Nov 21 Community Louisville Immigrants, Refugees Gather For Thanksgiving Potluck The Thanksgiving celebration brought more than a hundred immigrants and refugees together to eat. For many, it was their first Thanksgiving celebration. By Kyeland Jackson Nov 21 Community Louisville Immigrants, Refugees Gather For Thanksgiving Potluck Kyeland Jackson
Jul 28 Community Americana Center Reaches $4 Million Campaign Goal The three-year campaign started in 2015 when Americana faced program cutbacks due to low-funding. Now, the center plans to expand programs and hire more staff. By Kyeland Jackson Jul 28 Community Americana Center Reaches $4 Million Campaign Goal Kyeland Jackson
Feb 27 Politics Supreme Court Ruling Means Immigrants Could Continue To Be Detained Indefinitely The court ruled that immigrants, even those who are permanent legal residents and asylees, have no right to periodic bond hearings, meaning they can be held indefinitely. By Domenico Montanaro, NPR and Richard Gonzales, NPR Feb 27 Politics Supreme Court: Immigrants Don't Have Right To Periodic Bond Hearings Domenico Montanaro, NPR and Richard Gonzales, NPR
Jan 15 Economy Seminar Aims To Attract International Investors To Kentucky A seminar will be held in Louisville this week for immigrants in the business world as well as those with highly sought-out skills to learn more about visa options. By Roxanne Scott Jan 15 Economy Seminar Aims To Attract International Investors To Kentucky Roxanne Scott
Jan 9 Community Kentuckians Among Those Affected By End To TPS For Salvadorans Temporary Protected Status allowed Salvadorans to remain in the U.S. on a temporary basis. The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will end the designation. By Roxanne Scott Jan 9 Community Kentuckians Among Those Affected By End To TPS For Salvadorans Roxanne Scott
Jan 5 Community Experts Say Census Citizenship Question Would Stifle Response The Department Of Justice wants a question about citizenship included in the 2020 Census. But some believe the addition could negatively affect response rates. By Roxanne Scott Jan 5 Community Experts Say Census Citizenship Question Would Stifle Response Roxanne Scott
Oct 7 Community Training Program Helps Louisville Immigrants In Manufacturing Manufacturing Training for English Language Learners is a free training course that aims to help the city’s immigrants pursue careers in manufacturing. By Roxanne Scott Oct 7 Community Training Program Helps Louisville Immigrants In Manufacturing Roxanne Scott
Sep 10 Politics Democrats Look To Trump On DREAM Act After He Puts Expiration Date On DACA Program House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said she had asked Trump to tweet some assurance to the DREAMers protected by DACA and the president did just that. By Geoff Bennett, NPR Sep 10 Politics Democrats Look To Trump On DREAM Act After He Ends DACA Program Geoff Bennett, NPR
Sep 5 Politics End Of DACA Brings Uncertainty To Thousands Of Kentuckians According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 5,848 Kentucky residents had been approved for protections under DACA as of the end of March. By Ryland Barton Sep 5 Politics End Of DACA Brings Uncertainty To Thousands Of Kentuckians Ryland Barton
Sep 1 Community How Citizenship Helps Louisville Immigrants Connect To Home WorldFest was rained out Friday but one part of the festival went on: The swearing in of nearly 200 Kentuckians who now call themselves U.S. citizens. By Roxanne Scott Sep 1 Community How Citizenship Helps Louisville Immigrants Connect To Home Roxanne Scott
Aug 31 Community Louisville Mayor Pushes Back As Trump Hints At ‘Dreamers’ Changes Mayor Greg Fischer has pledged his support for "Dreamers," or DACA recipients, by joining the coalition "We Are With Dreamers." By Roxanne Scott Aug 31 Community Louisville Mayor Pushes Back As Trump Hints At 'Dreamers' Changes Roxanne Scott
Jun 22 Community ‘We Are Louisville’ Aims To Help Immigrants, Refugees Feel At Home Residents gathered Wednesday night to help launch "We Are Louisville," a coalition aiming to show newcomers that Louisville is a welcoming city. By Roxanne Scott Jun 22 Community 'We Are Louisville' Aims To Help Immigrants, Refugees Feel At Home Roxanne Scott
Apr 14 Arts and Culture Louisville’s Haymarket Is A Window Into Immigration Politics Today For many immigrants, working at the Haymarket was their first job upon arriving in the U.S. As such, it was often called Louisville’s “melting pot.” By Ashlie Stevens Apr 14 Arts and Culture Louisville's Haymarket Is A Window Into Immigration Politics Today Ashlie Stevens
Apr 1 Community Group Aims To Help Ease Transition For Louisville’s Immigrants On Friday, about 30 people gathered in a room filled with laptops, coffee and pizza to build a new website for Louisville’s immigrant community. By Roxanne Scott Apr 1 Community Group Aims To Help Ease Transition For Louisville's Immigrants Roxanne Scott
Mar 30 Community Dinner Is Served: How Food Connects This Iraqi Refugee To Home When adjusting to a new culture, comfort food is a way for immigrants and refugees to feel at home. By Roxanne Scott Mar 30 Community Dinner Is Served: How Food Connects This Iraqi Refugee To Home Roxanne Scott