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In this blog, we want to continue our tribute to our fathers for their dedication to providing better opportunities for their families. As daughters of immigrants who grew up in the US, we strongly advocate for immigrants, especially those of color, to have a comprehensive understanding of how racism operates in our country, both historically and currently. We also recognize that our nation still faces significant challenges in addressing racism. In this blog, we aim to provide practical tools and actionable steps that parents and co-conspirators can use to combat racism across different settings, including the family, school, community, and the media. Dr. Awokoya, while she was a graduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park, was introduced to Critical Race Theory (CRT) by her professors, Dr. Marvin Lynn and Dr. Christine Clark. CRT provided her with the foundation to understand and challenge the anti-immigrant sentiment and racism she and her siblings faced in the US ...

Are you aware of the ongoing problem of racism in the United States, particularly as it relates to immigrants?   14% of immigrants in the United States live below the poverty line, compared to 13% of native-born Americans. This means that an immigrant family's income is below the official poverty threshold of $27,500 for a family of four with two children. Immigrants in the United States face higher rates of poverty than native-born Americans, even after controlling for factors such as education and work experience. This is due in part to racism and discrimination, which can make it difficult for immigrants to find good-paying jobs, access housing and healthcare, and participate fully in society. But this is just the beginning of the problem. Immigrants often get stuck at the bottom of the economic ladder, held back by systemic racism and xenophobia. For example, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual earnings of White employed persons were $72,7...

Summary of The End of Title 42 on May 11th, 2023: An Opportunity for America's Future International Solutions: Implement physical barriers and advanced technologies to secure the border and manage immigration. Ensure border structures do not harm border communities or disrupt the environment. Implement advanced biometric systems to accurately identify individuals attempting to cross the border illegally. Collaborate with international partners, specifically El Salvador's president, Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez,  to address the root causes of migration. Building Safe Spaces: Provide transitional housing as a safe space for migrants as they navigate the asylum process. Offer legal support such as assistance with filling out forms and representation in immigration court. Provide English language classes to help migrants better integrate into their new communities. Offer basic medical care to ensure migrants are able to live healthy and productive lives. Voices of Resilience: Priorit...