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Is Superman an immigrant? How the Man of Steel became political

Superman has had a connection to immigrants from the beginning. The superhero’s creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, were both the children of Jewish immigrants to the United States, from Lithuania ... read more

Program at Kennett Library helps immigrants achieve the American Dream

In the shadow of ICE raids, the Adult Literacy program at Kennett Library has become a beacon of light. The program has been helping residents for decades and, in the last 20 years, it expanded to ... read more

Immigrants can learn about their rights at Wheeling library

Immigrants can learn about their rights, state protection for immigrants and the recent changes in immigration law in an upcoming program at the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling. The “Know ... read more

A law from the era of Red Scares is supercharging Trump administration’s power over immigrants and noncitizens

A 1952 law that President Harry S. Truman opposed, calling it a step backward, now underpins many actions by the Trump administration against noncitizens in the US. read more

How Lady Liberty became a beacon for immigrants

At the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., stands a 46-inch-tall model of an American icon – the Statue of Liberty – whose origin story may surprise you. “When this idea began, it was ... read more

Rangeley library program explores immigration and fiddling connection

Rangeley Public Library will present "The Connections Between the Fiddling Traditions of Ireland, Scotland an Appalachia", an immigration story by Andrew Finn Magill. read more

How local bookstores are helping immigrants amid ICE fears

From fundraisers and workshops, to direct grocery deliveries, many local nonprofit bookstores have stepped up to help people in need. read more

Immigration advocates bring 'Immigration 101' to Rolling Hills Library

The Rolling Hills Library hosted an "Immigration 101" presentation this weekend, featuring Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR), a Kansas City-based organization dedicated to suppo ... read more

California legislators propose bipartisan immigration principles amid federal tension

The initiative is the latest effort by California lawmakers to move the needle on the federal policy of mass deportations. Last week, a coalition of Democrats asked legislative leadership to ... read more

NAIC to put on June 25 community discussion at Columbus Library

Columbus' New African Immigrant Commission (NAIC) will host its first Calabash Forum on June 25 at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The forum aims to address barriers to mental and behavioral ... read more