The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition hosted its InterNASHional Night Market this weekend, highlighting local restaurants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Nashville’s Plan To Boost Vaccination Rates Aims To Reach Immigrants And Non-English Speakers
Nashville’s new campaign to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among communities of color includes plans for immigrants, refugees and people who don’t consider English their primary language.
Tennessee Domestic Workers Get Organized To Soften Blow Of COVID-19 And Fight For Rights
Six months ago, Karina Hernández was beginning to see her job prospects as a domestic worker disappear. She told WPLN News then that she had been without a job for months. She was having a hard time.
After Weeks Of Hot Spots In Immigrant Communities, Nashville’s Coordinated Response Has Finally Ramped Up
For most of the coronavirus pandemic, Nashville’s biggest hot spot for new cases has been in South Nashville — home to a large international community. But it’s taken city officials weeks to ramp up efforts that connect immigrants and refugees to the resources they need.
Supporters Of Immigrant Rights In Tennessee Aim To Match Opponents’ Energy At The Polls
Listen Immigration has been a big issue in many political races this year. Conservative candidates have frequently promised a border wall and to crack down on undocumented immigrants. Now the other side of the debate is trying to gin up as much enthusiasm for candidates who back their priorities.
Nashville Immigrants Ask What To Expect From Mayor Dean’s Office of New Americans
Nashville mayor Karl Dean allowed immigrants and any Nashvillian to ask questions and make suggestions for his Office New Americans Advisory Council in his office.
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