Immigration

Being Referred to as "Illegal" Traumatized Me and My Family For Years

Jun 15, 2022

Being Referred to as "Illegal" Traumatized Me and My Family For Years

I grew up in Los Angeles blissfully unaware of my undocumented status until I was around 8 years old.

Coming Out Twice: Being Latinx, Undocumented, and Queer

Jun 15, 2022

Coming Out Twice: Being Latinx, Undocumented, and Queer

I'm currently writing a script for a feature film I'm working on and the last line I've written is the quote: "Where there is life, there is also the end of it."

10 Years Later After DACA, I'm Fighting to Thrive

Jun 15, 2022

10 Years Later After DACA, I'm Fighting to Thrive

It's hard to believe that the 10-year anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is now upon us.

What I'm Telling My Son About My DACA Status

Jun 15, 2022

What I'm Telling My Son About My DACA Status

Ten years ago, I was living in Washington DC when the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was first announced on June 15, 2012.

The Reality of Being Black, Undocumented, and Never Qualifying For DACA

Jun 15, 2022

The Reality of Being Black, Undocumented, and Never Qualifying For DACA

For as long as I can remember, migration has been a part of my story.

Letter From the Editor: Revisiting DACA 10 Years Later

Jun 15, 2022

Letter From the Editor: Revisiting DACA 10 Years Later

Every year, thousands of undocumented immigrants migrate to the United States in search of a better life and opportunities they weren't granted in their home countries.

I Met With Vice President Harris, and She Promised to Protect My Undocumented Family

Oct 13, 2021

I Met With Vice President Harris, and She Promised to Protect My Undocumented Family

For my mom, my safety and my future have always felt more valuable than her own.

My DACA Status Was Approved Before a Judge Blocked New Applications — My Father's Wasn't

Jul 26, 2021

My DACA Status Was Approved Before a Judge Blocked New Applications — My Father's Wasn't

Yazmin Bruno-Valdez is an immigrant from Tijuana, Mexico, who migrated to the United States at 3 years old.

This T-Shirt Celebrates So Much More Than July 4 — Here's How Old Navy Is Helping New Citizens Feel Welcome

Jun 22, 2021

This T-Shirt Celebrates So Much More Than July 4 — Here's How Old Navy Is Helping New Citizens Feel Welcome

Old Navy's Flag Tees have been a tradition since the brand was founded in 1994 and released its first Fourth of July T-shirt that same year.

Paid Content For Old Navy

The Stress of Living Undocumented Made This Writer Leave the Country — Here's What She Wants You to Understand

May 26, 2021

The Stress of Living Undocumented Made This Writer Leave the Country — Here's What She Wants You to Understand

"Even when we're not being deported, we struggle.

Updating Your Status: Pranjal Jain on Using Social Media as the Ultimate Tool For Change

May 1, 2021

Updating Your Status: Pranjal Jain on Using Social Media as the Ultimate Tool For Change

As long as you have a voice, you have power.

President Biden's DACA Memo Is a Good First Step, but There's More to Do to Protect Immigrant Families

Jan 27, 2021

President Biden's DACA Memo Is a Good First Step, but There's More to Do to Protect Immigrant Families

For years, I have followed the headlines attempting to keep track of the back-and-forth legal battles the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has faced in the courts.