Migrants Beyond Borders

HERE ARE SOME REASONS WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO TELL IMMIGRANT STORIES:

Counter stereotypes

Telling stories about immigrants can help counter
harmful stereotypes and emphasize our common
humanity.

Provide insight

Stories can provide insight into the bravery, ingenuity, caring, and love of immigrants and refugees

Educate the public

Stories can be a useful tool in educating and
informing the public about the state of the refugee
crisis.

Foster empathy

Stories can foster empathy, which can help
communities remember refugees and seek to help
provide them with relief and safety.

Provide a sense of belonging

For refugees and immigrants who feel compelled to leave their homes, storytelling can provide a sense of home, belonging, and connection in an unfamiliar environment.

Disabled teen to be deported 13 years after adoption: "Unconscionable" Rebekah Hubley is fighting the deportation of her 17-year-old disabled son Jonas after USCIS told him to leave the U.S. by January 2.

Undocumented immigrant turns Ph.D. hopes into reality Lizbeth Sanchez Olivera thanks DACA for giving her a path to follow her dreams.