” rule, and instances in which colleges can step up to protect their undocumented students. Erica Rojas of the Undocumented Student Alliance then joins us for an important conversation about her motivation in advocating for accessibility in higher education for students. Eri

Tickets available immigrationmic100.eventbrite.comConnect with Rocio @pandamunchies_ and @chica.chats on Instagram!

Long Island (and NYC) register now for the 100th Live Episode celebration at Hofstra University, November 13th -- once the studio is full, we won't have space to let anyone in! Register at immigrationmic100.eventbrite.com. 

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 Eliana Fernandez: activist, mom, #Dreamer, and lead organizer @maketheroadny. Her story, from never having shared her story publicly, to becoming a part of the national immigration dialogue is the inspiration behind the podcast, and we’re excited to bring it to you on this stage. Daniella Vieira, singer/ performer, and DACA recipient featured on the Grammy Award-winning album ‘American Dreamers’ will be joining us for a conversation and performance - making her a two time guest of the podcast, and we’ll also talk about how a Twitter conversation, became a remix, which became an opportunity. Professor Mario A. Murillo, Vice Dean of the Lawrence Herbert School of Commun

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/

Bonus: Jodan Sher, Our Neighbors, Their Voices: True Stories of Immigrant Exodus https://amzn.to/2SRoo7S

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 similarly, she was uncomfortable with immigration conversations because she felt it would bring up her immigration status. 9/11 marked an important moment for her; she felt it became a hopeless situation to find relief for her immigration status or to obtain residency. She talks about her life transitions: getting married at 19, having her first child at 20, and how her three daughters motivate her to push forward. Betzy describes her inner struggles being undocumented in high school, and how after DACA in 2012, she was able to go back to school, and is working towards her associates degree; her way of going after the American Dream. We talk about the 2016 election,

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 overstayed their visa: he talks about the complex legal situation his family found themselves in, and the way he was able to be petitioned for, which eventually led to him qualifying for a green card. He talks about the time period he was undocumented, and tells the story of a social studies teacher he confided in about his status and the US Citizenship pop quiz that gave him support -- and how he messaged her right after he became a citizen. Ron talks about always having a passion for community service and politics, the reason he pursued an associates degree in accounting, and the hard work he and his mom put in cleaning houses to pay for his tuition for h

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 girl at times. Attending a school that specialized in dual language programs, the social worker whose generosity inspired Johana’s current work in mentoring. How moving to a “white” community with different educational systems led to bad influences, and how going to an alternative school, becoming a young mom, and her brother’s deportation led her to her current path. Joining Momentum Alliance (@getyourmomentum) and later on being recruited/ inspired by someone who was “undocumented, unafraid, and unapologetic”, (Johana was denied through the citizenship process through her spouse). Leading efforts in creating a gala fundraiser for undocumented student