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Primero de Mayo 2011 en Portland

Primero de Mayo 2011
Marchemo Juntos en Portland

Jeany and Ray's story of immigration

By Mara Davidson, AFSC Iowa Intern, April 5, 2011

Ten years ago on April 28, Jeany and Ray were married in Des Moines, Iowa. Just a few days after the ceremony, Ray stood in line at three in the morning in Omaha, Nebraska to receive his residency. “That was it!” says Jeany, referring to how easy it was to get residency for her husband back then. “You stood in line, filled out the paperwork, and you were done. It’s not like that nowadays.”

An African Immigrant’s Story

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An African Immigrant's Story

By Mara Davidson, AFSC Iowa Intern, April 5, 2011

Today a father and daughter came into AFSC Iowa. For the purposes of this interview, they wished to remain anonymous. Both came from Africa to America as refugees over five years ago.

Rosa's Story of Immigration

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Rosa's Story of Immigration

By Mara Davidson, AFSC Iowa Intern, March 2011

Rosa's situation is different from that of other people here today at AFSC Iowa. She is here for her husband. As a native of Dallas, Rosa is surrounded by family in the United States. Her husband is not. He came from Mexico 14 years ago.

Raul's Story of Immigration

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Raul's story of immigration

By Mara Davidson, AFSC Iowa intern, March 2011

Raul’s story began in Adrian, Michigan picking tomatoes. Raul came to the United States in 1985, seeking what he thinks everyone else was hoping to find: opportunity. He came with the hope of finding a better life, not only for himself but also for his family.

Jennifer Piper Discusses Children and Deportation on KGNU

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Jennifer Piper on Children and Deportation on KGNU

Jennifer Piper, Interfaith Organizing Director for AFSC's Immigrants Rights Program in Denver, and Judith Marquez of Rights for All People, join host Claudia Cragg in discussing "The Children of Deportation" on KGNU radio. The show begins with two young people describing their situation.

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Muslims in America and Islamophobia

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Audio from the Muslims in America and Islamophobia event. The featured speaker is Nihad Awad, co-founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)

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Crossing the border should not be a capital offense

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March 2011 interview

Rev. Liana Rowe explains the relationship between border enforcement, interior enforcement, and detention, all of which have subjected unauthorized migrants to harsh treatment and destroyed families.

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Eyewitness Afghanistan: Kathy Kelly

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Kathy Kelly 90 minutes

Back from her third trip to the region last year, Kathy talks about resistance, solidarity, Afghan desires for non-military solutions and the role of the US peace movement.

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Windows and Mirrors Meet the Artists

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Windows and Mirrors artists reflect on their submissions

This event was recorded on November 5, 2010 at the Windows and Mirrors exhibit in Philadelphia. It was a two part event that featured Philadelphia area artists whose work is featured in the exhibit talking about their submissions. The second half featured poets and members of the Warrior Writers Project.

This recording is from the first half of the event.

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