Tag: immigration
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One Election, Two Voices: An Immigrant
Nadia has struggled hard to get where she is today. It took her a lot of hard work and determination to obtain US citizenship. As an immigrant from France she is part of the cultural diversity USA is known for. These days, however, she is a little worried about the direction the country is taking.…
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Williamsburgh, Brooklyn – A Gentrified Neighbourhood
Brooklyn is one of New York’s five boroughs, and the most popular part of Brooklyn is Williamsburg. This area has gone through a gentrification. Jeff explains why this part of New York has become so popular. Length: 09:19.
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Refugees in McAllen, Texas: Part 1
People have always looked upon USA as a haven for those fleeing from violence and conflicts in hope of a better life. Every year, thousands of people try to cross the border from Mexico to the USA, legally or illegally. These people are often in a desperate situation and in great need of help. Sacred Heart…
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Refugees in McAllen, Texas: Part 3
Deb Boyce tells us the untold story of how ruthless coyotes play with the lives of desperate refugees, who are dropped in the middle of a hostile wasteland in extreme temperatures. They are without water or signals for their cell phones, and unable to call for help in an emergency situation. Because of this, many immigrants…
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The Journalist: Part 2
Rick tells the story of how he took the photograph of the dead body of an immigrant in Brooks County, close to the border of Mexico. You may already have seen the photograph if you watched the film Refugees in McAllen, Texas: Part 3 and heard Deb Boyce talk about the horrendous realities of people…