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Good News for Immigrant Families: Provisional Waiver Expanded to More People

Today, we are pleased to announce good news. As immigration rights advocates, we are continuing to chip away at the inhumane, unconscionable rules that have forced thousands of families to separate against their will, making mothers or fathers live in different countries from their spouses and children for up to 10 years. Over our nearly …

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“Our Americas: Mother Earth”: A Documentary Exploring Unity in the Western Hemisphere

PRIVATE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING – “OUR AMERICAS: MOTHER EARTH” Second Film in Series Explores Cultural Connections to Environment in North & South America   DALLAS, TX/USA – July 28, 2014 – On Thursday August 4 the Mexico Institute will host a screening of locally-produced documentary, “Our Americas: Mother Earth.” The message of the documentary is both …

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Documentary About Uniting the Americas: “The Roads That Bind”

In these trying times, divisions among people – based on race, religion, nationality and political affiliation – are leading us to feel disconnected and even hostile towards one another. Terrorism, shootings and a resurgence of racism can all be traced back to humanity’s fragmentation into groups that compete with one another for territory, resources and …

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“Roads That Bind”: A Documentary Empowering Relations Between American Nations

PRIVATE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING – “OUR AMERICAS: ROADS THAT BIND” Dallas Locals Wrote, Produced & Directed Film Uncovering Untold Histories of Americas DALLAS, TX/USA – July 8, 2014 – On Thursday July 14 the Mexico Institute will host a pre-screening of locally-produced documentary, “Our Americas: Roads That Bind.” This film showcases the storytelling talents of local …

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Fourth of July: Celebrating a Nation that Welcomes Immigrants

When you watch the fireworks on the Fourth of July, what are you celebrating? Most of us would say that we are celebrating our nation’s independence. But have you ever thought much about our founding fathers and their vision of this country? As it turns out, things were much different back then. Our founding fathers, …

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Welcome to Texas: The Benefits Immigrants Bring to Our State

As a Texan, I often hear complaints about our country’s immigration policy. Our state is among the most popular entry points into the US, and immigrants exert a profound influence upon our region. Given the human tendency to resist change and to feel less comfortable around the unfamiliar, it’s no surprise that there is resistance …

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Cubans in the US: Current Status and Resources for Refugees

As relations between the United States and Cuba continue to normalize, many Cubans are afraid that they will lose their special migration status, sparking a huge increase in the numbers of Cubans who are trying to get to the United States. Last week, 238 Cubans flew from Panama to Juarez, Mexico, ultimately making their way …

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Asian/Pacific Heritage Month: Honoring the Past & Requesting Inclusion in the Present

Did you know that Asian Americans now make up the largest group of new immigrants each year?  Most people don’t realize that, since 2010, immigrants from Asia (with most coming from China and India) outnumber those from Central or South America by nearly 50%. Despite this reality, immigration reform debates rarely include Asian American perspectives …

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